www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/10/28/ciprian-stefan-replic

Ciprian Ștefan, director of Muzeul ASTRA, responds to Csilla Kató's suspension from Astra Film Festival, citing internal management issues and financial support from the museum. He emphasizes the need for better organization to prevent staff burnout and highlights the festival's reliance on public funding. Despite the festival's challenges, he points out that the museum provides significant resources, including salaries for 18 employees and operational costs exceeding 1.7 million lei. He also notes the instability in staffing, with more departures than hires, indicating management problems. Štefan calls for greater involvement from the Astra Film department in year-round cultural activities, contrasting it with other museum teams that successfully organize events throughout the year.