The Cypriot film ‘Hold Onto Me’ (‘Κράτα Με’), directed by Myrsiní Aristidou, has been included in the official shortlist for the 2027 European Film Awards.
According to an announcement, the selection marks an important moment for the film and Cypriot cinema, highlighting the creative potential and international appeal of Cypriot filmmakers.
The film has already made its mark on the international film scene, with the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival among its significant achievements. It has also been selected as Cyprus’s official submission in the Best International Feature Film category for the 99th Academy Awards.
The announcement of the shortlist marks the start of the next stage of the process: members of the European Film Academy will watch the selected films and vote to determine the official nominations.
The nominations for the 2027 European Film Awards will be announced on 14 November 2026. More information about the awards and the official shortlist is available at www.europeanfilmawards.eu.
Source: CNA
