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The Drama International Short Film Festival (DISFF) returns with its 2025 edition, presenting  a rich program for cinema enthusiasts. Dates: September 8–14, 2025 Screenings: 151 short films 35 in the Greek Competition 24 in the Greek Student Competition Submissions: 3,714 from around the world This year’s visual…

Documentary Workshop for Emerging Directors and Producers The Greek Documentary Association presents “With Eyes Wide Open 2025”, an intensive documentary workshop designed for emerging directors and producers. The workshop will take place at Stavrakos Film School over two weekends — September 20–21 and October 4–5, 2025, from 10:00 to 17:00. Participation is free of…

EUFCN – With the Flow: Locations by the Water 📍 Thermi Dam – Thessaloniki Just outside the city, this tranquil lakeside setting blends urban proximity with natural serenity. Reflective waters, pine-covered trails, and gentle hills create a backdrop of calm balance and introspection — perfect for stories unfolding in stillness, reflection, or…

The Film Office of Central Macedonia is participating as a partner in the European project Green SCAP – Green Skills for Cinema and Audiovisual Production, an innovative professional training programme aimed at developing sustainability expertise in the film and audiovisual sector. Green SCAP targets sustainability managers and environmental professionals who wish to enhance their…

Summer with Thessaloniki Cinema Club! The Thessaloniki Cinema Club kicks off its summer season at the Islahane Cultural Hub, presenting a unique documentary series highlighting the city’s talented musicians. Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 7 PM “Giorgos Christianakis – A Discreet Music Presence” (2019, Greece, 86 min) | Dir. Gina Georgiadou Discover the distinguished…

Smells like… cinema! Olympion, Thessaloniki May 23–25, 2025 Three days of imagination and creativity! 61 student films. 2,300 children, parents, and educators. Students spoke through images — sharing their dreams, daily life, the environment, relationships. More than screenings: a vibrant space for expression, collaboration, and storytelling. “We’re learning to see films — and the world…

Cinema, Theory & International Dialogue at AUTH! The Film Office of Central Macedonia proudly supports the initiative of the Department of American Literature and Culture of the School of English, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in collaboration with the Fulbright Foundation Greece. Today, Thursday, May 22 – Short Film Festival Room 108, New Building of the…

"Create the Leading Image!" Poster Exhibition | May 20–22, 2025 Regional Building K3 (26th Oktovriou 64, Thessaloniki) As part of the 4th Student Film Festival – "Smell... Cinema," students become creators presenting their own designs for the festival’s main poster image! A unique exhibition full of imagination, inspiration, and cinephile spirit from the schools participating in this creative…

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film For the fourth consecutive year, the Film Office-Central Macedonia takes part in the Marché du Film of the 78th Cannes Film Festival (May 13–21, 2025), strengthening its international presence in one of the world’s most prestigious film markets. Through targeted actions, professional meetings, and networking events, the Film Office…

A spring full of cinema! 4th Student Film Festival May 23-25, 2025 Olympion Cinema, Thessaloniki A three-day celebration of creativity and filmmaking, open to schools and the public! Primary school students from Thessaloniki, Pieria and Pella team up with students from the Faculty of Education and the Film School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki to write, direct, and present…

Jewish Quarter, Veria (Regional Unit of Imathia, Greece) Filming Category: Urban & Suburban Locations Veria’s Jewish Quarter, known as "Barbouta," is a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This neighborhood sets the perfect stage for historical films and deeply emotional storytelling with its well-preserved buildings, colorful windows, and stone-paved alleys. From its distinctive architecture to the echoes…

Axios - Aliakmonas Delta (Regional Unit of Thessaloniki, Greece) Filming Category: Substitute Locations The Axios-Aliakmonas Delta is one of Greece's most significant wetlands, featuring vast salt marshes, reed beds, and extensive mussel farms. The unique biodiversity and tranquil beauty make it an ideal setting for nature documentaries and films with a strong ecological theme. Whether capturing wildlife footage…