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The Thessaloniki International Film Festival and the Locarno Film Festival are launching the application call for ‘Industry Academy’, a joint initiative that takes place in Thessaloniki for the tenth consecutive year, aiming to give a significant boost to the careers of young film professionals. We are expecting your applications!
Agora, the industry section of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, is setting the stage for its most dynamic edition fueled by rich collaboration and joint ventures. The 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival will take place from October 30th until November 9th, with the support of the Ministry of Culture. The Agora of the 66th Thessaloniki IFF continues its mission to support the cinema of tomorrow by fostering new partnerships that highlight Southeastern Europe, the Mediterranean and Greece.
Under the Full Moon, we ride our bikes to the moon and become children again at the open-air screening of the masterpiece E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) by Steven Spielberg. The Thessaloniki Film Festival is organizing the screening on Thursday, July 10 at 21:30 at Pier A, in the Port of Thessaloniki. Beneath the night sky, the port transforms into a magical open-air cinema, offering the audience a unique opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable film, accompanied by a refreshing Fischer beer. The screening is held with the support of the Thessaloniki Port Authority.
The 4th Evia Film Project, the Thessaloniki Film Festival’s green initiative, carried out with the support of the Ministry of Culture, was held from June 17 to 21 in Northern Evia — Edipsos, Limni, and Agia Anna — was completed with great success. This year, 13 short and feature-length films and 3 VR films were screened in Northern Evia. Additionally, 4 masterclasses, 4 educational workshops, an all-day discussion, 4 parties, and 18 musical events celebrating Music Day were held, while 6 projects were presented to professionals from around the world. All events were free and open to the public.
With music, dance, and the screening of the smash hit Stelios by Yorgos Tsemberopoulos attended by members of the film’s cast and crew, at the packed open-air cinema “Apollon”, the 4th Evia Film Project, the Festival’s green initiative, carried out with the support of the Ministry of Culture, called it a wrap on Saturday June 21st, 2025. This year, the 4th EFP hosted a grand music feast for its closing, featuring a series of special events in Edipsos and Limni, celebrating in the best way the first day of summertime and Music Day.
