Two Romanian Films Win Transilvania HBO Award
Originally published Jun 21, 2026
By Postcardjunky · Variety
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Key points
- Two Romanian films won the inaugural Transilvania HBO Award at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival.
- The winning films are part of the festival's Works in Progress program.
- Each project received a €30,000 ($34,400) grant to support further development.
- The award highlights emerging talent in Romanian cinema.
- The prize aims to increase the international visibility of the selected films.
Cristi Iftime’s 'The Fear’s Artist' and Marius Olteanu’s 'We Won’t Get Old Together' were honored at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival’s industry awards. Both films, part of the Works in Progress program, received the inaugural Transilvania HBO Award. The prize includes a €30,000 ($34,400) grant to support their development. The award recognizes emerging Romanian talent in the film industry and aims to boost the international profile of the selected projects. This marks a significant milestone for both filmmakers as they advance their creative work.
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