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The great German actor Udo Kier has passed away, one of the most distinctive and enigmatic figures of European and American cinema. With a career spanning more than two hundred films and collaborations with creators such as Lars von Trier, Werner Herzog, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and Gus Van Sant, Kier left his mark on arthouse cinema for decades, embodying dark, eccentric, yet always unforgettable characters. Udo Kier served as President of the International Jury of the Cyprus Film Days – International Festival in 2019, lending prestige and international visibility to the event. On that occasion, he was also honoured with the Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award. His collaboration with the festival and his presence in Limassol left a small but essential legacy: a reminder that good cinema knows no borders, and that the personality of a great artist can illuminate even the smallest of stages. The International Film Festival Cinema Days bids him farewell with gratitude. His memory and his work will continue to inspire creators and audiences around the world. ...

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Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2026 announces the appointment of director and producer Petros Charalambous as Artistic Director of the upcoming edition, in which he will serve alongside director Argyro Nicolaou, jointly leading the festival’s artistic direction. Artistic Directors Argyro Nicolaou and Petros Charalambous are committed to upholding the festival’s high standards while expanding its horizons through fresh challenges and new collaborations. Together, they will curate a programme of premiere screenings of films by both acclaimed and emerging film directors from Cyprus and around the world—films that explore contemporary social, political, and artistic issues with empathy, daring storytelling, and a critical, unconventional lens. The festival also aspires to be a space for creative encounters, amidst an atmosphere of discovery, social awareness, and open dialogue. On this occasion, the festival extends its heartfelt thanks to film director Marios Lizides, who ...

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The Deputy Ministry of Culture of Cyprus and the Rialto Theatre launch a call for submissions of feature films in the two Competition Sections of “Cyprus Film Days”, the official international film festival of Cyprus. The Festival aims to broaden its horizons beyond the geographical boundaries of Cyprus, as well as to attract international film industry professionals and audiences, thereby turning Cyprus into a meeting hub for the three neighbouring continents. The 24th edition of Cyprus Film Days IFF will take place between 17 and 25 April 2026, both in Nicosia and Limassol. The feature films to be submitted must be 2024 or 2025 or 2026 productions. You may submit your film via www.filmfreeway.com/cyprusfilmdays until 15/12/2025. COMPETITION SECTIONS Α. “GLOCAL IMAGES” INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION SECTION:  The Glocal Images International Competition Section accepts films that highlight the nuances of local cultures while exploring, in innovative ways, themes of global relevance. An independent International Jury will award the following prizes: Best Film Award: accompanied by the amount of €6,000, paid in half (ex aequo) to the Producer (€3,000) and...

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Following the great success of last year’s event, the Short Film Competition, for children and youth, returns this year with the aim of achieving an even greater number of participations and even more creative and high-quality films. The competition is held with the approval of the Ministry of Education and Culture Sports and Youth, as part of the 23rd Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2025, co-organized by the Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture and the Rialto Theatre. The festival will take place from April 4 to April 13 2025, in Nicosia and Limassol. The Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture has been monitoring the festival and its various programs since its inception, certifying their high quality and their importance for the perceptual, cognitive, and aesthetic maturation of young audiences. We thank our Main Sponsors: K Cineplex, JOEY Banking app (for children and teens aged 9-17).  We also...

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The call for projects for the 6th edition of Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days is now closed. All applicants will be notified by March 4th, 2025.

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The good news: our deadline has been extended to January 15, 2025, so you can use the extra bit of time to send us your films!

We warmly wish you a Happy New Year filled with inspiration and creativity!

The Cyprus Film Days International Film Festival is back on April 4-12, 2025.

Submit: filmfreeway.com/cyprusfilmdays

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23rd CYPRUS FILM DAYSInternational Festival4-12 April 2025CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS The Deputy Ministry of Culture of Cyprus and the Rialto Theatre launch a call for submissions of feature films in the two Competition Sections of “Cyprus Film Days”, the official international film festival of Cyprus. The Festival aims at broadening its horizons beyond the geographical boundaries of Cyprus, as well as at attracting international film industry professionals and audiences, thus turning Cyprus into a meeting hub for the three neighbouring continents. The 23rd edition of Cyprus Film Days IFF will take place between 4-12 April 2025 both in Nicosia and Limassol.The feature films to be submitted must be 2023 or 2024 or 2025 productions. You may submit your film via www.filmfreeway.com/cyprusfilmdays until 31/12/2024. COMPETITION SECTIONSΑ. “GLOCAL IMAGES” INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION SECTION:Glocal Images International Competition Section accepts films that showcase the “colours” of a local culture while highlighting, in an innovative way, issues that concern the global public opinion. An independent International Jury will award the following prizes: Best Film Award: a...

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The International Jury for the 22nd edition of Cyprus Film Days 2024 is made up of five highly acclaimed, outstanding personalities of the film industry.  This year’s Jury is presided over by Slovak film producer Katarina Tomkova, and includes Berlin-based Turkish Cypriot Director of Photography Emre Erkmen, French film critic Sandra Onana, Greek director and writer Asimina Proedrou and Berlin-based Palestinian filmmaker Juna Suleiman. The members of the International Jury will be in Cyprus for the duration of the Festival and will select the winners in all categories among eleven films participating in the Glocal Images International Competition Section and in the Cypriot Films Competition Section. At the same time, the audience will have the opportunity to enjoy selected work by the Jury members on the big screen.  The list of winners will be announced on Saturday 20 April at Rialto Theatre during the Closing and Awards Ceremony....