Nafsika Hatzichristou wins Critics’ Jury Prize at 25th Countryside Animafest Cyprus
Nafsika Hatzichristou was awarded the Critics’ Jury Prize in the National Competition at the 25th Countryside Animafest Cyprus for her film "Missing Frequencies." The jury praised her courageous expression of personal hearing loss through a blend of live action and animation, creating a unique sensory experience.
The festival featured 30 international and 7 Cypriot films, with notable winners including Stanley Miller’s "Hind," which took the Grand Prize for narrative film, and Ryo Orikasa’s "The Graffiti," awarded the Grand Prize for non-narrative film. Audience awards went to Michalis Charalambous for "Feed the Cat," Marcy Page’s "Virgin Fandango," and Antonin Niclass’s "Into the Forest" in their respective categories.
The event concluded on August 9 in Koilani, Limassol, marking four days of screenings, concerts, and workshops celebrating international and local animation talent.
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