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Welcome to Curacao International Film Festival

For over a decade, the Curacao International Film Festival has brought international cinema to Curaçao and local stories and productions to the world. Every April, thousands of visitors, filmmakers, and creatives gather for five unforgettable days of film, culture, and connection. CIFF isn’t just a festival. We inspire new talent, engage youth, reward talent and build pride in our island’s creative future.
Welcome to Curacao International Film Festival

Impact

A unique and privileged project in colab with Morelia IFF for Caribbean filmmakers with works-in-progress to receive feedback from specially-selected international film professionals
Impact

The Opportunities for your brand

Sponsoring Curaçao International Film Festival means joining a story that resonates. You will connect with an audience that values creativity, culture, and community.
The Opportunities for your brand

Yellow Robin Award

This competition screens first or second feature films by emerging filmmakers from the Caribbean, and Latin America.. The winning film will be selected by an international jury and awarded a cash prize of $8,000USD.
Yellow Robin Award

Caribbean Focus + Watapana Award

This is a section for all filmmakers residing in Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, Saba, Suriname or those living or working in the diaspora. Short film submissions are automatically entered to be nominated for the Watapana Award Competition where you can be rewarded with international film screenings and a cash prize.
Caribbean Focus + Watapana Award

Educational School Screenings

Every year almost 3000 primary and high schools students join CIFF in our educational school screenings and project. Want to join as a school, then sign up now
Educational School Screenings

About Curaçao International Film Festival

The Curaçao International Film Festival is more than just screenings, it’s a platform for cultural exchange, creative expression, and community impact. We showcase powerful stories from across the Caribbean and around the world, connecting filmmakers and audiences in a celebration of identity, diversity, and storytelling.

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FEBRUARI 5, 2026

Step Behind the Scenes of the Curaçao International Film Festival

Be part of the magic at the 12th Curaçao International Film Festival From April 14th till 19th, step behind the scenes of an international film festival and experience cinema from a whole new perspective. Work alongside industry professionals, connect with fellow film lovers, and help bring powerful stories to life. Your energy, passion, and dedication […]
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NOVEMBER 27, 2025

CIFF is now accepting submissions for the Caribbean Focus and Watapana AwardEligibility

Calling Filmmakers residing in Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, Saba, Suriname or those living or working in the diaspora. The 12th Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) is now accepting submissions for the Caribbean Focus section for short and feature films for our 2026 edition, taking place April 14-19 2026.  With your short film […]
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NOVEMBER 27, 2025

Yellow Robin Competition call for entry

The Curacao International Film Festival (CIFF) is now accepting applications for the Yellow Robin Competition, which screens first or second feature films by filmmakers from or working in the Caribbean and the Caribbean basin (including coastal Central and South America), as well as filmmakers from those countries living or working in the diaspora. The Yellow Robin […]
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NOVEMBER 26, 2025

CIFF Film Quiz back on April 9, 2024

Get ready for a night of film trivia and fun at the official warm-up event for CIFF 2024! The CIFF Film Quiz, hosted by Quizmaster Maarten Schakel, will take place on Tuesday, April 9th, from 7:30-10:30 pm at Grand Café Mahaai. Gather your team of up to 5 film enthusiasts and compete for the chance […]
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