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Curaçao International Film Festival
Curaçao International Film Festival

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

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

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
FILM HIGHLIGHTS

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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OKTOBER 27, 2026

Vacature: Projectiemedewerker CIFF 2027

Vacature: Projectiemedewerker CIFF 2027 Ben jij technisch ingesteld, oplossingsgericht en heb je een passie voor film? Dan zoeken we jou! Voor Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) 2027 zijn we op zoek naar een extra projectiemedewerker die het technische team van The Movies komt versterken. Als projectiemedewerker speel je een belangrijke rol achter de schermen. Jij […]
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OKTOBER 27, 2026

CIFF 2027: Workshop documentaire maken met Wilma Ligthart

CIFF 2027: Workshop documentaire maken met Wilma Ligthart Maak je eigen korte documentaire in Otrobanda en maak kans op vertoning tijdens CIFF 2027! Ben jij een beginnende filmmaker met een passie voor verhalen vertellen? Tijdens het Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) 2027 krijg je de kans om onder begeleiding van de bekroonde documentairemaker Wilma Ligthart […]
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OKTOBER 6, 2026

Call for Entry Yellow Robin Competition

Call for Entry Yellow Robin Competiton WILLEMSTAD – Submissions are open for the Yellow Robin Competition at the Curaçao International Film Festival, which will celebrate its 13th edition this April 13 – 18, 2027.  Filmmakers living or working in the Caribbean and the Caribbean basin (including coastal Central and South America), as well as those […]
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

Call for Entry Caribbean Focus and Watapana Shorts

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 […]
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What Awaits You

Planning your visit?

Grab the official program booklet with all the must-see highlights.