Croatian International Film Festival CIFF is celebrating its’ inaugural year in Sibenik, Croatia August 2024. A celebration of women in media.
CIFF focuses on 2nd TIME DIRECTORS, and highlights works of women. Regardless of success on your first feature, the second film tends to be the hardest, also proves you are a resilient film maker, and deserve recognition.
CIFF is not just a celebration of cinema; it is a vehicle for positive change. Through the art of film, we strive to make a lasting impact on society and elevate Croatia's standing in the international film landscape. By attracting the industry's finest talents and showcasing the best of global cinema, CIFF aims to position Croatia as a premier destination for culture and art, through the power of film.
Best Second Time Director Award
The Jury Award recognizes best 2nd Time Director of any gender.
Grand Jury Prizes
The highest award for international films, the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize recognizes the best dramatic and documentary work in international filmmaking this inaugural year.
Best Domestic Film Grand Jury Prizes
The highest award for international films, the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize recognizes the best domestic film, meaning filmed in Croatia or by a Croatian female director, producer.
Directing Award (International Film)
The Directing Award honors best female director for best International Film.
Directing Award ( Domestic film)
The Directing Award honors best female for best Domestic Film.
Best Screenplay Award
Best Music Score Award
Best Breakthrough Film
This award recognizes the most innovative and forward-thinking film screened in the NEXT category. The prize is awarded by an iconic figure regarded as an important innovator in their respective field. This single juror will choose one film that they believe to be the most innovative.
Audience Awards
Audience Awards are chosen by Festivalgoers themselves through ballots cast at the theaters after screenings.
Jury Prizes and Awards in Short Filmmaking
The following prizes and awards are bestowed on short films in the Festival that exemplify outstanding vision and creativity in their respective categories:
Short Film Grand Jury Prize: Domestic
Best Student Films Award (short or feature)
Short Film Jury Award: International Fiction