Award-winning film 'Hold Onto Me' (Κράτα Με), directed by Cypriot filmmaker Myrsini Aristidou, continues to make its mark on the international film scene, earning further recognition, participating in the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, and holding its first screenings on American soil as part of its Oscar campaign.
'Hold Onto Me' has been officially nominated as one of three films competing for the European Young Audience Award 2027, one of the prestigious European Film Awards. The winner will be selected through a vote by young audiences aged 12 to 19 from across Europe and announced on 16 January 2027, during the 39th European Film Awards ceremony in Athens.
The film has also been showcased at the 67th Thessaloniki International Film Festival (TIFF), one of Southeastern Europe's most prominent film festivals, with two sold-out screenings.
Meanwhile, the film's Oscar campaign continues to gain momentum, following its selection as Cyprus' official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards.
The continued development and implementation of the film's Oscar campaign have been made possible through the vital financial support of its partners and supporters: the Deputy Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Invest Cyprus, Cytavision, and the Municipality of Limassol.
Their valuable contributions enable the film's ongoing international promotion and visibility, while further strengthening the presence of Cypriot cinema on the global stage. This meaningful support highlights the importance of collaboration between public institutions, organisations, and businesses in promoting Cypriot cultural and artistic achievements internationally
