A cinematic celebration of Cayman Islands stories, voices and visions.
Cayfest on Film 2026 is a follow-up to the successful 2025 edition titled Splice, which explored the thematic concepts of liminal (a transitional stage between two states) and katharsis (emotional purification).
Building on this foundation, the 2026 film showcase embraces Cayfest's theme Global Threads, exploring how our stories, histories, and identities are interwoven across borders. From our three islands to the wider diaspora, Cayfest on Film 2026 will highlight works that reflect connection, migration, cultural exchange, and the shared experiences that bind us together through art.
Cayfest on Film 2026 will be screened on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac in March. This curated programme continues the tradition of highlighting diverse works made in and about the Cayman Islands by a local and global filmmakers.
The Cayman Brac Screening will be held on
Saturday 7 March 2026 from 1:00PM - 9:00PM
in the Conference Room at the Alexander Hotel.
Grand Cayman Screenings
Schedule coming soon.
The Grand Cayman Screenings will be held on
Saturday 14 March 2026 from 1:00PM - 9:00PM
and
Sunday 15 March from 1:00PM - 6:00PM
at the Camana Bay Cinema.
How to submit
Click "Submit a Film" button and fill out the Formstack.
Please include: film file link, runtime, synopsis (max 150 words), film rating (indicate if you have a local or international rating), director bio and screening format.
Note: if you want to enter more than one film, you must fill out one form per film.
Suggested technical specs
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Submissions: Viewing link with password
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Preferred codecs: ProRes or DCP for screening if selected
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Resolution: 1920×1080 (2K) minimum; 4K if available.
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Subtitles: Embed or provide .srt for non-English dialogue.
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Runtime categories: Short (less than 30 min), Feature (more than 30 min), Documentary (any), Music Video (any)
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If you have questions about submissions or Cayfest on Film, please reach out to us at cayfestonfilm@gmail.com
Venues
Camana Bay Cinema in Grand Cayman and The Alexander Hotel in Cayman Brac will host Cayfest on Film 2026, with complimentary screenings of a diverse mix of films and videos.
