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Announcing the feature length fiction film projects to pitch at this year’s Dot.on.the.Map Meeting Point Co-production Forum

Dot.on.the.Map Ιndustry Days, the co-production, training and networking platform for film industry professionals of the 24th Cyprus Film Days IF, will hold its 7th edition in Limassol, Cyprus (23 – 25 April, 2026), and announces the ten selected projects to pitch in its co-production forum, Dot.on.the.Map Meeting Point. Ten teams of producers – directors with projects originating from countries of the Mediterranean region will pitch their new feature length fiction film projects to representatives of the international film industry. Following group works and individual meetings, the filmmakers will take steps towards forming future artistic and financial collaborations with other filmmakers, international producers, financiers, sales agents, broadcasters, distributors, festival and film fund representatives. Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days provides an excellent opportunity to network with industry professionals from across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa and to explore co-production and distribution opportunities, discuss new projects in development, and pursue cross-border collaborations. The following projects have been selected for the year 2026 (in alphabetical o...

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Coming-of-age stories and acts of courage at Cyprus Film Days for Children and Youth

Carefully curated international films once again form the core of the Children and Youth Section of the 24th International Festival Cyprus Film Days 2026, bringing to the big screen stories that resonate directly with the experiences, concerns and aspirations of the younger generation. From 18 to 24 April, in Nicosia and Limassol, audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy a strong selection of feature and short films from around the world, with free admission. This year’s programme focuses on the power of personal voice and collective expression, highlighting the courage of young people to define their own identity in a world full of expectations and challenges. Through coming-of-age stories, friendship and self-discovery, the protagonists are called to navigate between their dreams and social pressures, reminding us that perseverance, solidarity and self-belief can transform both the individual and the community. Screenings take place with free admission at Rialto Theatre...

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Strong momentum for Cyprus Film Days Youth Short Film Competition – Deadline extended to 6 April

The National Short Film Competition for Children and Youth, part of the Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2026, continues to receive a particularly warm response from students and young creators across Cyprus. Dozens of submissions have already been received, confirming the growing momentum the competition has gained in recent years and the enthusiasm with which the younger generation is embracing filmmaking. Students and young people from across the island are using the power of image and storytelling to express their thoughts, share their concerns, and present their own “brave stories of everyday life”. This year’s theme creates space for stories that highlight the power of expression, action and identity, shedding light on both small and significant acts of courage that shape everyday life. The strong response recorded so far has led to an extension of the submission deadline until 6 April 2026, allowing more time for additional entries to be completed and submitted. The competition is open to upper primary, lower secondary and upper secondary school students, as well as young people up to the age of 24, who may participate individually or in groups by creatin...

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The 7th edition of DOT.ON.THE.MAP INDUSTRY DAYS announces PROGRAMME OF EVENTS -exclusively for accredited film industry professionals

Dot.on.the.Map Ιndustry Days, the co-production, training and networking platform for film industry professionals of the 24th Cyprus Film Days IF, will hold its 7th edition in Limassol, Cyprus (23 – 25 April, 2026). Τhe CFD IF is an institutional event of the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Culture, organised by the Department of Contemporary Culture and the Rialto Theatre. During the 3-day event, producers, directors and screenwriters from the Mediterranean region, will pitch their feature length fiction film projects to members of the international film industry, in Cyprus. Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days provides an excellent opportunity to network with industry professionals from across Europe, and the MENA region, to explore co-production and distribution opportunities, to discuss new projects in development, and pursue cross border collaborations. For the accreditation benefits and requests, please visit: https://www.cyprusfilmdays.com/industry/dot-accreditations Deadline to req...

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Announcing the feature length fiction film projects to pitch at this year’s Dot.on.the.Map Meeting Point Co-production Forum

Coming-of-age stories and acts of courage at Cyprus Film Days for Children and Youth

Strong momentum for Cyprus Film Days Youth Short Film Competition – Deadline extended to 6 April

The 7th edition of DOT.ON.THE.MAP INDUSTRY DAYS announces PROGRAMME OF EVENTS -exclusively for accredited film industry professionals

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