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Exploring the Green Locations of Central Macedonia The Region of Central Macedonia, through the Directorate of Tourism and the Film Office of Central Macedonia, invites you to a 3-day event dedicated to sustainable film production, taking place from September 7–9, 2025, across Kilkis, Pella, and Serres. The program includes: Field visits…

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Region of Central Macedonia, the Interdepartmental Master’s Program in Tourism and Local Development, and Film Office Central Macedonia are organizing a seminar titled: "Cinema, Environment & Culture: The Green Perspective for Sustainable Local Development" The event will take place on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM,…

At the 65th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, we discussed the role of Film Commissions in the growth of the film industry in Europe. Venia Vergou (EUFCN Manager) moderated the panel with representatives from the Apulia Film Commission (Italy), Oslo Film Commission (Norway), Hellenic Film Commission (Greece), and Film Office - Central Macedonia (Greece), who shared…

“Central Macedonia: A promising filming destination” Organized by: Region of Central Macedonia Saturday, November 16, 2024, 12.00-14.00 Open Stage, Paviliion 13, HELEXPO, Thessaloniki In the framework of the 39th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia 2024. 12.00​ - Introductions: Elena Rapti, Deputy Minister of Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Regional Governor of Central Macedonia Vicky Hatzivassiliou, Vice Governor of Tourism of Central Macedonia…

A panel discussion on the essential work of Film Commissions and Film Offices in developing the European film industry across Europe! Representatives from Italy, Norway, and Greece will discuss the support that Film Commissions provide to audiovisual productions at all stages: pre-production (funding, development, location scouting) and post-production (festival premieres, film tourism, and more). 17:00-18:30 |…

The Zagori Fiction Days 2024 festival in collaboration with www.epekeinahora.gr and the series Balkans is organizing an open script competition through the film freeway platform. Greek screenwriters are invited to submit a script and development of a first episode based on a literary work of their choice. ZFD WEEKEND in Vitsa Zagori in October 2024 will include…

The Film Office - Central Macedonia participated for the first time at the European Film Market (EFM) of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. More than 12,000 trade visitors from 143 countries participated in this year’s EFM and more than 614 exhibiting companies and institutions, were presented during the market’s activities. The Film Office had the opportunity…

The Film Office-Central Macedonia, in collaboration with Filming GREECE, organized at March 12, 2024, a networking meeting "Business Link2Cinema: A connection of professionals with the cinema" (New Conference Center of the Central Macedonia Region, Thessaloniki). The Vice Governor of Tourism, Mrs Vicky Chatzivasileiou, opened the event and delivered a short greeting. BUSINESS LINK 2 CINEMA opened up…

Film Office-Central Macedonia, in collaboration with Filming GREECE, is organizing a networking meeting "A Connection of Entrepreneurs with Cinema". BUSINESS LINK 2 CINEMA opens up new horizons for promoting and enhancing the film industry in Central Macedonia and develops partnerships with potential suppliers, investors-coproducers, and sponsors. Service and goods providers will become familiar with contract procedures, terms,…

On November 10, 2023, the film community gathered for a training day in collaboration with the Film Office of the Central Macedonia Region and the Greek Film Center. We were briefed on funding programs, electronic services, and the initiatives of the Center. This initiative enhanced dialogue and strengthened our professional relationships. We want to thank you all…

Αn engaging discussion, in the framework of Agora Talks of the 64th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, took place on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Thessaloniki Photography Museum. The focus of the talk was on what it truly means to belong to a film community and how one secures and maintains this advantage. Accessing, positioning, and…

Training day for the local industry Powered by the Film Office Central Macedonia & the Greek Film Centre Friday, November 10, 2023 11:00 – 13:00 @GFC booth – Warehouse C Networking event and training day dedicated to the film industry professionals of Central Macedonia in order to familiarize themselves with the funding opportunities, e-services, innovative initiatives and tools of the…