A magnificent celebration of cinematic art, storytelling, and the passion for filmmaking in the open air, under the stars of the Mediterranean coast in Limassol
Festival Name: The Cyprus Film Festival
Organizing Body: Cult Experiences & Starlit Screens
Location: Limassol, Cyprus
Dates: September 10-12, 2027
Edition: 4th Edition
About the Festival: The Cyprus Film Festival is a three-day event featuring a red carpet, networking opportunities, live panels, workshops, and open-air screenings. Beyond showcasing films, the festival supports filmmakers through its rapidly growing online community, providing a platform to highlight creative teams and project details. It is organized by Cult Experiences and Starlit Screens.
Awards & Prizes: Best Feature Film / Best Short Film / Best Feature & Short Documentary / Best Directing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Editing, Lead & Supporting Acting / Technical & Specialized Awards: Best Sound Design, Production Design, Original Score, Ensemble Cast, Experimental Film, Animated Film, First-Time Filmmaker, and AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Filmmaking / Audience Awards (Prizes include custom-made trophies or certificates, alongside post-festival special screenings and networking opportunities in Cyprus).
Accepted Genres: Fiction, animation, experimental, and documentary short & feature films.
Runtime Guidelines: No specific time limits mentioned.
Completion Year: Films must have been produced within the last two years.
Language & Subtitles: Non-English films require English subtitles.
Submission Deadline: April 8, 2027.
Submission Fee: No fee waivers; all entry fees are non-refundable.
Additional Information: Including the precise names of nominated crew and cast members in the submission form is mandatory to be eligible for awards / No premiere restrictions / Multiple entries accepted / Each official selection receives two free festival tickets.
