CROATIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AUGUST 8, 9, 10 & 11 2024 sibenik-CROATIA

Croatian International Film Festival - CIFF is celebrating  its’ inaugural year in Sibenik, Croatia August 8th - 11th, 2024.

CIFF is a woman owned, film festival for everyone, showcasing women in media, and focusing on  Second Chances - aka “second time directors”.

CIFF is not just a celebration of cinema, it is a platform for positive change in Croatia with grand capacities in its booming film industry, as source of unique location and talent.

Through the art of film, we strive to make a lasting impact on society and elevate Croatia's standing in the international film landscape even more, by attracting the industry's finest talents and showcasing the best of global cinema on the backdrop of one of the most beautiful cities on the Dalmatian coast.

Located on the Dalmatian Coast part of Croatia on the Adriatic Sea in City of Šibenik.

The theatrical city of Šibenik features fortresses since 11th century left from the Venetian Empire times - making it a perfect stage for the film festival, among five other locations.

Šibenik, during the summers months transforms into an international City with visitors from all over the globe. Over time it has grown into a “go to” destination for tourists, especially celebrities as it still in in many ways kept its old world charm, untouched nature, among thousand of island, making it a prime destination for luxurious yachting and sailing tourism.

CIFF has been authorized and is supported by the “Croatian Ministry of Culture and Sports”, as well as the “Croatian AudioVisual Center”, City of Sibenik Tourism Board and Governor.

Uniqueness of  CIFF lies in that it is the first ever international film festival in the country, curated by the film industry Board Of Governors ( Croatian and American) bringing speakers, films from all over the world.  The festival gives an opportunity for domestic and foreign filmmakers, to share their work, enjoy highly curated industry panels, and films. Filmmakers, artists and brands will grow their visibility in one of Europe’s most attractive locations and booming markets. CIFF is giving an opportunity and has created “Student Film Corner” for film students from all over the world to submit and show their finishing works.

Given the eclectic nature of summer in Sibenik and beginning of film festival season in Europe CIFF dates were carefully chosen to be August 8th- 11th, just a few weeks before the renowned Sarajevo Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival.

We foresee the Croatian International Film Festival to become a longstanding successful manifestation opening the summer film season in Europe.