Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF) is presented by Association "Film XXI" . It is the only international feature film festival in Romania. Association "Film XXI" was founded in 2001 and wants to promote young filmmakers, organize a feature film festival, help distribution and promotion of the European cinema, organize seminars and conferences about film production and distribution, educate young generation's taste for good cinema. TIFF has as its main objective the promotion of cinematographic art by presenting some of the most innovative and spectacular films of the moment that feature both originality and independence of expression, that reflect unusual cinematic language forms or focus on current trends in youth culture. It is meant to be an annual event. - ORGANIZERS - • Tudor Giurgiu  @ • MIHAI CHIRILOV   @ • RIK VERMEULEN @ Festival Director Born in Cluj, Tudor is one of the most talented filmmakers of the young generation. His short films were presented and awarded at festivals like Sao Paulo, Dakino, Rotterdam, Bilbao, Berlin. Appreciated music video and commercial director, his videos were awarded as best of 97, 99, 2000. Creative Director for Atomic TV, 1st local music TV channel (1998-1999). Selection Director Mihai is a well-known film critic both locally and abroad. Former executive editor for the "Pro Cinema" magazine. His reviews might be read in "Dilema" or "Observator Cultural". Member of the FIPRESCI jury of the Hong Kong Festival (2000) and curator of the British Film Festival (1999-2001). Program Coordinator Rik is working since 1997 with Rotterdam Film Festival, one of the most important European Festivals. He's working for the Industry Office dealing with producers, sales agents and filmmakers attending Fest