WHAT TO LEARN!
The masterclasses and talks at CyFi Fest are designed as a meeting point between creators and curious minds, where the craft behind genre storytelling is explored openly and generously. Rooted in the festival’s grassroots spirit, these sessions bring together internationally acclaimed filmmakers, animators, and innovators to share not only their successes, but their process, challenges, and evolving relationship with technology and imagination. CyFi Fest’s ethos is to demystify the creative journey, inspire emerging voices, and foster meaningful exchange between local and international artists, helping to build a stronger, more connected creative community in Cyprus and beyond.
THE MASTERCLASS SERIES
📍 Theatre Polis OPAP, Nicosia
🗓 Sunday, 22 February 2026
🕙 10:00 – 13:00
Join us for an extraordinary morning with world-class storytellers shaping the future of cinema and animation:
a colab with CYENS - Centre of ExcellenceAlex Proyas
Visionary director, writer, and producer, discussing his career and exploring how modern tools like virtual production are redefining the art of filmmaking.
Director / Writer / ProducerKonstantins Visnevskis & Mārtiņš Upītis
Key animators of the Academy Award-winning film FLOW, sharing their creative process and the journey behind bringing one of the year’s most celebrated animated films to life.
Key Animators
From the shadows of the Galactic Empire to the high-stakes world of James Bond, and the secret battlegrounds of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Simon Kassianides has lived at the crossroads of the world’s most iconic universes.
Now, he arrives at CyFi Fest for a rare live conversation exploring his journey through Star Wars, Marvel, and beyond. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, creative insights, and a glimpse into the craft of bringing legendary worlds to life.
This is the Way!
Actor / Writer / Director