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Greek Tourism Ministry Teams Up with Thessaloniki Film Festival

The Greek Tourism Ministry has partnered with the Thessaloniki Film Festival to promote tourism and Greek culture through joint initiatives.

Drama International Short Film Festival 2024: Call For Entries

Filmmakers from all over the world are welcome to submit their creations to the Drama International Short Film Festival (DISFF).

Film Tourism: GNTO and EKOME Boost Cooperation for Greece’s Promotion

The GNTO and EKOME renewed a memorandum of cooperation, aiming for the international promotion of Greece through TV and film productions.

TV Show Filmed on Mykonos Among Top 10 Most Popular on Netflix

Mykonos, one of Greece’s most popular islands, has contributed to the popularity of the Netflix series “A Perfect Story”.

Amorgos Getting Ready for its 14th International Film Festival

From 12 to 17 November, Amorgos will host the 14th International Short Film Festival with films from around the world.

Oscars 2023: Greece’s ‘Behind the Haystacks’ Up for Best Int’l Feature Film Award

The film ‘Behind the Haystacks’ will be Greece’s official entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the 96th Academy Awards.

Venice Film Festival: Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ Starring Emma Stone Wins Golden Lion

“Poor Things”, Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’ surrealist black comedy, won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Short Film Competition on Climate Crisis Launches in Greece

The Greek Environment and Energy Ministry has announced the launch of a short film script competition that addresses the issue of the climate crisis.

Greece Invited to Submit Films for the 96th Oscars Race

Greek film producers invited to submit movies for Oscar nomination, deadline August 31.

Central Macedonia Film Office Attends Cannes Film Market

The Central Macedonia Region Film Office introduced the region as a prime filming destination during this year’s Cannes Film Market.

Corfu: Filming Location for ‘The Return’ with Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche

Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche star in a movie filmed on Corfu that revives Odysseus’ journey home but with a contemporary twist.

‘Griechenland’ Comedy Filmed on Milos Takes Austria by Storm

The movie ‘Griechenland’, which was filmed on Milos, has become a hit in Austria and also promotes the Greek island’s tourism potential.

EUFCN: Chiliadou Beach, Greece, Wins Best European Film Location Award

Chiliadou Beach on the island of Evia in Greece was crowned “Best European Film Location of 2022” by the EUFCN.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization: City Booms as Cruise, Food, Film Destination

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization’s 2022 report highlights the northern Greek city’s growth in cruise, food and film tourism.

EUFCN: Greece’s Chiliadou Beach Nominated for Best Filming Location

The European Film Commission Network (EUFCN) has included Chiliadou Beach on the island of Evia, Greece, among the five finalists for the Best Filming Location competition.

Greece’s GNTO-EKOME Agree to Promote Tourism, Domestic Film Production

Greek film and tourism bodies team up to promote destination Greece and domestic film projects.

New Deal to Boost Film Tourism to Greece

Greece’s film body EKOME has teamed up with the state’s investment promotion agency regarding a deal expected to boost film production and tourism to the country.

Central Macedonia’s Film Office Promotes Region at FOCUS Event in UK

International cinema and TV professionals were recently informed on how big productions can be supported in Central Macedonia through the Region’s established Film Office.

Central Greece Aiming to Host More Sports Tourism Events, Attract Film Productions

The 2023 tourism promotion plan of Central Greece will focus on attracting more sports events and film productions to the region.

Volunteers Wanted for ‘Beyond Borders’ Film Festival of Castellorizo

The organizer of the “Beyond Borders” International Documentary Film Festival of Castellorizo is looking for people to help out in the festival’s 8th edition in August 2023.