CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL "Golden Aphrodite Awards"
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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 16, 2026
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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
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- Documented history with archived programs
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