<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Directors Guild of Cyprus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Directors Guild was founded in 1994 and is the only organisation in Cyprus uniting, representing and promoting professional directors.]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:05:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[MIDPOINT Shorts 2026-2027           Open Call]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIDPOINT Shorts is now open for submissions! We’re looking for 8 short film projects represented by creative teams of writers, directors, and producers, ready to develop their stories and prepare for the international industry landscape. The program will guide your project every step of the way — from one-pager to treatment, from treatment to script, from first draft to final, and ultimately, from scratch to pitch. What’s in it for you? Script and project development with experienced mentors...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/midpoint-shorts-2026-2027-open-call</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05b3abe8ad7aab1e618d1d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:39:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_95eb5f4bf5474759abbc1452c72cf875~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIFA - The world’s biggest animation market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organised in conjunction with the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, it is an opportunity for you to network with 3,000 animation industry professionals and to show off content to more than 400 buyers and distributors, and more than 600 exhibitors from more than 70 countries. Registration for the Creative Europe MEDIA stand at MIFA is subject to a selection procedure. Applications will be assessed based on eligibility criteria and priorities defined by Creative Europe MEDIA. The...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/mifa-the-world-s-biggest-animation-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05b1a0618ba45174018510</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:29:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_087d7ab1a1b7432794126ce6d3dd2469~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CONNECTING COTTBUS 2026:CALL FOR PROJECTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The East-West co-production market connecting cottbus is now accepting submissions of feature film projects for its next edition on 4-6 November 2026.Now in its 28th year, connecting cottbus (coco) is the longest-running platform for filmmakers of the wider area of Eastern Europe, aiming to bridge gaps and to facilitate an exploration of differences and kinship through creative partnerships. At a time when many countries threaten to become more insulated, this is more vital than ever. Taking...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/connecting-cottbus-2026-call-for-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05afe1e8ad7aab1e6185f8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:26:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_34ae1af73c7249ada17c10b797026316~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_779,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DocCeleratorStory Deadline - 10% discount to our members ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DocCelerator workshop series is run by Geoffrey Smith and Ove Rishøj Jensen DocCeleratorStory is an online documentary story and script development program. If you are a documentary maker wanting a more focused story and a clearer dramaturgical structure for your project, this format is for you. The workshop will help you define and develop the key structural narrative elements of your film. DocCeleratorStory Dates: June 15-16. Deadline: May 15 Both days the workshop runs from 09:00 to...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/docceleratorstory-deadline-10-discount-to-our-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3223fc99eb1cb510a4ac9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:38:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_583e3194215e451b8850342c6379ac6d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_170,h_69,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Προβολές του Ομίλου Φίλων Κινηματογράφου - Λευκωσία]]></title><description><![CDATA[Οι προβολές του Ομίλου Φίλων Κινηματογράφου είναι  στο ΠΑΝΘΕΟΝ με γενική είσοδο 5 ευρώ. Με ετήσια συνδρομή  15 ευρώ η είσοδος  θα είναι ελεύθερη  για ένα χρόνο στις προβολές μας. Website: www.ofk.org.cy Email: omilosfk@cytanet.com.cy Tel: 96420491 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/omilosfilon Ο Όμιλος λειτουργεί ως Κινηματογραφική Λέσχη και σύμφωνα με τους κανόνες λειτουργίας του ΔΕΝ επιτρέπεται η είσοδος σε άτομα κάτω των 18 ετών. ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ: ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ    27/4  8.30 μ.μ Rye Lane Raine...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/%CF%80%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%B2%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%AD%CF%82-%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%BF%CE%BC%CE%AF%CE%BB%CE%BF%CF%85-%CF%86%CE%AF%CE%BB%CF%89%CE%BD-%CE%BA%CE%B9%CE%BD%CE%B7%CE%BC%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%BF%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%AC%CF%86%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%BB%CE%B5%CF%85%CE%BA%CF%89%CF%83%CE%AF%CE%B1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef4aa924f9d3e5cd6d04c7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:41:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_03b37af2dfb14dbdaf256917e8ebaede~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_713,h_257,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Synergies 2026: Managing Intellectual Property Across Creative Industries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarajevo Film Festival’s CineLink Industry Days will once again host Exploring Synergies, a programme dedicated to the meeting point between publishing and the audiovisual industry. Developed within CineLink Industry Days Training and Skills, Exploring Synergies brings together writers, publishers, producers, screenwriters, directors, editors, agents and other industry professionals to examine how stories move across formats, markets and media. At its centre is a pressing industry question:...