“Hold Onto Me” wins Audience Award at Sundance
After a world premiere with a sold out screening and a double standing ovation, “Hold Onto Me” wins the prestigious Audience Award: World Cinema Dramatic at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
A historic distinction for Cypriot cinema was achieved by the film Hold Onto Me by Cypriot director Myrsini Aristidou, which was honored with the Audience Award: World Cinema Dramatic at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, one of the most important independent film festivals in the world. The announcement was made in the context of the official award ceremony of the Festival, with the Sundance audience distinguishing the film among the entries of the event and awarding it the most important audience recognition award.
Hold Onto Me is the first Cypriot, Greek-language feature film to participate in Sundance, marking a historic moment for Cypriot cinema from its first appearance. The film held its world premiere with a sold out screening and a double standing ovation, receiving a warm reception from the audience and critics. Winning the Sundance Audience Award confirms the film’s strong emotional connection with the audience and is a top honor for both the creator and contemporary Cypriot filmmaking, paving the way for a dynamic international career.
