Directors Guild of Cyprus

The Directors Guild of Cyprus (Greek: Ένωση Σκηνοθετών Κύπρου) is the sole professional organization in Cyprus that unites, represents, and promotes professional directors and the craft of directing across all media: cinema, television, advertising, music videos, corporate videos, multimedia, and new technologies. Founded in 1994, the Guild has grown to include members ranging from internationally recognized and award-winning directors to newcomers in their first professional jobs and film students. It is a proud member of FERA (Federation of European Film Directors) since August 2014. The Guild engages in advocacy, networking, and educational activities, such as the CINEMA TALKS 2023 event on 'City and Cinema' held in Larnaca, and collaborates with partners like the European Parliament Office in Cyprus and the Friends of Cinema Club to host free screenings of LUX Audience Award films. It also supports training initiatives such as ΣΥΝeΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΗ, which seeks film directors for educational programs. As a non-profit cultural organization, the Directors Guild of Cyprus plays a vital role in the Cypriot audiovisual sector, providing a collective voice for directors and fostering the development of the local film industry.

The Directors Guild of Cyprus was founded in 1994 as the only organization in Cyprus dedicated to uniting, representing, and promoting professional directors and the art of directing across all media. Since its establishment, it has served as a collective voice for directors working in cinema, television, advertising, music videos, corporate videos, multimedia, and new technologies. In August 2014, the Guild became a proud member of FERA (Federation of European Film Directors), strengthening its ties with the European film community and enhancing its advocacy capacity. Over the years, the Guild has organized numerous events, workshops, and screenings to support its members and the broader audiovisual sector. Notable activities include the annual CINEMA TALKS conference, which in 2023 focused on 'City and Cinema', and partnerships with institutions such as the European Parliament Office in Cyprus to bring European cinema to local audiences. The Guild also collaborates on educational initiatives like ΣΥΝeΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΗ, which seeks to involve film directors in training programs. Through these efforts, the Directors Guild of Cyprus continues to foster the growth and recognition of Cypriot directors both locally and internationally.

• 2023

  Held 6th annual CINEMA TALKS event on 'City and Cinema' in Larnaca

• 2014

  Became a member of FERA (Federation of European Film Directors) in August

• 1994

  Directors Guild of Cyprus founded

Professional association and advocacy body for directors in Cyprus

1. 1Ένωση Σκηνοθετών Κύπρουcyprusdirectors.com
2. 2Directors Guild of Cyprus - Wikidatawikidata.org