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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 request accreditations: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS With an aim to provide educational and networking opportunities for film professionals, Dot.on.the.Map Ιndustry Days presents CI...

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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 ...

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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 of contemporary independent cinema. The coming-of-age drama “Nino” by Pauline Loquès follows a young man in Paris during the three days leading up to a pivotal moment in his life. Before it arrives,...

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The 24th Cyprus Film Days International Festival presents this year’s International Jury, composed of distinguished figures from the international film community.  Filmmakers, producers, curators and industry professionals with long and meaningful careers in cinema will bring together their knowledge and perspectives, contributing diverse creative and professional viewpoints to the festival’s 12 competition titles The President of the International Jury is Matthijs Wouter Knol (Netherlands), CEO and Director of the European Film Academy since 2021. Previously, and for more than twelve years, he was part of the core team of the Berlinale, first as Head of Programme of Berlinale Talents and later as Director of the European Film Market. The other members of the International Jury are: Melanie Blocksdorf (Germany), a Berlin-based producer since 2015, specialising in the production and co-production of international fiction and documentary feature films. Her filmography i...