The Cambodia International Film Festival (15th Edition in 2026) is the most significant and industry driven film event in the Kingdom of Cambodia and SE Asia. Every year, the CIFF features a diversified program and hosts filmmakers from Cambodia and abroad.
CIFF focuses on inspiring audiences to the diversity of films, promote innovative international film making including fiction and documentaries and presents recent quality productions made in and about Cambodia by national and international filmmakers.
Since 2015, CIFF introduced a special BEAUTIFUL PLANET program focused on environment, indigenous communities, sustainable development and biodiversity.
CIFF takes place in the best theaters of Phnom Penh (10 venues, 120+ screenings, 150+ films) and fully enforce copyright.

CIFF has been endorsed by acclaimed Patrons Rithy Panh, Angelina Jolie, Elodie Yung, Matt Dillon.

Awards & Prizes

CIFF Talents Awards
CIFF Youth Audience Awards
BEAUTIFUL PLANET Awards

Rules & Terms

Accept entries for :
- Feature films (National & International)
- Documentaries (National & International)
- Short films (National & International)
- Animation
Special focuses on:
- Cambodia and Southeast Asia
- Environment/ Biodiversity / Indigenous
- Film for young audience and children
- Films focused on History
- Women / LGBTQI+
- Short animation
Screening formats accepted :
- HD files (Apple Pro Res 422, Mp4, Avi...) -> Preferred format
- DCP
- Blu-Ray

CIFF takes place in Phnom Penh but also throughout the year. Films in CIFF Official Selection will be screened during the Festival in Phnom Penh and could also be screened in Cambodian provinces as part of "CIFF 360" events.

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  • Juan Manuel Gonzalez Fernandez

    Delighted to have our film RELIEFS reach audiences in Cambodia! Festival looks amazing, wish we could have been there!

    April 2026
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  • Helena Berndl

    I am in love with this festival! Unique and magnificent in every way, it brought together so many exceptional human beings and created a sense of community that one would think is impossible to achieve in such a short period of time.
    With a fantastically grand opening gala and a vibrant closing party, the festival featured a vast variety of events throughout, including brilliant discussion panels, wonderful networking events in exquisite locations and a very special indigenous festival towards the end of the week. There were plenty of photo opportunities alongside a very special photoshoot that was made available for each filmmaker.
    Our film In Symbiosis was shown as part of the Beautiful Planet Program, and it was a true honour to have been selected amongst this extraordinary array of important films that highlight the real issues plaguing societies today, and to be able to be there in person to celebrate this resistance together.
    Thank you to the festival director and the entire, carefully selected team, who comprise the very heart and soul of this event, for bringing this beautiful festival to life!

    April 2026
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  • Tan Tuncag

    I’m truly grateful to have had my film “April Departing” selected by The Cambodia International Film Festival.

    The communication throughout the process was excellent—clear, responsive, and very supportive of filmmakers, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.

    Although I was really looking forward to attending in person, unfortunately the war in Iran made it impossible for me to travel. Despite this, I deeply appreciate the opportunity and the effort the festival team put into showcasing international work.

    Thank you again for including my film in your program and for your dedication to bringing together filmmakers from around the world.

    April 2026
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  • Pascale Hancart Petitet

    A so great festival with many amazing films and people ! I really enjoyed the Cambidian short films. I was so happy to present my two films BIRTH IN THe THE FOREST and DR BEE AT THE EDGE OF LIFE ! Big thanks to all !

    April 2026
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  • Laurence Ly

    CIFF is a resilient festival and a very generous one (tickets for screening is free for example). The community is well present and the value is there. For a Cambodian from Canada, that festival is a must, a personal and important one. I had a beautiful experience. People are great, open minded, creative and want to connect with one another. Watching Cambodian films and short films was a delight. I was amazed by the talent.

    April 2026
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