Press releases

Led by the Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism Vicky Hatzivassiliou, the  Film  Office  of the Region of Central Macedonia participated this year in the  Marché du  Film  of  the  78th  Cannes  Film Festival, one of the largest film markets internationally. The Film Office of the Region of Central Macedonia participated for the…

A conference titled “Cinema, Environment and Culture: The Green Perspective for Sustainable Local Development in the Region of Central Macedonia” was held at the Research Dissemination Center (KEDEA) of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh). The event, organized with the scientific support of AUTh and the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Program in Tourism and Local Development, attracted  numerous academics, students,…

The Interdepartmental Master’s Program (IMTP) "Tourism and Local Development" of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in collaboration with the FILM OFFICE of the Region of Central Macedonia, is organizing a conference titled: "Cinema, Environment & Culture: The Green Perspective for Sustainable Local Development". The conference will occur on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 11:00 AM to…

Landmarks of Central Macedonia: When History Meets Cinema Filming locations as a tool for showcasing a region’s historical and cultural heritage The iconic landscapes of Central Macedonia and their vast potential to highlight the region’s historical and cultural heritage were the focus of the event "Landmarks of Central Macedonia through the Machine of Time." The…

Landmarks of Central Macedonia Through the Lens of "Time Machine" at the 27th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival The Film Office of Central Macedonia, in collaboration with the investigative television show Time Machine, presents well-known and lesser-known landmarks of Central Macedonia that have "starred" in the show's historical narratives, marking its 20-year presence on Greek…

The Film Office of the Region of Central Macedonia at the European Film Market of the Berlin International Film Festival For the second consecutive year, the Film Office of the Region of Central Macedonia participated in the European Film Market, the film industry market of the Berlin International Film Festival, the renowned "Berlinale" (February…

The Film Office of the Region of Central Macedonia at the international film event “When East Meets West” in Trieste. For the second consecutive year, the Film Office of the Region of Central Macedonia participated in the 15th-anniversary edition of the film market “When East Meets West” in Trieste, Italy, as part of the…

The Film Office-Central Macedonia participated again this year in Focus 2023, where it had an important presence in the official presentation of Greece as a competitive filming destination internationally. The presentation was co-organized by the Hellenic Film Commission/Greece Film Center and EKOME (National Centre for Audiovisual Media and Communication). Led by the Vice Governor of Tourism,…

The Regional Governor of Central Macedonia Mr Apostolos Tzitzikostas was head of a business mission to Montreal and Toronto, in the framework of his official visit to Canada in November 2023. Mr. Tzitzikostas met with officials, representatives of import companies and travel agencies, as well as film companies and executives of the Greek diaspora in Canada,…