Overview

Cambodia's largest international cultural event. Over 130 films from 40 countries yearly gathering over 20000 audience in 10 venues across Phnom Penh. A wide spectrum of activities and goal toward the filmmakers and the Cambodian society: - ENGAGING THE AUDIENCE: Educating and exchanging on contemporary and environmental issues Freedom of expression and Human Rights Engaging themes dedicated to the Cambodian audience A young audience but also a broader spectrum of mature patrons A Window onto the World - A CREATIVE NETWORKING FOR THE FILM INDUSTRY: New Cambodian talents promotion International film promotion A professional Film Hub to learn A platform for the Khmer Diaspora A bridge between Europe and Asia, and the rest of the world CIFF is a free of charge event followed by the young Cambodian generation and leads actions in the frame of the UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS including: - No Poverty - Good Health and Well Being - Quality Education - Gender Equality - Decent work and economic growth - Industry, innovation and infrastructure - Reduce inequalities - Climate action - Peace, justice and strong institutions - Partnerships for the goals A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT NETWORK Supported by Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia, UNESCO, and also Heinrich Boll Fondation, Purin Foundation. CIFF works with numerous Embassies and institutions such as the Korean Embassy, the Japan Embassy, the French Embassy, the French Institute, the Czech Film Archive, the Czech Embassy, The Asian Film Commissions Network, The Film Development Council of Philippines, the Indian Embassy, Unifrance, the Swedish Embassy, the US Embassy... CIFF partners and collaborates with numerous prestigious Festivals such as Cannes IFF (France), Busan IFF (Korea), Tokyo IFF (Japan), Mons IFF (Belgium), the Hong Kong Filmart, Short Shorts (Japan), Cambodia Town Film Festival (USA), the Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (Switzerland), the Asian Film Awards...