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Sotiris Kraniotis and Kris Radanov, actors, stunt performers, and stunt coordinators from the STUNT-PROJECT team, gave an exciting and innovative masterclass, titled “Movie Stunts - Introduction to the Exciting World of Cinematic Action” on Monday, November 3rd, at the Pavlos Zannas theater. The engaging discussion, moderated by film director Dimitris Nakos, provided the perfect opportunity for the audience to delve into the technical and artistic dimensions of cinematic stunts, and to understand their pivotal role in cinematic storytelling.

The discussion “Do it Right: From Concept to the Festival Circuit” took place on Wednesday, November 5, as part of the Agora Talks at the 66th TIFF. Addressing his opening remarks, Thanos Stavropoulos, Manager of Agora, warmly welcomed the participants and the audience, expressing his gratitude towards the Municipality of Thessaloniki for hosting the event at the Thessaloniki Music Center.

Isabelle Huppert's award winning ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 4th, at the screening of Paul Verhoeven's film Elle, at the packed Olympion theatre. The multi-awarded actress, a guest of honor at the 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, was honored by Stelios Angeloudis, the Mayor of Thessaloniki, with the City of Thessaloniki award for her overall contribution to cinema and culture. 

Amidst a festive and heartfelt ambiance, the Agora of the 66th Thessaloniki Film Festival bestowed its awards at a special event held on Wednesday, November 5th, at Warehouse C. 

The discussion “Innovate. Collaborate. Transform: Shaping the future of our industry” in collaboration with ACE Producers, took place on Tuesday, November 4, as part of the Agora Talks at the 66th TIFF. Thanos Stavropoulos, Agora Manager, opened by welcoming the participants and expressing his thanks to the Municipality of Thessaloniki for hosting the event at the Thessaloniki Music Center.

The screening of the eight projects participating in this year’s Agora Works in Progress of the 66th TIFF took place on Tuesday, November 4th, at the Frida Liappa theatre, offering a fascinating perspective on the future of cinema. The Agora Works in Progress focuses on projects in the post-production stage from  the Mediterranean region and Southeastern Europe.