Welcome and registration
Introduction by AFO and City of Athens
Brief run through of the Industry Days – introduction to the region, co-production opportunities, financing opportunities, network and hopefully get some projects up and running!
Hellenic Film & Audiovisual Center
CEO of Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center, Mr. Leonidas Christopoulos, discusses opportunities and challenges of creative industry.
Match Making
Building partnerships and pushing ideas. Personalized pre-booked B2B meetings between industry professionals via athensfilmoffice.com platform.
3 meetings * 30 mins each.
Panel Talk
How can small markets like Greece and the Nordics collaborate to develop bold, internationally resonant content? This panel brings together leading Nordic producers to explore co-production strategies, financing models, and creative approaches that turn local stories into global successes, including the case study of So Long, Marianne.
Speakers: Kjartan Thordarson, Maria Kivinen, Jarmo Lampela, Nancy Kokolaki.
Moderator: Eleni Chandrinou
Panel Talk
Greek Originals. They exist!
Celebrate the rise of original storytelling from Greece’s television networks. This panel brings together the creative voices behind upcoming series Why dad, why? (Antenna) and The Great Chimera (ERT) to share their vision, debut trailers, and discuss the momentum driving Greece’s TV industry forward. Discover how Greek originals are not only captivating local audiences but also carving out a place on the global stage.
Speakers: Antonis Andris, Giannis Papadakos, Vassilis Chrysanthopoulos
Moderator: Victoria Elmacioglu
Match Making #2
Building partnerships and pushing ideas. Personalized pre-booked B2B meetings between industry professionals via athensfilmoffice.com platform.
3 meetings * 30 mins each.
Masterclass with Michael Colleary: From Blockbusters to Storytelling Mastery
Join acclaimed screenwriter and producer Michael Colleary—known for his work on Face/Off, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and the TV series Professionals—for an exclusive public masterclass. With over three decades in the industry, Colleary has crafted some of Hollywood’s most iconic stories. In this session, he’ll share his journey from UCLA’s film school to writing for major studios, offering invaluable insights into the art of screenwriting, navigating creative challenges, and building a lasting career in film and television. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or a professional, this is a rare opportunity to learn from a seasoned storyteller with years in the Hollywood trenches.
In conversation with Irina Ignatiew
Pitching
Join us for an exciting evening as the 2024 cohort of The Owl Screenwriting Workshop takes the stage to pitch their original projects. Be among the first to discover fresh concepts, connect with emerging screenwriters, and network with fellow creators and industry enthusiasts.
Jurors
Networking drinks & Party!
Welcome and registration
Panel Talk
Closing the Gap: Banks, Rebates, and the Financing Puzzle
A candid discussion on how banks evaluate projects, negotiate terms, and manage risk—plus how rebate structures are evolving.
Designed for producers navigating the realities of closing finance on international projects.
Speakers:
Moderated by: Fanis Papathanasiou
Powered by EKKOMED, by invitation only.
Match Making
Building partnerships and pushing ideas. Personalized pre-booked B2B meetings between industry professionals via athensfilmoffice.com platform.
3 meetings * 30 mins each.
Panel Talk
With production budgets soaring and distribution channels in constant flux, international co-productions have become increasingly crucial for filmmakers. This panel looks at the potential that Greece offers as a minority co-production partner and the opportunities this collaboration can unlock.
Speakers: Maria Drandaki (Homemade Films), Konstantinos Vasilaros (StudioBauhaus) and Vicky Miha (Asterisk*).
Moderator: Eleni Chandrinou
Match Making
Building partnerships and pushing ideas. Personalized pre-booked B2B meetings between industry professionals via athensfilmoffice.com platform.
3 meetings * 30 mins each.
Panel Talk
Through conversation with art directors and striking before-and-after visuals, this panel explores how Greece’s landmarks and soundstages are reimagined and transformed into cinematic worlds.
Speakers: Dimitris Ziakas, Daphni Kalogianni
Moderator: Stathis Kalogeropoulos
Panel Talk
European genre storytelling is evolving, with filmmakers blending and subverting conventions in horror, thriller, sci‑fi, and fantasy. This panel brings together producers and industry experts to explore innovation, cross-border European co-productions, and strategies for reaching audiences both locally and globally. Panelists will share insights into the creative process, production approaches, and the distribution challenges and opportunities that shape the future of European genre films and series.
Speakers: Kristinn Thordarson, Meg Thomson, Aurélie Iniesta, Dennis Iliadis
Modetor: Vasilis Economou
Masterclass with Arty Papageorgiou
Screenwriter and director Arty Papageorgiou—known for co-writing The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024), The Sorrows (2013), and The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (2027)—leads an in-depth masterclass on storytelling across both animation and live action. Explore his approach to world-building, character, and craft, and gain insight into how he brings projects to the screen.
In conversation with Konstantinos P. Kakarountas and Christina Mitropoulou
Powered by Asifa Greece
Match Making
Building partnerships and pushing ideas. Personalized pre-booked B2B meetings between industry professionals via athensfilmoffice.com platform.
3 meetings * 30 mins each.
