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Tier AScreenings
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CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL "Golden Aphrodite Awards"
Nicosia, Cyprus · Est. 2005 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Nicosia, Cyprus
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 21 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Cyprus International Film Festival “Golden Aphrodite” (CYIFF) is a long-running international festival based in Nicosia and founded in 2006. It is notable as Cyprus’s first international competitive film festival and is dedicated to independent emerging filmmakers, with programming that includes feature films, short films, animation, documentaries, mobile films, video art, and other cross-disciplinary works; it also uses the Golden Aphrodite Awards to highlight first-feature competition and international talent.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 21 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2005
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