MONITOR AUDIO CINERGY BRINGS HIGH-FIDELITY SOUND TO CIFF 2025

Monitor Audio is partnering with the inaugural Cine International Film Festival 2025 (CIFF), supplying immersive high-fidelity sound throughout the four-day event.

Running from 7th to 10th May 2025 at London’s Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel, the new independent film festival is set to become a key player in the UK’s cultural calendar.

CINERGY SYSTEM AT THE HEART OF THE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE

Monitor Audio’s flagship Cinergy THX Certified Ultra speaker system, backed by the brand’s Installation Amplifiers 2G, will provide cinematic sound for all screenings during the festival at the Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel, London.

MONITOR AUDIO SOUND THROUGHOUT THE VENUE

Beyond the screening rooms, Monitor Audio’s sound will be present throughout the hotel, including the bar and restaurant, offering guests a consistent audio experience during the event. The sponsorship is part of Monitor Audio’s broader collaboration with Karma Sanctum Soho and aligns with the brand’s mission to elevate the audiovisual quality of cultural events.

CIFF 2025 A PLATFORM FOR EMERGING FILMMAKERS

CIFF is a new venture from DREAMTOWN Entertainment, Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel, and the Academy Award and BAFTA-winning Goldfinch production company. With a focus on British independent film, CIFF aims to give a platform to emerging filmmakers while also featuring international cinema through curated programmes and partnerships. A key aspect of the festival is its charitable focus, including support for the Teenage Cancer Trust and the introduction of the Goldfinch Academy Bursary, which offers financial and mentorship support to rising talent in the industry.

DIVERSE PROGRAMME AND PANEL TALKS

The CIFF schedule includes ten feature films, 28 short films, and a series of panels featuring prominent industry voices. Highlights include the world premiere of Savage Flowers, a psychological thriller starring Roxanne McKee and Nick Moran; Borrowed Time, a John Lennon biopic; and Los Frikis, a Cuban coming-of-age film. Other screenings include QUANT directed by Sadie Frost, London: The Modern Babylon with a Q&A from Julien Temple, and documentaries on Paul Oakenfold’s Perfecto Records and London’s Heaven Nightclub.

CELEBRITY JURY AND AWARD CEREMONY

A star-studded jury, led by Asia Argento and including figures such as Roger Daltrey, Tamer Hassan, Sadie Frost, and Paul Oakenfold, will judge the festival’s short film programme. The awards ceremony on 10th May will celebrate achievements across several categories, including a forward-looking award for Best AI Production.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT THROUGH EXPERT PANELS

CIFF’s panel talks are set to offer insights into key topics shaping the future of film, from financing and distribution to the impact of AI. Among the most anticipated sessions is the Girls on Film podcast panel, which will bring expert analysis and discussion to the live stage.

ACCESSIBLE TICKETING FOR FILM FANS

CIFF is keeping the festival experience accessible, with day passes starting at £10 and a full four-day pass available for £34.99. The opening night world premiere screening of Savage Flowers is priced at £16.

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