cyprus fashion film festival
Ceti Locale Venue - 1st of june 2024
about CFFF
The Cyprus Fashion Film Festival is the most important film festival for fashion filmmakers and enthusiasts in Cyprus.
Our purpose is to celebrate the art of fashion films, the joy of fashion and the passion for filmmaking. We bring the world of fashion films to the big screen, complemented by live fashion shows, photography exhibition, creative collaborations and workshops.
Interested to take part?
We value your work and promote your fashion film all over the year on our social media with a rapidly growing number of followers. We give you space on our platform for background information regarding your film, your brand and your regular news.
You and your team members are welcome to join the glamorous Red Carpet Event and award ceremony taking place at Ceti Locale in Limassol on the 1st of May 2024.
After the festival, we’re inviting you to join our podcast. We want to hear directly from you – the talented artists behind the films. Share your insights, inspirations, challenges, and untold stories that brought your cinematic visions to life on our esteemed stage.
Cyprus Fashion Film Festival proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world’s #1 way to enter film festivals and creative contests.
Awards & Prizes
Best Fashion Film
Best Fashion Film (Audience’s Award)
Best Cypriot Production Fashion Film
Best Cypriot Production Fashion Film (Audience’s Award)
Best Foreign Production Fashion Film
Best Foreign Production Fashion Film (Audience’s Award)
Best Fashion Photograph
Best Fashion Photograph (Audience’s Award)
Best Fashion Brand
Best Costume Designer
Best Stylist
Best Hair Stylist
Best Makeup artist
Best Female Model
Best Male Model
Best Director
Best Screenwriter
Best Cinematographer
Best Editor
Best Production Designer
Some awards might change or be added after the submission period is over.
The 2024 CFFF trophies are going to be exquisitely crafted by the talented hands of a selected artist, adding an extra touch of artistry to each coveted award.
Cult Awards
The Cult Awards are the pinnacle of recognition at our festivals, celebrate outstanding contributions in the arts, honoring visionaries who push creative boundaries. These coveted awards recognize those who leave a lasting impact on our cultural landscape.
While acknowledging the subjective nature of art, we unite as a community to inspire and uplift each other. Our festivals go beyond awards, fostering a network where art, music, dance, fashion, and film enthusiasts connect, collaborate, and support one another.
In addition to acknowledging excellence, the Cult Awards stand out by featuring unique trophies designed by different artists each year. This adds an extra layer of excitement and ensures that each award is a distinct work of art.
Join our festivals to experience a dynamic space where creativity thrives, and together, let’s shape a brighter future for art and expression.
What we consider a Fashion Film:
A fashion film, also known as a style-based film, highlights fashion as its core theme. These films showcase curated visual sequences, emphasizing clothing and design as a primary form of artistic expression.
The narratives can revolve around specific styles, designers, or the exploration of fashion as a means of personal or cultural expression.
Fashion films integrate elements of fashion, music, and visual storytelling to create a unique cinematic experience, serving as a captivating medium to celebrate and explore the visual and cultural dimensions of the fashion world.
Judging criteria for Fashion Films:
– Directing
– Screenwriting
– Cinematography
– Editing
– Production Design
– Costume Design
– Styling
– Hair
– Make-up
– Model Presence
– Music
– Creativity
– Originality
– Emotion
What We Consider a Fashion Photograph:
A fashion photograph, often regarded as a visual ode to style, places fashion at the forefront of its artistic composition. These images are carefully crafted visual narratives that center around clothing and design, serving as a powerful means of conveying aesthetic expression.
The narratives within fashion photographs may orbit specific styles, designers, or delve into the profound exploration of fashion as a conduit for individual or cultural identity.
Fashion photographs harmoniously blend elements of fashion, photography, and storytelling to compose a distinct visual experience. They stand as captivating snapshots that both celebrate and delve into the multifaceted dimensions of the fashion realm, capturing fleeting moments that encapsulate the essence of style and culture.
