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"Always a pleasure to have our films in one of the best curated film festivals in the world!"
Gargantua Film Distribution
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"From an email I saw accidentally in my junk, to one of the best journeys I had in years, and I never felt it would be something 20 minutes far from my country."
Omar Shami,
Lebanon, 2015 Winner "Best Documentary"
for "Villages of the Absent"
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"The ISFFC is a cozy and energetic festival, organized by a passionate team, with good film selection, great hospitality, super jury panel in a beautiful country! I encourage more Asian talents to submit works!"
Teresa Kwong, Hong Kong
Jury Member, 2015
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"I came all the way from Kyrgyzstan to the small island of Cyprus, to find an amazing festival of short films! It was a huge pleasure to be a participant!"
Cholponai Borubaeva
Official Int'l Competition 2015, Director of "Topurak / Dust of Earth"
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"The films were thoughtfully curated, and the atmosphere both intimate and festive! Such a great place to see international cinema as well as meet other filmmakers!"
Calum Walter, U.S.A.
Official Int'l Competition 2015, Director of "Relief"
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"An important meeting point for up and coming filmmakers whose works are well selected, discussed and qualified! Well organized with warm and welcoming people!"
Sherif Awad, Egypt
Jury Member, 2015