Cyprus participates in the 2026 Cannes Film Festival market

Cyprus is participating in the Marché du Film at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, held from May 12 to 21. The country maintains a joint pavilion with Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou attended the event to promote Cypriot films, local creators, and the island as a destination for international film productions. The ministry presented various funding programs, ongoing film projects, and local international festivals to industry professionals. The short film 'Free Eliza' by Alexandra Matthaiou was selected for the Quinzaine des Cinéastes program. Additionally, Matthaiou's upcoming debut feature film, 'Shibboleth', is being promoted as part of the official agenda. This initiative aims to foster co-productions and increase the international visibility of the Cypriot film industry.