cyprus music video festival youth 25
Your Music Video deserves to be seen.
Youth tech fest - The Warehouse by ITQuarter - 01/02/2-25
about cmvf youth
The Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth is the most important platform for young music video creators and enthusiasts in Cyprus, dedicated to showcasing the talents of filmmakers under 24.
Our mission is to celebrate the vibrant art of music video production among the next generation of creators. We bring the best youth-made music videos to the big screen, offering a unique space for young talents to share their work with peers and industry professionals.
The festival is part of Youth Tech Fest, and Cult Experiences Festival which empowers young musicians, filmmakers, dancers, actors, and artists to amplify their voice and build their careers in the arts.
Interested to take part?
We value your work and promote your music video 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 music, your videos and your regular news.
You and your team members are welcome to join the screening and award ceremony taking place in Limassol at Youth tech fest – The Warehouse by ITQuarter on the 2nd of February 2025.
Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world’s #1 way to enter film festivals and creative contests.
Awards & Prizes
Best Music Video Youth
Best Music Video Youth (Audience Award)
Best Cypriot Production Youth Music Video
Best Foreign Production Youth Music Video
Best “Music Video” Youth Photograph
Best Lyrics Youth
Best Song Youth
Best Screenwriter Youth
Best Director Youth
Best Cinematographer Youth
Best Choreographer Youth
Best Costume Designer Youth
Best Editor Youth
Best Hair & Makeup Artist Youth
Best Male Singer Youth
Best Female Singer Youth
Best Male Performer / Actor Youth
Best Female Performer / Actress Youth
The 2025 CMVF trophies are exquisitely crafted by a talented artist, adding an extra touch of artistry to each coveted award.
In addition to Cult Awards Youth, winners of the Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth will be treated to something special. Each winner will received a unique signed artwork created by an artist.
Cult Awards youth
The Cult Awards Youth 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 Youth 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 Music Video:
A music video is a film genre that revolves around music, combining synchronized visuals with audio to create a captivating artistic experience. These videos blend music, cinematography, and storytelling, often featuring narratives inspired by song lyrics, the artist’s journey, or thematic elements.
Music videos cover diverse genres and can take the form of fictional narratives or documentaries, providing a dynamic visual platform for artists to express themselves. Its art form allows the storytelling aspect to range from straightforward narratives to more abstract and experimental styles, each contributing to the unique aesthetic of the musical composition.
Ultimately, music videos serve as a powerful medium for translating musical expressions into visually compelling stories, showcasing the diverse and creative ways in which artists convey their artistry through the fusion of sound and image.
Judging criteria for Music Videos:
– Directing
– Screenwriting
– Cinematography
– Editing
– Production Design
– Costume Design
– Hair & Make-up
– Choreography
– Vocals
– Performing (Acting / Dancing)
– Music
-Lyrics
– Creativity
– Originality
– Emotion
What We Consider a "Music Video" Photograph:
Music and music video photography is a multifaceted genre that seeks to encapsulate the essence, creativity, and visual storytelling of both live performances and video productions through the lens of a camera. This specialized field involves capturing musicians and dancers during live shows, behind-the-scenes moments, or in carefully curated photoshoots, aiming to freeze key moments that convey the emotion, style, and artistic vision embedded in both music and music videos.
Photographers in this genre must possess a comprehensive understanding of both photography techniques and the intricacies of live performances and video production. This includes capturing the energy of live shows, dynamic dance movements, and the unique atmosphere of various musical genres. Collaboration with artists, directors, choreographers, and production teams is essential to create images that vividly represent the passion and creativity inherent in both music and music videos.
These captivating images find their place in diverse contexts, from promotional materials for musicians and dance companies to features in music and dance publications, online platforms, and personal artistic portfolios. Beyond mere documentation, music and music video photography serve as powerful mediums for artistic expression, capturing the emotion, narrative, and visual aesthetics of both music and dance in a single frame.
Judging criteria for "Music Video" Photography:
– Composition
– Photographic Technique
– Visual Storytelling
– Theme
– Aesthetics
– Impact
– Artist’s Performance
– Production Design
– Styling
– Hair & Makeup
– Representation of Music
– Creativity
– Originality
– Emotion
Rules & Terms:
IMPORTANT: To be eligible for an award, it is essential to include the names of the crew and cast members 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 Music Video Festival Youth.
MUSIC VIDEOS OR PHOTOGRAPHS SUBMITTED MUST BE THE ENTRANT’S ORIGINAL WORK and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of third parties. Contestants must ensure that they have obtained all required copyright permissions regarding music, sound, images, etc., used in their work.
Rules & Eligibility:
- No premiere restriction for music videos at the Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth.
- Music videos without English subtitles are accepted and appreciated; however, if they are not in English or Greek and lack subtitles, they are not eligible for the Best Lyrics award.
- Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted.
- Music videos can be of any length but must have been completed or released after April 22nd, 2023. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the festival organizers. You cannot submit a music video again if it has been screened in any previous year at our festival.
- The festival is open to submissions from young creators worldwide under the age of 24.
- The decision of the festival selection committee is final.
- No fee waivers. All entry fees are non-refundable.
- Excerpts from music videos submitted to the Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth may be used for promotional purposes on TV, local networks, radio, or online.
- Selection for the festival does not guarantee that your music video will be screened at the evening event in Limassol.
- All music videos submitted will be reviewed and scored by the jury. Based on these scores, winners will be selected.
- The final selection will be announced on the notification date.
- Original Work: Music videos must be the entrant’s original work and not infringe on copyrights or other third-party rights. Contestants must confirm they have obtained all necessary copyright permissions for music, sound, and images used in their music videos.
- All participants must guarantee that their music videos do not violate applicable laws.
- Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth organizers reserve the right to change, cancel, or reschedule dates, venues, awards, categories, rules, or terms without prior notice.
- The organizers reserve the right to withhold any or all prizes.
- Each official selection comes with two free tickets to the festival.
- Eligibility: Open to youth filmmakers, photographers, and creators aged 24 or younger. Minors must have parental consent to enter.
- Submissions are exclusively collected through FilmFreeway.
- Digital images must be in JPG format, at least 3600 pixels on the long side, and saved at 300 dpi.
- Photographs may be submitted in either color or black and white.
- The person submitting must be the creator or part of the team that holds the rights to the entry and must not infringe on any third-party copyrights. Contestants must ensure they have obtained all necessary copyright permissions for images used.
- Unlimited Entries: You may submit as many entries as you’d like.
- By entering the Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth, the entrant warrants that they have the authority to submit their music video or photograph, and that it does not infringe on copyright or other intellectual property rights.
- The entrant agrees to indemnify the CMVF Youth against any third-party claims arising from the use of their music video or photograph.
- Artwork & Copyright: Photographs featuring works of art (sculptures, statues, paintings, etc.) will be accepted as long as they do not infringe on copyrights. Entrants must provide a release form at the festival’s discretion if requested.
- Entries must not contain material that promotes bigotry, hatred, racism, or discrimination against any group or individual, or promote discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
- By submitting an entry, the entrant understands that if selected as a winner, their work will be posted and distributed in various public media for Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth’s publications and events.
- The festival will cover exhibition display costs. If any sales opportunities are available at the festival, a 50% commission on all sales will go to the CMVF Youth.
