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An all-day discussion delving into the cinematic universe of the Greek summer was held within the framework of the 4th Evia Film Project, an initiative dedicated to green cinema, organized by the Thessaloniki Film Festival with the support of the Ministry of Culture. During the discussion entitled “Filming the Greek Summer: Light and Myths, Stereotypes and Challenges,” issues such as sustainability, tourism, the construction and deconstruction of the stereotypes that have shaped the Greek summer, as well as the conditions that make filming during summer a rather demanding endeavor were explored. 

The 4th Evia Film Project, Thessaloniki Film Festival’s green initiative, went on with full force on Thursday, June 19th, featuring screenings, workshops for both children and film industry professionals, as well as activities and events organized by the Agora. Beloved actress Maria Kallimani, with an outstanding career in cinema, theater, and television, delivered a masterclass in Agia Anna, under the title “Α cinematic journey in front of the camera.” 

The 4th Evia Film Project, Thessaloniki Film Festival’s green initiative, continued on Wednesday, June 18th, with screenings, workshops for both children and film industry professionals, as well as with the unveiling of the Agora projects. The legendary cinematographer Nikos Kavoukidis, who has completed 70 years of uninterrupted presence in Greek cinema, attended the screening of the film Jenny Jenny, and spoke with the Festival’s Artistic Director, Orestis Andreadakis.

The opening ceremony of the 4th Evia Film Project, Thessaloniki Film Festival’s green initiative, took place on Tuesday June 17th, at the packed “Apollon” open-air movie theater of Edipsos, with the screening of the feel-good smash hit musical Mamma Mia!, which was filmed in Greece. The Festival’s General Director Elise Jalladeau and the Artistic Director Orestis Andreadakis welcomed the audience, while Vice President Katerina Bei attended the event, representing the Festival’s Board of Directors. Among those honoring the opening ceremony of the 4th Evia Film Project with their presence were the Deputy Minister of Culture, responsible for Contemporary Culture, Iason Fotilas, the Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism of the Region of Central Macedonia, Vicky Hadjivassiliou, the Mayor of Istiaia-Edipsos, Ioannis Kontzias, the Deputy Mayor of Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna, Evmorfia Paschalidi, cinematographer Nikos Kavoukidis, film director Yorgos Tsemberopoulos, and actor Fanis Mouratidis.

The 4th Evia Film Project is hosting an exciting all-day discussion that explores the cinematic universe of Greek summer, along with a series of masterclasses delivered by renowned creators and film industry professionals.