International Short Film Festival of Cyprus

About

The International Short Film Festival of Cyprus is the official competition festival for short films in Cyprus. The Festival was set up by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and Rialto Theatre in 2000. Initially, it involved only a national competition section, but, since 2011 it expanded into an international competition.

The ISFFC's main objective is the promotion of cinematographic art through a diverse showcase of the best short films from Cyprus and across the globe. It awards the work of talented filmmakers who successfully use creative cinematic language forms and effectively tell a story in a short film.

The primary focus of the annual, seven day festival in Limassol, is its International and National Competition. Each year, fictional, animated shorts and documentaries up to a maximum of 25 minutes compete for the festival’s generous awards and prizes. 

Awards

• 1st Prize for Best Short Film: 4000 Euro
• Best Director Award: 2500 Euro
• 2nd Prize for Best Short Film: 1500 Euro
• 1st Prize for Best National Film: 4000 Euro
• 2nd Prize for Best National Film: 2500 Euro
• Best Documentary Award: 3000 Euro
• Student Jury Award for Best Music Video 500 Euro

The Jury may give up to 3 Special Mentions for the International Competition Section. 

The financial awards will be granted to the Director.

Rules

• All films in Competition should be Cyprus Premieres.
• Fiction, documentary, experimental, student and animation short films are eligible for participating in the festival's competition.
• Films must not exceed 25 minutes in length.
• Films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles.

Screening Media Type: DCP, Quick Time: 720p - 1080p / H264, MPEG - 4: 720p - 1080p

Premiere Requirements

National premiere required.