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22/07/2026

Stories shape how we see the world—but what shapes the stories that reach our screens?

The European consultation "Stories at Risk" is now open!

Developed by Seriesly Berlin and selected for sponsorship by the Council of Europe Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions, the initiative explores the conditions for creative freedom, cultural diversity and storytelling in European series.

Implemented in collaboration with a Europe-wide network of leading festivals, markets, professional associations and industry organisations, the consultation invites writers, producers, broadcasters and streaming platforms, festivals and markets, and film commissions, public funding bodies and other public institutions to share their perspectives.

📝 The survey is anonymous, takes 10–15 minutes, and is open until 10 August 2026.

The findings will inform the Stories at Risk online Think Tank sessions and will be presented at Seriesly Berlin in September 2026 and published in an executive summary.

👉 Take part in the consultation:
https://survey.lamapoll.de/Stories-at-Risk/en

21/07/2026

OPEN CALL | TiDF is among the most important documentary festivals in Europe and an Oscars® documentary feature qualifying festival, celebrating the art of documentary via a rich program of films, events, initiatives and the Agora Doc Market, a lively hub for film professionals.

The Festival has four competition sections: Feature Length International Competition, Newcomers International Competition, >>Film Forward International Competition and Immersive: All around cinema International Competition.

Submission dates are as follows:

🦜Early bird submissions are open until September 18th, 2026 with an entry fee of 40 euros for each submission.

🫡 From September 19th on, submissions will be open until November 30th, 2026 with an entry fee of 60 euros.

🕑The deadline for submissions is November 30th, 2026.

🏆Please note that the film that wins the Golden Alexander award will automatically be eligible to submit for Academy Awards consideration in the Documentary Feature category.

👀 READ MORE ON THE AWARDS AND QUALIFICIATIONS AT https://filmfestival.gr/en/newsroom/news/29tidfcallforentries/

20/07/2026

OPEN CALL | IMMERSIVE XR

The Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival presents the Immersive: All around cinema International Competition section, featuring XR/AR/VR projects which prove that this new medium can pave the way for novel cinematic experience and art. The films that meet the following conditions are eligible to participate in the XR IC section:

1) production must have been completed within 24 (twenty-four) months preceding the Festival opening date

2) the project has not been released or screened publicly in Greece, physically or online

Please submit Immersive / XR projects here: https://filmfestival.gr/en/open-calls/

Deadline for Immersive / XR projects: January 8th, 2027.

Immersive / XR projects submissions are free of charge.

15/07/2026

Thessaloniki Locarno Industry Academy - Open Call Announced!

Are you an emerging film professional working in film promotion?

Discover the Thessaloniki Locarno Industry Academy and join the new generation of industry leaders!

Application Deadline August 17, 2026
Program Dates November 7-12, 2026

The Thessaloniki International Film Festival and the Locarno Film Festival are launching the application call for ‘Industry Academy’, a joint initiative that takes place in Thessaloniki for the eleventh consecutive year, aiming to give a significant boost to the careers of young film professionals. We are expecting your applications!

What does the Industry Academy offer to its participants?

Daily sessions with high-profile and experienced professionals and experts including sales agents, distributors, exhibitors, heads of marketing departments, festival programmers and producers.

Case study presentations and informal discussions during which participants can directly interact and exchange opinions/visions with their colleagues and guest speakers.

Group sessions to encourage team work on a specific project.

Access to a number of professional events, particularly in the context of the industry event AGORA (November 6-14,2026), to gain a better overview of market activities and an understanding of the challenges faced by European and international key players in the film industry.

Access to festival screenings as well as industry work-in-progress screenings.

Unique opportunities to broaden their range of professional contacts thanks to specific networking activities with AGORA industry attendees.

https://filmfestival.gr/en/tiff/tiff-agora/thessaloniki-locarno-industry-academy/

13/07/2026

OPEN CALL | Thessaloniki Locarno Industry Academy

The Thessaloniki International Film Festival and the Locarno Film Festival are launching the application call for ‘Industry Academy’, a joint initiative that takes place in Thessaloniki for the eleventh consecutive year, aiming to give a significant boost to the careers of young film professionals. We are expecting your applications!

