Best Aegean Short Film
Virundhu
Director: Rishi Chandna
Jury Special Mention (Aegean Short Film)
Die Letzte Wette
Director: Meike Wüstenberg
Best Greek Short Film (Powered by ERT)
Fatbardha
Director: Kitty Kentezi
Jury Special Mention (Greek Short Film)
All The Games
Director: Miltiades Christides
Audience Awards
Audience Award for Best Feature Fiction Film
Anywhere Anytime – by Milad Tangshir
Audience Award for Best Feature Documentary Film
Katwe – by Nima Shirali
Ito Meikyū
Director: Boris Labbé
Trinitario – On The Edge
Director: Denise Speck
Festival Programme 2025
10 Feature Films
7 Feature Documentaries
40 Short Films
9 VR Short Films
7 Awards
2 Environmental Panels
3 Environmental Initiatives
4 Festival Parties & Dinners
1 Field Trip
Feature Films
Screening 10 feature films
Discover a curated selection of bold, thought-provoking, and visually striking feature films from around the world; from Greek Premieres of debut works by rising talents to the latest creations by celebrated filmmakers.
18 July • 20.30 • Marianna Cinema
Documentaries
Screening 7 feature documentaries
This year’s documentary section brings together powerful real-life stories that spark conversation, challenge perspectives, and amplify underrepresented voices. A journey through global truths told with authenticity and vision.
18 July • 20.30 • Starfish Cinema
Short Films
Screening 40 short films
The Short Films Programmes include our International Competition, judged by an acclaimed A-list jury, alongside thematic highlights: Echoes, Greek Shorts, Nomads (films by alumni and friends of the festival) and more. A vibrant mix of voices, styles, and bold cinematic visions in brief form.
19 July • 23.00 • Starfish Cinema
VR & Immersive Programme
9 works
This year’s VR & Immersive programme features six groundbreaking experiences in competition for the AegeanFF VR Seahorse Award. Alongside, we proudly present an honorary Atlas V exhibition showcasing three visionary works produced by Arnaud Colinart, acclaimed VR pioneer and jury member.