Judging criteria for Fashion Photography:
– Composition
– Photographic Technique
– Visual Storytelling
– Theme
– Aesthetics
– Impact
– Model’s Performance
– Production Design
– Styling
– Hair
– Makeup
– Representation of Fashion
– Creativity
– Originality
– Emotion
Rules & Terms:
IMPORTANT: To be eligible for an award, it is imperative to include the names of the crew and cast who will be nominated in the production credits section of the submission form. For instance, to be considered for the Best Cinematography award, you must clearly specify the individual or team responsible for the cinematography of the music video. Failure to provide this information will render the submission ineligible for an award or nomination in the respective category. Ensure thorough and accurate credits to maximize your eligibility for recognition in the Cyprus Fashion Film Festival.
FASHION FILMS OR PHOTOGRAPHS THAT ARE SUBMITTED MUST BE THE ENTRANT’S ORIGINAL WORK AND SHALL NOT INFRINGE ON ANY COPYRIGHTS OR ANY OTHER RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTIES. CONTESTANTS AGREE THAT THEY HAVE OBTAINED ALL REQUIRED COPYRIGHT PERMISSIONS REGARDING MUSIC, SOUND & IMAGES. ETC PRESENTED IN THEIR WORK.
1) No premiere restriction of a music video at the Cyprus Fashion Film Festival.
2) If there is dialogue in fashion films, English subtitles are required.
3) Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted.
4) Fashion films can be of any length and any year.
5) The festival is open to submissions for people from anywhere in the world.
6) The decision of the festival selection committee will be final.
7) No fee waiver. All entry fees are non-refundable.
8) The excerpts from fashion films and photographs sent for Cyprus Fashion Film Festival can be shown on the TV / Local Network / Radio / Internet etc. for Promotional / Publicity.
9) Selection does not guarantee the fashion film’s screening at the evening event in Limassol.
10) All fashion films submitted will be reviewed, nominated and scored by the jury. Based on these scores the winners will be selected.
11) The final selection will be announced on the notification date.
12) Fashion Films that are submitted must be the entrant’s original work and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third Parties. Contestants agree that they have obtained all required copyright permissions regarding music, sound & images. etc presented in their work.
13) All participants warrant that their fashion films do not violate applicable laws.
14) Cyprus Fashion Film Festival organizers reserve rights to change, cancel or re-schedule the dates, venue, awards & categories, rules & terms, without consent or information to contestants.
15) The organizers reserve the right not to award any or all of the prizes.
16) Each official selection comes with two free tickets to the festival.
17) Cyprus Fashion Film Festival is open to amateur or professional photographers (Entrant) who are 18 years of age or older, or minors who have parental consent to enter.
18) Submissions are collected on FilmFreeway exclusively.
19) Digital images must be in JPG format and are recommended to be at least 3600 pixels on the long side and be saved at 300 dpi.
20) Photographs may be in color or black and white.
21) The person submitting the Entry must be the creator or part of the team who has the rights of the Entry and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third Parties. Contestants agree that they have obtained all required copyright permissions regarding the images.
22) You may enter any number of entries.
23) By entering the CFFF, the Entrant represents, acknowledges and warrants that they have full power and authority to enter the photograph and that the photograph does not infringe any copyright or violate any other intellectual property rights.
24) The Entrant agrees to indemnify the CFFF from any and all third-party claims arising from the use of the photograph. It is the entrant’s responsibility to ensure that they have permission to submit images inclusive of all elements and persons in the image. Eg. Branding, Styling, Art direction, artists’ permission, or any other material that would require a license or connection to a third party.
25) Photographs and Fashion Films that include sculptures, statues, paintings, and other works of art will be accepted as long as they do not constitute copyright infringement or fraud, provided that Entrants must be prepared to provide a release form at CFFF’s sole discretion.
26) Entries must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age.
27) By submitting an Entry, you understand that if your Entry/’s is deemed to be a winner, it will be posted and distributed in various public media for CFFF’s publications and events.
28) CFFF will be responsible for exhibition display costs. If sales opportunities are available at the festival, a 50% commission on all sales will go to CFFF after the exhibition expenses.
Failure to adhere to these rules and terms will result in disqualification and forfeiture of entry fee.
