The Cyprus Music Video Youth Festival is the premier event for young music video creators and enthusiasts in Cyprus, specifically for those aged 24 and under. If you are older, please visit the Cyprus Music Video Festival.

Our mission is to celebrate the artistry of music videos, the joy of music, and the passion for filmmaking. We showcase the creativity of youth through music videos, complemented by photography exhibitions, creative collaborations, workshops, live music, and jam sessions.

We value your work and promote your music video year-round on our social media platforms, which are rapidly gaining followers. You’ll have space on our platform to share background information about your music, videos, and updates.

You and your team members are warmly invited to our glamorous Red Carpet Event and award ceremony in Limassol on 1st Feb 2025 at The Warehouse by ITQuarter Limassol, Cyprus during the 3rd Tech Youth Fest.

After the festival, we invite you to join our podcast. We want to hear directly from you—the talented young artists behind the films. Share your insights, inspirations, challenges, and untold stories that brought your cinematic visions to life on our prestigious stage.

The Cyprus Music Video Youth Festival is organized by “Cult Experiences,” an organization dedicated to supporting young producers, directors, actors, screenwriters, dancers, musicians, and other artists in showcasing their work to the world.

What We Consider a Music Video:
A music video is a film genre that revolves around music, merging synchronized visuals with audio to create an engaging artistic experience. These videos blend music, cinematography, and storytelling, often featuring narratives inspired by song lyrics or the artist's journey.

Music videos span diverse genres and can take the form of fictional narratives or documentaries, offering a dynamic visual platform for young artists to express themselves. This art form allows storytelling to range from straightforward narratives to more abstract and experimental styles, each contributing to the unique aesthetic of the musical composition.

Ultimately, music videos serve as a powerful medium for translating musical expressions into visually compelling stories, showcasing the creative ways in which young artists convey their artistry through the fusion of sound and image.

Judging Criteria for Music Videos:
Directing
Screenwriting
Cinematography
Editing
Production Design
Costume Design
Hair & Makeup
Choreography
Vocals
Performing (Acting/Dancing)
Music
Lyrics
Creativity
Originality
Emotion
What We Consider a "Music Video" Photograph:
Music and music video photography captures the essence, creativity, and visual storytelling of live performances and video productions through the lens of a camera. This genre involves freezing moments that convey the emotion, style, and artistic vision present in both music and music videos.

Photographers in this field must understand photography techniques and the dynamics of live performances and video production. They capture the energy of live shows, dynamic dance movements, and the unique atmosphere of various musical genres. Collaboration with artists, directors, choreographers, and production teams is crucial to create images that vividly represent the passion and creativity inherent in music and music videos.

These captivating images are used in promotional materials for musicians and dance companies, as well as in music and dance publications, online platforms, and personal portfolios. Beyond documentation, music and music video photography serves as a powerful medium for artistic expression, capturing the emotion and visual aesthetics of both music and dance.

Judging Criteria for "Music Video" Photography:
Composition
Photographic Technique
Visual Storytelling
Theme
Aesthetics
Impact
Artist's Performance
Production Design
Styling
Hair & Makeup
Representation of Music
Creativity
Originality
Emotion

For more info please visit https://www.cultexperiences.com/cyprus-music-video-festival-youth/
Watch CMVF23 Red Carpet Coverage at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHCgEEp7cLc
Watch CMVF23 Podcast at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7OW7GSZo7nVHautcAiLaG8n9jCJwlZgO

Awards & Prizes

Best Music Video Youth
Best Music Video Youth (Audience Award)

Best Cypriot Production Youth Music Video

Best Foreign Production Youth Music Video

Best “Music Video” Youth Photograph

Best Lyrics Youth

Best Song Youth

Best Screenwriter Youth
Best Director Youth
Best Cinematographer Youth
Best Choreographer Youth
Best Costume Designer Youth
Best Editor Youth
Best Hair & Makeup Artist Youth

Best Male Singer Youth
Best Female Singer Youth
Best Male Performer / Actor Youth
Best Female Performer / Actress Youth

Rules & Terms

IMPORTANT: To be eligible for an award, it is essential to include the names of the crew and cast members who will be nominated in the production credits section of the submission form. For instance, to be considered for the Best Cinematography award, you must clearly specify the individual or team responsible for the cinematography of the music video. Failure to provide this information will render the submission ineligible for an award or nomination in the respective category. Ensure thorough and accurate credits to maximize your eligibility for recognition in the Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth.

MUSIC VIDEOS OR PHOTOGRAPHS SUBMITTED MUST BE THE ENTRANT’S ORIGINAL WORK and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of third parties. Contestants must ensure that they have obtained all required copyright permissions regarding music, sound, images, etc., used in their work.

Rules & Eligibility:
No premiere restriction for music videos at the Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth.
Music videos without English subtitles are accepted and appreciated; however, if they are not in English or Greek and lack subtitles, they are not eligible for the Best Lyrics award.
Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted.
Music videos can be of any length but must have been completed or released after April 22nd, 2023. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the festival organizers. You cannot submit a music video again if it has been screened in any previous year at our festival.
The festival is open to submissions from young creators worldwide under the age of 24.
The decision of the festival selection committee is final.
No fee waivers. All entry fees are non-refundable.
Excerpts from music videos submitted to the Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth may be used for promotional purposes on TV, local networks, radio, or online.
Selection for the festival does not guarantee that your music video will be screened at the evening event in Limassol.
All music videos submitted will be reviewed and scored by the jury. Based on these scores, winners will be selected.
The final selection will be announced on the notification date.
Original Work: Music videos must be the entrant’s original work and not infringe on copyrights or other third-party rights. Contestants must confirm they have obtained all necessary copyright permissions for music, sound, and images used in their music videos.
All participants must guarantee that their music videos do not violate applicable laws.
Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth organizers reserve the right to change, cancel, or reschedule dates, venues, awards, categories, rules, or terms without prior notice.
The organizers reserve the right to withhold any or all prizes.
Each official selection comes with two free tickets to the festival.
Eligibility: Open to youth filmmakers, photographers, and creators aged 24 or younger. Minors must have parental consent to enter.
Submissions are exclusively collected through FilmFreeway.
Digital images must be in JPG format, at least 3600 pixels on the long side, and saved at 300 dpi.
Photographs may be submitted in either color or black and white.
The person submitting must be the creator or part of the team that holds the rights to the entry and must not infringe on any third-party copyrights. Contestants must ensure they have obtained all necessary copyright permissions for images used.
Unlimited Entries: You may submit as many entries as you’d like.
By entering the Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth, the entrant warrants that they have the authority to submit their music video or photograph, and that it does not infringe on copyright or other intellectual property rights.
The entrant agrees to indemnify the CMVF Youth against any third-party claims arising from the use of their music video or photograph.
Artwork & Copyright: Photographs featuring works of art (sculptures, statues, paintings, etc.) will be accepted as long as they do not infringe on copyrights. Entrants must provide a release form at the festival’s discretion if requested.
Entries must not contain material that promotes bigotry, hatred, racism, or discrimination against any group or individual, or promote discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
By submitting an entry, the entrant understands that if selected as a winner, their work will be posted and distributed in various public media for Cyprus Music Video Festival Youth’s publications and events.
The festival will cover exhibition display costs. If any sales opportunities are available at the festival, a 50% commission on all sales will go to the CMVF Youth.