Hellenic Film Commission

10/07/2026

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▫️To provide you with better, faster, and more comprehensive updates, starting 15 July, the organization's individual social media accounts will be consolidated into the official Ελληνικό Κέντρο Κινηματογράφου, Οπτικοακουστικών Μέσων & Δημιουργίας account. From that date onward, all activities, news, strategic initiatives, institutional updates, and official announcements will be published exclusively through our central official account.

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10/07/2026

❓What does it mean to operate in protected areas?
🤔What are the duties and responsibilities of a sustainability manager?
✅How do we move from design to actual implementation?

📌In July, the Green SCAP team will continue its work and get down to the nitty-gritty of the final conclusions in Mallorca, from July 24 to 26!

🙏Thank you to all our partners for their wonderful collaboration and thank you to Erasmus+ VET for supporting this fantastic and practical project for sustainability professionals working in the film industry!

Ελληνικό Κέντρο Κινηματογράφου, Οπτικοακουστικών Μέσων & Δημιουργίας Trentino Film Commission Film Office Central Macedonia Power House Hub

24/06/2026

The new study of the ΙΟΒΕ - Ίδρυμα Οικονομικών και Βιομηχανικών Ερευνών Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research titled "Production of Audiovisual Works in Greece: Trends, economic contribution and growth prospects", which was made with the support of Ελληνικό Κέντρο Κινηματογράφου, Οπτικοακουστικών Μέσων & Δημιουργίας highlights the dynamic development of the audiovisual sector in Greece and its significant contribution to the economy.

The study records a significant impact of 1.914 billion. euro in GDP, 43,959 jobs, 581 million euro in public revenue supporting the audiovisual sector. At the same time, it highlights the dynamic development of the sector, with an increase in employment by 147% and an increase in turnover by 137% in the period 2013-2024, while also recording its significant contribution to tourism, innovation and new forms of creation.

The international productions that take place in Greece contribute to the strengthening of tourism. It is estimated that an increase in total cash rebate expenditure for international productions by €1,000 is associated with an increase in tourist expenditure from €17.7 thousand to €24.6 thousand.

15/06/2026

Listen (in Greek) to the podcast created as part of Creative Greece, the podcast series of the Γραφείο Δημιουργική Ευρώπη MEDIA - Creative Europe MEDIA Desk Greece, and discover the secrets, the magic, and the challenges of the professions of the Location Manager and the Location Scouter—the professionals responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing locations for film and audiovisual productions. To answer all our questions and introduce us to this fascinating yet still relatively little-known field, the episode features Dimitris Chalkiadakis, President of the Location & Unit Department Workers' Association, who brings nearly 30 years of experience working on landmark Greek and international productions, as well as Giota Skouvara, who left the production field ten years ago to devote herself exclusively to location scouting.

The Hellenic Film Commission of EKKOMED has played a pivotal role in promoting and strengthening the profession of the Location Manager in Greece. Through targeted initiatives it has already implemented and continues to develop, it has made a significant contribution to the professional recognition and advancement of the sector. Notably, it has organized specialized training programs, established the Location Manager Award for Greek productions while actively supporting productions through the LOCATE (with)in GREECE – Location Scouting Support Program. These initiatives reinforce the domestic audiovisual ecosystem and contribute to establishing Greece as an internationally recognized filming destination.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUWaK6EhgRs&list=PLQjKhChb_RnMtUMFHDindS39jabHGVWhP&index=1

10/06/2026

The Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes Announces Greece as Country of Honour for its 2027 Market Edition, taking place from 11 to 19 May 2027 during the 80th Festival de Cannes.
Under the banner Ride of the Greek Wave, Greece's participation at the 2027 Marché du Film will celebrate a country where creativity, innovation and international collaboration converge.
Leonidas Christopoulos, CEO of Ελληνικό Κέντρο Κινηματογράφου, Οπτικοακουστικών Μέσων & Δημιουργίας declared" We are truly delighted and proud that Greece has been selected as the Country of Honour at the 2027 Marché du Film. This distinction is both a significant recognition and a unique opportunity to showcase Greece's vibrant creative ecosystem on the international stage. Today, Greece is a place where cinematic heritage meets contemporary talent, innovation, and international collaboration. "

14/05/2026

Meet HFC at the Greek Pavillion no 133, Village International

The Hellenic Film Commission by ΕΚΚΟΜΕΔ (HFC) joins the Greek delegation at the Marché du Film of the 79th Cannes Film Festival for further strengthening Greece’s position as a competitive and attractive destination for international film and audiovisual productions.

