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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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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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With a dynamic programme of inspiring masterclasses, creative filmmaking workshops, the National Short Film Competition, and a carefully curated selection of high-quality international film screenings, the Children and Youth Section of the International Festival Cyprus Film Days 2026 returns, inviting children, teenagers and young people to discover the magic of cinema not only as audiences, but also as creators. From 17 to 25 April, on the big screens of Rialto Theatre in Limassol and K Cineplex Prime in Nicosia, young cinephiles will have the opportunity to explore the world of cinema through carefully selected international films that have been distinguished at major festivals, as well as through hands-on activities and workshops that bring participants into direct contact with the filmmaking process. Under the artistic direction of filmmaker, screenwriter and producer Athina Xenidou, the programme focuses on creative expression, collaboration and the power of personal voice through audiovisual media. At the heart of this year’s programme are four creative workshops and masterclasses, offering participants insight into different aspects of filmmaking, from screenwritin...

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From 17 to 25 April, the Cyprus Film Days International Festival returns for its 24th edition, once again transforming the halls of Rialto Theatre in Limassol and Zena Palace Cinema in Nicosia into vibrant meeting points for filmmakers, stories and cinematic experiences from around the world. With a consistent focus on showcasing contemporary cinematic voices and fostering a dynamic dialogue between audiences and international cinema, this year’s festival presents a diverse programme that brings together bold storytelling, intimate narratives and distinctive artistic visions. At the heart of the programme lies the Glocal Images International Competition, a section dedicated to filmmakers from diverse geographical and cultural contexts who explore questions of identity, social transformation and human relationships through distinctive cinematic languages. The films in this section have premiered at major international festivals and represent some of the most compelling examples o...