11th Curaçao International Film Festival 2025 Call for Entry Now Open

The Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) is calling filmmakers residing in Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, Saba or Suriname, and filmmakers from one of these islands/countries but based in The Netherlands, to submit their short or feature film.  The 11th edition will take place at The Movies Otrobanda in Curaçao from April 9 […]

10th Edition of the Curaçao International Film Festival a Great Success

Special World Premieres, Sold-Out Theaters, Nearly 2500 Students Attend Films for Free, and Venezuelan Film ‘Mi tia Gilma’ Wins the Yellow Robin Award Willemstad, April 15, 2024 – Last week, the tenth edition of the Curaçao International Film Festival took place. The five-day festival concluded successfully on Sunday, with the organizers reflecting on an extraordinary […]

Yellow Robin Award Winner

This year, the Yellow Robin Award was presented to the extraordinary feature film debut of Alexandra Henao, ‘Mi tia Gilma’. Set on the brink of a revolution, the film intimately portrays the love and care between a girl and her aunt who is hospitalized due to domestic violence. “The film features two strong female roles […]

Official Trailer Curacao IFF 2024

We’re excited to unveil the official trailer of the 10th edition of the Film Festival. Secure your tickets today and join us next week to be captivated by amazing films, workshops and more: https://www.themoviescuracao.com/otrobanda

Film Booklet CIFF 2024 available

The CIFF 2024 Film Booklet is here! You can now download the official festival booklet here. In the festival booklet you will find more information about the films we will be screening, the schedule of screenings and the “more than film” activities and more!  Get into the festival mood, select your favorites and buy your tickets this […]

March 15 Preview Film is Epecies de Abejas

We’re excited to unveil the title of our preview film on March 15th 2024: ‘20.000 Especies de Abejas’! Join us on a captivating journey as an eight-year-old and her mother discover life-altering revelations during a summer in a village house intertwined with beekeeping. Find out why this film has garnered 32 wins and 49 nominations. […]

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 […]

Film Director Martin Koolhoven gives Masterclass at CIFF 2024

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from one of the most talented filmmakers in the industry! Martin Koolhoven will be giving a masterclass this year at Curaçao International Film Festival, where he will share his expertise and insights on the art of filmmaking. Koolhoven is a renowned Dutch film director, screenwriter, and producer, […]

PREVIEW EVENT CIFF 2024 – MARCH 15

The Curacao International Film Festival is an annual celebration of international and local filmmakers, offering a diverse range of films and events for you to enjoy. This year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable experience, with a lineup of films that will captivate and inspire. On the 15th of March 2024 you can join us […]