International Short Film Festival of Cyprus
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The International Short Film Festival of Cyprus (ISFFC) is the official short film competition festival in Cyprus, held at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol and organized by the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Culture with the Rialto Theatre. It is notable for its international reach, its role as a European Film Academy partner festival since 2019, and its focus on showcasing and supporting short films from Cyprus and around the world. The festival presents fiction, documentary, experimental, student, and animation shorts, and it has become an important meeting point for filmmakers and audiences in the European short-film circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 16 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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