After the previous successful editions, the latest edition of the Industry Academy will take place during the 67th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, which takes place from November 5 - 15, 2026 with the support of the Ministry of Culture.

The Academy offers to participants sessions with high-profile and experienced professionals and experts including sales agents, distributors, exhibitors, heads of marketing departments, festival programmers and producers. Participants can directly interact and exchange opinions/visions with their colleagues and guest speakers and they will, also, have access to a number of professional events, particularly in the context of the Agora, to gain a better overview of market activities and an understanding of the challenges faced by European and international key players in the film industry.

The official language of the Industry Academy is English.

The deadline for applications is Monday, August 17th.

More information:

The Thessaloniki International Film Festival and the Locarno Film Festival are launching the application call for ‘Industry Academy’, a joint initiative that takes place in Thessaloniki for the eleventh consecutive …

23/06/2026

AGORA Series Talents | DEADLINE EXTENDED until JULY 6

AGORA Series Talents is a talent development and networking program tailored for both emerging and established screenwriters based in Greece and serves as a vibrant incubator for creative voices. It features hands-on workshops, masterclasses, personalized one on one feedback from acclaimed audiovisual professionals, and expert coaching on both personal and project presentation. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and present their work to top-tier guests at the end of the program.

Read more and apply: https://filmfestival.gr/en/tiff/tiff-agora/agora-series-talents/

11/06/2026

EVIA FILM PROJECT 5 🍄 Films directed by beloved Greek filmmakers, classical world cinema gems, exciting adventures, thrillers and love stories that unravel in impassable lands of dense vegetation are lining up at the 5th Evia Film Project, carried out with the support of the Greek Ministry of Culture from June 23rd to June 27th, 2026.

In addition, distinguished guests from the field of culture will take part in open discussions that accompany the films screened with a free admission at the open-air cinemas “Apollon” in Edipsos and “Elymnion” in Limni, whereas a special screening will be held at the central square of the village Rovies. Moreover, the audience will have the chance to take delight in a series of unique VR films at the Kyma info point in Edipsos. Last but not least, the Evia Film Project is hosting once again a series of educational workshops for children and teens.

Learn more:

Films exploring the mythology of the forest from different perspectives, a series of engaging open discussions and educational workshops for children and teenagers at the 5th Evia Film Project.

10/06/2026

Stellar news for Greece! Greece will be the 2027 country of honor at the biggest film market in Europe, the Cannes Festival Marché du Film. Greece will have a key role in the actions held within the framework of the 80th anniversary Cannes Film Festival (11-19 May, 2027). This highly important distinction places Greece under the spotlight as one of the top-notch audiovisual hubs in Europe, and acknowledges its constantly growing influence on the world film and audiovisual landscape. This dynamic course is fueled by a new generation of filmmakers, an ever-developing film production sector and a solid commitment towards international collaborations. Over the last years, the Cannes Festival Marché du Film has engaged in a close partnership with Greece, and more particularly with the Thessaloniki International Film Festival and EKKOMED. Under the title "Ride the Greek Wave", the participation of Greece at the 2027 Marché du Film will showcase our country as a crossroad of creativity, innovation and international collaboration.

08/06/2026

Big AGORA news!

The film "Magma" by Mia Bendrimia which participated as a project in our AGORA Docs in Progress 2025 will have its international premiere at Sheffield Docfest (International First Feature Competition) --> https://www.sheffdocfest.com/film/magma

The project had received the main AGORA Docs in Progress Award, Two Thirty-Five (2|35) Award for Post-production services.

We are proud to see the project travel and give our warmest wishes for a long and successful trajectory.

02/06/2026

Open Call for projects in development -- DOK Leipzig

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