A total of 14 projects have secured €234,944 in funding under the 2026 Culture Programme supporting film activities by organisations and groups of individuals, the Deputy Ministry of Culture Cyprus said on Thursday.
Eighteen applications were submitted this year, of which 17 were deemed valid. Fourteen projects scored at least 70 points and qualified for funding, according to the ministry.
Fostering cooperation and peace
The scheme supports initiatives aimed at strengthening film education, expanding public access to screenings and festivals, promoting innovative cultural activities, and offering professional training through lectures and workshops. It also backs efforts to promote cinema culture outside major cities and to organise bicommunal and intercultural activities fostering cooperation and peace.
Funding allocations were based on the programme’s evaluation criteria, the ministry said.
Recipients
According to the published results, the 25th Cyprus International Animation Festival “Views of the World” received the highest score of 94.67 and €25,000 in funding. The Limassol Cinema Club followed with 94.5 points and €23,560, while the 9th Animafest for Children and Youth scored 94.4 and received €12,280.
Other leading recipients include the Larnaca-Famagusta Cinema Club (93.67, €24,000) and the Limassol International Documentary Festival (93, €25,000). Smaller grants were awarded to organisations including the ROMIOSYNI Cultural Association (92.33, €1,520) and STYX Film Encounters (91.58, €14,640).
Further funding went to the Cyprus Directors Guild (91.25, €11,160), the Friends of Cinema Group (90.17, €19,480), and the 7th Queer Wave LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2026 (90, €25,000).
Additional recipients include the Kimonos Art Centre (90, €11,880), the Agioi Omologites Cultural Workshop (89.08, €18,904), the Paphos Cinema Club (83.5, €7,640), and the Larnaca Film Festival (81.75, €14,880).
CNA