The multi-award-winning film “Hold Onto Me” (“Hold Onto Me”) by Cypriot director Myrsini Aristidou continues its dynamic run on the international film scene, with new significant accolades, its participation in the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, and its first screenings on U.S. soil as part of its Oscar campaign.
“Hold Onto Me” is among the three official nominees for the 2027 European Young Audience Award, one of the European Film Awards. The film will compete for the award through a vote by young people aged 12 to 19 from across Europe, with the winning film to be announced on January 16, 2027, during the 39th European Film Awards ceremony in Athens.
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At the same time, the film has been screened at two sold-out showings at the 67th Thessaloniki International Film Festival(TIFF), one of the most important film festivals in Southeast Europe.
At the same time, the film’s Oscar campaign is in full swing as Cyprus’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards.
Crucial to the implementation and strengthening of the Oscar campaign is the financial support provided by the film’s partners and supporters: the Deputy Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Invest Cyprus, Cytavision, and the Limassol Municipality. Their valuable contribution makes it possible to continue international promotional and publicity efforts for “Hold Onto Me,” while also strengthening the presence of Cypriot cinema on the international stage. This tangible support highlights the importance of collaboration among public bodies, organizations, and businesses in promoting and showcasing Cypriot cultural creativity internationally.
