Curaçao International Film Festival Opens Submissions for Caribbean Filmmakers

Call for Entry Caribbean Focus and Watapana Shorts AWILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) has officially opened its Call for Entries for the upcoming 13th edition. Filmmakers of short and feature-length films from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, Saba, Suriname, and the diaspora are invited to submit their work for the […]

Open Call: CIFF Young Programmer 2027 Vacancy Are you passionate about film and curious about what happens behind the scenes of an international film festival? Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) is looking for a Young Programmer to join the programming team for CIFF 2027. As CIFF Young Programmer, you will work alongside the festival’s programming […]

Curaçao International Film Festival announces 2027 festival dates WILLEMSTAD – The 13th edition of the Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) will take place from April 13 to 18, 2027. Following the success of the previous edition, the festival returns with another six-day program celebrating international cinema, regional storytelling, and meaningful encounters between filmmakers, audiences, and […]

Curaçao International Film Festival 2026 reveals winners across its competitions WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the winners of its 2026 awards, recognizing outstanding storytelling and emerging talent from the Caribbean and beyond. The awards reflect the festival’s commitment to supporting new voices and strengthening the visibility of regional cinema. The […]

Curaçao International Film Festival announces nominees for the Yellow Robin Award 2026 WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) announces the nominees for the Yellow Robin Award 2026. Established in 2013, this competition provides a platform for emerging filmmakers from the Caribbean and the wider region, including coastal areas of Central and South America, […]

CIFF announces nominees for the new Watapana Award WILLEMSTAD, March 19 – The Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) announces the nominees for the very first edition of the Watapana Award. With this new award, the festival places filmmakers from the Dutch Caribbean (the ABC islands, Suriname, St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius) in the spotlight […]

12th Edition of the Curacao International Film Festival opens with preview screening on Thursday March 19 WILLEMSTAD, March 11, 2026 – On Thursday, March 19, the Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) will host a special preview film evening at The Movies Otrobanda. The event marks the kickoff of the 12th edition of the festival and […]

Selected films for the Impact 1 Program Announced For Caribbean Feature Films in Post-Production Impact 1 is a new initiative for CIFF, developed in collaboration with the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) and with the support of Atomica —one of Latin America´s largest full-service postproduction houses with offices in Chile and Mexico—, to offer a […]

Be part of the magic at the 12th Curaçao International Film Festival From April 14th till 19th 2026, 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 […]

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 […]