Cambodia International Film Festival

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Arts & CulturePhnom Penh
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration9 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsCIFF distinguishes itself through scale and
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KHR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Cambodia International Film Festival in Phnom Penh

Cambodia International Film Festival is the country's largest and most industry-focused film event, screening roughly one hundred fifty films from about forty countries across ten Phnom Penh venues each spring, including the French Institute, the Bophana Center, and open-air riverside screenings. Opening with a formal ceremony at the historic Chaktomuk Theater, CIFF combines public film culture with industry networking aimed at growing Cambodia's film production and co-production landscape.

Cambodia International Film Festival has grown into the country's most industry-oriented film event, drawing distributors, producers, and international guests to Phnom Penh each spring for a run built around roughly one hundred fifty films from around forty countries.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

CIFF distinguishes itself through scale and industry orientation, drawing roughly 150 films from about 40 countries into a week-long program across some ten venues, from the French Institute of Cambodia and Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center to hotel screening rooms and free open-air showings along the riverside walking street

02

The mystery stays covered

Dedicated environmental and Indigenous film programming at the Royal University of Phnom Penh broadens the festival beyond pure entertainment into advocacy and education

03

The city starts moving

The opening ceremony at the historic Chaktomuk Theater, drawing several hundred guests, anchors the festival's identity as Cambodia's flagship platform for attracting international productions and industry partnerships

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Signature elements include the formal opening ceremony at Chaktomuk Theater

Water and renewal

Living ritual

multi-venue screenings spanning cultural institutions and hotels

The sacred route

Living ritual

free open-air riverside cinema

The local code

Living ritual

dedicated environmental and Indigenous film strands at the Royal University of Phnom Penh

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and industry-facing panels aimed at building international co-production ties

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Smart-casual attire suits ticketed venue screenings and the opening ceremony at Chaktomuk Theater, while riverside open-air screenings call for relaxed, comfortable clothing. Bring a light...

Safety

At Cambodia International Film Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Phnom Penh you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

KHR

Family friendly

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Interactive map11.56 N, 104.92 EOpen in Google Maps

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Nearest airportPNH — Phnom Penh
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Phnom Penh you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Phnom Penh via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Phnom Penh, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual attire suits ticketed venue screenings and the opening ceremony at Chaktomuk Theater, while riverside open-air screenings call for relaxed, comfortable clothing. Bring a light layer for air-conditioned cinemas and consider an umbrella or rain jacket, since the festival's spring timing can bring occasional showers.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Cambodia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Cambodia International Film Festival?

Cambodia International Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 21–29 March 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cambodia International Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

9 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Is it family friendly?

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Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLtourismcambodia.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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