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The 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival (30/10-09/11/2025) will bestow its honorary Golden Alexander to the renowned Greek filmmaker Yorgos Tsemberopoulos, while hosting a full-scale tribute to his work. Yorgos Tsemberopoulos will also deliver an open masterclass, where he will share the secrets of his art.
We would like to inform you that the submission window for the Podcast section of the 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival is extended until Friday September 12th 2025, 5pm.
The Thessaloniki Film Festival continues its efforts for the greater extroversion of Greek cinema and the promotion of Greek filmmakers abroad, with the support of the Ministry of Culture. The Festival gives the opportunity to two film professionals from Greece who have participated in Thessaloniki Locarno Industry Academy, to travel to the Locarno Film Festival and participate in Locarno Pro. At the same time, the directors who participated in the Agora Short Film Lab of the 65th TIFF will take part in the Cinelink of the Sarajevo Film Festival, where they will have the opportunity of networking with film professionals from abroad and discuss their new projects.
Submissions for the 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (5-15/03/2026) are now open.
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.
