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One of the most exciting weeks for film lovers in Cyprus comes to an end, with the 14^th International Short Film Festival of Cyprus all set for its closing ceremony and this year’s highly anticipated awards.

The hugely successful programme of screenings, events, and networking opportunities wraps up on Friday, October 18th. The final slot of screenings starts at 8 p.m. at Rialto Theatre, followed by the awards ceremony and a closing party in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Culture, who will award the 1^st prize of the Festival.

The jury will present awards in both the International and National Competition.

International Competition Section

1st Prize for Best Short Film

2nd Prize for Best Short Film

Best Director Award

Best Documentary Award

National Competition Section

1st Prize for Best Cypriot Short Film

2nd Prize for Best Cypriot Short Film

Best Director Award “Dinos Katsourides”

Best Cinematography Award

Best Performance Award

and up to 3 Honorary Distinctions in each Section.

Also, the Best Music Video Award will be presented by the Student Jury of the Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts (CUT).

Date: Friday, October 18th, 2024


Time: 8:00 p.m., followed by awards and closing party


Location: Rialto Theatre (for screenings), Heroes Square (for the party)

Screenings are suitable for 18+.

All films are screened in their original language with English and Greek subtitles.

For more information about the festival and the programme of screenings on our website, visit www.isffc.com.cy and its social media pages.

The festival is co-organised by the Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture, and the Rialto Theatre.

For the press release in turkish press here. 

(EK)