lemesos international documentary festival
Limassol, Cyprus
94
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
Paphos International Film Festival
Paphos, Cyprus · Est. 2015 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Paphos, Cyprus
44
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
The Paphos International Film Festival (PIFF) is an annual open-air festival in Paphos, Cyprus, held at the Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre. It is notable for its free public screenings, original-language presentations with English subtitles, and its focus on supporting independent short fiction and documentary films from Cyprus and around the world.[2][3][6]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2015
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Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
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