The J. F. Costopoulos Foundation, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, instituted in 2019 The J. F. Costopoulos Foundation Award in the context of the Thessaloniki Film Festival. The prize will be awarded to a film from the Greek program selection, holding its premiere at the Festival. The members of this year’s committee are: Betty Kaklamanidou; Professor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; Konstantinos Vassilaros, producer; and Yorgos Zois, filmmaker