✔️familiarize yourself with the new audiovisual landscape of the Greek creative sector and have an effective introduction to film industry ecosystem and the financial incentives available now via Greece on Screen.

✔️browse HFC’s two brand-new publications ALL ABOUT FILMING IN GREECE (the edition showcases high-end international AV productions that selected Greece as their shooting location) & mAgenda (the magenta Greek Audiovisual Industry Guide that attempts a mapping of the Greek Creative Sector).

✔️ask anything about:
a) the 40% Cash Rebate GREECE (Film-TV & Animate) with total available public expenditure for 2026 €100,000,000,
b) the new Location Scouting Support Program Locate (with)in Greece and
c) the Minority Coproduction Funding Scheme available for film projects with a Greek minority co-producer attached and local artistic/technical participation.

✔️take a closer look the Highlights of Greek presence at Cannes 79:

✔️Three Greek films participate at the official program of the Festival

Titanic Ocean by Konstantina Kotzamani
Un Certain Regard
📅Premier: 20/5 | 16:30 | Salle Debussy

Free Eliza (notes on an anatomical imperfection) by Alexandra Mathaiou
Quinzaine des Cinéastes
📅Premier: 21/5 | 15:00 | Théâtre Croisette

Eva (1953) by Maria Plyta
Cannes Classics
📅Premier: 18/5 | 16:00 | Salle Buñuel

🌍 In the program Focus WiP of SFC | Rendez-vous Industry | Tropic of the Mourning Gecko by Stavros Markoulakis

✨The project Our Share of Sand by Shalini Adnani, coproduced by Heretic, participates at 2026 GREAT 8 Showcase.

🎧 At the Curators Network of Immersive Market
Byror Chrisovergis (Poetics) & Iraklis Papatheodorou (Onassis Foundation).

🎥 Producers on the Move of European Film Promotion, Greek producer Danae Spathara

🤝 Producers Network (16/5) the participation of the producers:
Leonidas Konstantarakos, Konstantinos Koukoulis, Spyros Skandalos, Konstantina Stavrianou, Christina Sravropoulou

🎬 Short Film Corner (17–20/5) presentation of three awarded Greek short films directed by Aggeliorgas, Vasilis Pantelidis and Kostas Fountas Aloupagiannis

📣On Monday 18th May at 10:30, at Lucia Beach, EKKOMEΔ co-organizes with the Thessaloniki Film Festival and Variety the panel: Producing and Filming with/in Greece.

13/05/2026

The Hellenic Film Commission by ΕΚΚΟΜΕΔ presents mAgenda, the updated Greek Industry Guide that serves as an indispensable tool for anyone seeking to explore, collaborate with, or invest in Greece’s thriving audiovisual and creative sector.

More than a reference book, mAgenda is a living portrait of an industry in motion. Its pages bring together emerging talent earning recognition on the international stage alongside experienced, highly skilled crews whose work speaks for itself. Whether you are a producer, a director, or a production partner looking to set up in Greece, this guide connects you with the people and teams ready to turn ambitious ideas into extraordinary audiovisual work.

The HELLENIC FILM COMMISSION (HFC) is a directorate of the GREEK FILM CENTRE (GFC) which is supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Sports and subsidized by the state. The principal aim of the HELLENIC FILM COMMISSION is to promote and develop Greece as a filming destination for international film...

12/05/2026

Greece’s growing momentum as an international destination for film and television productions is highlighted in the new publication “All About Filming in Greece – Spring 2026 Edition”.

The updated and expanded edition showcases major international productions that selected Greece as the setting for their stories, making use of its iconic locations and its investment incentives.

The HELLENIC FILM COMMISSION (HFC) is a directorate of the GREEK FILM CENTRE (GFC) which is supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Sports and subsidized by the state. The principal aim of the HELLENIC FILM COMMISSION is to promote and develop Greece as a filming destination for international film...

22/04/2026

🌱Tourlida Islet, Lagoon of Messolonghi, Etoliko, Western Region of Greece.

The islet of Tourlida is filled with wooden houses where the open sea meets the lagoon of Messolonghi – Etoliko. The whole lagoon is classified as Environmental Park. Though small, Tourlida is inhabited by fishermen and is well known for the sea salt of superior quality that is being produced.

15/04/2026

Locate (with)in GREECE, the updated version of the Location Scouting Support Program of the Hellenic Film Commission by ΕΚΚΟΜΕΔ, is here!

_Applications Open 16 April 2026 | 13:00
_more Info: https://shorturl.at/nJsoS