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/exploring-synergies-2026-managing-intellectual-property-across-creative-industries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef4a15e72f74b1ddaa8c21</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:36:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_7fce982f879346eb8a97a4a834ee56e8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_847,h_440,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diversity Forum 2026 - 6/5/2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inclusive Workplaces in Action: Απασχόληση για Όλες και Όλους Πώς μπορούμε να δημιουργήσουμε αγορές εργασίας που να χωρούν πραγματικά όλες και όλους; Το Diversity Forum 2026 φέρνει μαζί:  Δυναμικά πάνελ με εκπροσώπους επιχειρήσεων &#38; θεσμών  Fireside Chat με αυθεντικές, βιωματικές ιστορίες  Διαδραστικές εμπειρίες που προκαλούν σκέψη και διάλογο  Networking με επαγγελματίες που οδηγούν την αλλαγή   Γιατί να συμμετέχεις; Για να μάθεις τις νέες τάσεις στη συμπερίληψη στην εργασία  Για να...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/diversity-forum-2026-6-5-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d692faa51db32c14c03395</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:41:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_a321bc5ad0fb4040a74539b6e52bc73b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus Groups Κινηματογράφου]]></title><description><![CDATA[Το Τμήμα Σύγχρονου Πολιτισμού του Υφυπουργείου Πολιτισμού προσκαλεί τις/τους δημιουργούς του Κινηματογράφου (σκηνοθέτες, παραγωγούς, ηθοποιούς, τεχνικούς κινηματογράφου κ.τ.λ.) να δηλώσουν ενδιαφέρον για συμμετοχή στις διαδικτυακές Ομάδες Εστίασης (Focus Groups) που θα πραγματοποιηθούν εντός Απριλίου-Μαΐου 2026, σε συνεργασία με την εταιρεία Pulse Market Research, στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος ερευνών «Άτλας». Στόχος της έρευνας είναι η καταγραφή και διερεύνηση των αναγκών, των απόψεων και των...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/focus-groups-%CE%BA%CE%B9%CE%BD%CE%B7%CE%BC%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%BF%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%AC%CF%86%CE%BF%CF%85</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d353ec84368b48410498d7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:34:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Submit Your Project for FEST 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[22nd edition of FEST New Directors | New Films Festival will take place from June 20th to 28th, 2026 . Film submissions for this edition are now closed, but you can still submit your project  to the next edition of the Pitching Forum  until the 6th of April.  Until the 30th of March, the application fee is €60. From then until the final deadline, it is €85. We are looking for: Feature &#38; short length film projects and series projects  in any development phase, from concept to post-production;...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/submit-your-project-for-fest-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6717750e679ea5a7f02ca</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:06:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_f7a7d483116d486d899ef8b6f28fd9e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Film Festival - Discount Code - ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to help filmmakers in Cyprus by offering a discount on submitting their recently completed films or scripts to AFF. The discount code for both competitions is  10AFF2026. The Early Bird Deadline of March 27 is just around the corner, so we encourage filmmakers to submit early for the lowest fee of the year.   Submissions for the Film Competition are now open via  AFF’s FilmFreeway page .  To submit to the Script Competitions, visit our website .   With a mission to spotlight...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/austin-film-festival-discount-code</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c105b6f68fa4c22fbe289b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:22:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_7612aae3a1144a448f85f79135e09061~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canneseries, April 26-28]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Academy of Television will host a new educational initiative during CANNESERIES , taking place 26–28 April 2026  in Cannes. The Fiction Module  is designed for professionals working across development, production, and distribution , offering a focused program of industry insight, practical knowledge, and international exchange. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with high-level discussions and sessions tailored to the evolving television landscape, led by...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/canneseries-april-26-28</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd0d82bec251fc0baad03c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:10:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_10c76316090a45c6b8462aa31e52a6d5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CineLink Producers’ Lab Call for Entries 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 CineLink Producers’ Lab is a year-round programme structured in three modules: Slano (Slano Film Days), Sarajevo (CineLink Industry Days - Sarajevo Film Festival), and Zagreb (mid-November).Emerging producers from Southeast Europe and Southern Caucasus are invited to apply by April 3rd, 2026. Sarajevo Film Festival’s CineLink Industry Days has developed the CineLink Producers’ Lab as a dedicated year-round training and networking programme tailored for emerging producers with 3–5...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/cinelink-producers-lab-call-for-entries-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1682222bc04bb87fb9350</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:16:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_b57bb4eaea3b479aaa713186f82ecca3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for submissions - European Genre Forum 2026!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Genre Forum, a six-month training cycle for emerging European genre filmmakers, opens a call for submissions for 2026. In three talent labs between July and November, the EGF gives genre film projects a boost artistically, businesswise and in understanding its audience potential. The European Genre Forum provides comprehensive cross-sector and film life cycle training for professionals working in European genre and fantastic film. It is aimed at European first or second feature...