“The production [of Cypriot shorts] is of a higher standard than it was a few years ago. And this is not [just] wishful thinking. You can see Cypriot short films being screened in [well-respected] film festivals and winning awards. I think the quality is on the rise.”

Irish ambassador, 28 Times Cinema at 76. Venice International Film Festival.

Danish ambassador, 28 Times Cinema at 76. Venice International Film Festival.

Finnish ambassador, 28 Times Cinema at 76. Venice International Film Festival.

Maltese ambassador, 28 Times Cinema at 76. Venice International Film Festival.

Austrian ambassador, 28 Times Cinema at 76. Venice International Film Festival.

German ambassador, 28 Times Cinema at 76. Venice International Film Festival.

Dutch ambassador, 28 Times Cinema at 76. Venice International Film Festival.

Estonian ambassador, 28 Times Cinema at 76. Venice International Film Festival.

Belgian ambassador, 28 Times Cinema at 76. Venice International Film Festival.