From Variety · Christopher Vourlias · · 30s
Hold Onto Me Director Kicks Off Oscar Campaign
Cypriot filmmaker Myrsini Aristidou launches historic Oscar bid after Sundance audience award win.
In brief
Cypriot filmmaker Myrsini Aristidou launches historic Oscar bid after Sundance audience award win. Cypriot director Myrsini Aristidou becomes first Cypriot to submit film for Oscars after Sundance audience prize win. Originally reported by Variety.
Sundance Win
Cypriot filmmaker Myrsini Aristidou won Sundance audience prize for her debut film Hold Onto Me.
“I really feel like we're underdogs”
Historic Oscar Submission
Hold Onto Me became first Cypriot film to enter Academy Awards international feature race.
Underdog Statement
Aristidou said she feels like underdogs despite historic Oscar submission.
“I really feel like we're underdogs”
The short version
Cypriot director Myrsini Aristidou becomes first Cypriot to submit film for Oscars after Sundance audience prize win.