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/call-for-submissions-european-genre-forum-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ad4ecf1b8e90b2a7e58d22</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:27:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Awards 2027: Early Bird SubmissionNow Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Film Academy looks forward to receiving your film submissions and would like to highlight the Early Bird opportunity by encouraging you to submit your films already in March.We’re looking for bold stories, strong emotions, and films that resonate with audiences all over Europe. Fiction, animation or documentary – we can’t wait to discover your latest work!Submitting early not only allows you to benefit from the reduced Early Bird fee of 80 EUR  (instead of 100 EUR), but also...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/awards-2027-early-bird-submissionnow-open</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ad4e157eb34e89d6fb8aef</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:24:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_be310ef8de0144ea88edcb070cff50a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_592,h_148,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATIONS MIDPOINT Series Launch:             Essentials 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: March 3 , 202 6 / Projects DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: March 3 , 202 6 / Script Consultant Trainees Series Launch: Essentials / Project Development Training A unique training and networking platform for series talents – solo writers, teams of writers and producers, which implements a multi -stage project selection process in order to be able to supportmore projects. From the applications, we will select approx. 15 -20 projects, of which their creative teams will...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/open-call-for-applications-midpoint-series-launch-essentials-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a0394eaee764d8cd46335b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:50:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_246d450cde2a42b8a3e3613d7aec1c84~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First round table was a success!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Η Ένωση Σκηνοθετών Κύπρου πραγματοποίησε την πρώτη εκδήλωση Roundtable με ειδικό καλεσμένο και μέλος τον Μίνω Παπά που μόλις επέστρεψε από την πρεμιέρα της μεγάλου μήκους ταινίας του «Motherwitch» στο Ρότερνταμ, καθώς και τη Liz Sargent, η οποία έκανε πρεμιέρα στα φεστιβάλ Sundance και Βερολίνου με το «Take Me Home». Ήταν μια εξαιρετική ανταλλαγή εμπειριών και ιδεών και ευχαριστούμε τα μέλη μας για τη συμμετοχή τους με τόσο ενθουσιασμό. Ιδιαίτερες ευχαριστίες στον Μίνω και τη Liz που...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/first-round-table-was-a-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699f362adcfe76b0f2d2e3ea</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:50:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_e867c819a0684f09865b25174944ae1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Call for Film Sales Support @ Marché Du Film 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[EFP  (European Film Promotion) is issuing a public call for  Film Sales Support  for the submission of digital promotion campaigns of recent European films to buyers and distributors in countries outside of Europe at the  Cannes Film Market  (Marché Du Film 2026, 12 – 20 May 2026) Cannes, France - online. Please submit applications via  https://application.efp-online.com/   Application deadline: 14 April 2026 Who may submit? European world sales companies registered in the Funding &#38; Tender...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/public-call-for-film-sales-support-march%C3%A9-du-film-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d88969509a0da66f9948d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:25:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_66c0754710454d78ab1ebbd78080d2eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[             CALL FOR ENTRIES ISFFC!]]></title><description><![CDATA[International Short Film Festival of Cyprus! The Department of Contemporary Culture of the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Culture and the Rialto Theatre are launching an open call for short film submissions to the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus. The main objective of the ISFFC is the promotion of the art of Cinema by showcasing a diverse programme of short films from around the globe. The Festival also aims at presenting the work of talented filmmakers who successfully use creative...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/call-for-entries-isffc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69980c14f27e45b1331d1b15</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:28:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_d2b04ca0c2c44e079e1f8f2f95e6eb30~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_980,h_679,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New course available on StepUP!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new e-learning course dedicated to carbon footprinting for film and TV production is available on StepUP!   February 25th at 5 P.M. CET (Webinar) Carbon footprinting in the film and TV industry A growing number of productions need to assess their carbon footprint and report it to funds or broadcasters. Industry specific carbon calculators have been developed to help measure the amount of greenhouse gases released by production activities. This course will teach you the scientific basis of...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/new-course-available-on-stepup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69958b645ccacfd93f587301</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:59:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_15a50413cf4142bc93df5cb2d1ac06bd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_992,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Greek Film Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Το London Greek Film Festival, που ξεκίνησε το 2006, συμπληρώνει φέτος είκοσι χρόνια συνεχούς παρουσίας. Από το 2020 πραγματοποιείται σε υβριδική μορφή, συνδυάζοντας διαδικτυακό διαγωνιστικό πρόγραμμα με επιλεγμένες online και δια ζώσης προβολές και εκδηλώσεις στο Λονδίνο. Σταθερά όλα αυτά τα χρόνια λειτουργεί ως σημείο συνάντησης ελληνόφωνων και διεθνών δημιουργών, με συμμετοχές από όλο τον κόσμο. Το Φεστιβάλ δέχεται συμμετοχές στις κατηγορίες:  Ταινίες μεγάλου μήκους  Ταινίες μικρού...]]></description><link>https://www.cyprusdirectors.com/post/london-greek-film-festival-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698dbb96552ae68ac3dd0a4f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:39:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a04ae_c6675dc6ddb5459391df4776d9a9e7db~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_522,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Directors Guild of Cyprus</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>