Athens Film Festival is held yearly in Athens, Greece and is aimed to highlight international directors. This festival is interested in providing a platform to any film director from all across the world. Directors from all parts of the planet are welcome to present their works in Athens
Athens Film Festival offers not only the space for international film directors, but also goes to respect the treasury of the cultural tradition in Greece. What is more, the festival can provide insights on different parts of the life, by providing a stage for people with different backgrounds.

Most Emotional Work
Most Inspiring Work
Viewer's Choice
Best Feature Film (all genres)
Best Short Film (all genres)
Best Student Film (all genres)
Best Documentary (all genres)
Best Short Documentary (all genres)
Best Animation Feature (all genres)
Best Animation Short (all genres)
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror/Thriller/Sci-Fi
Best Action/Crime
Best Fantasy
Best Experimental
Best Director
Best First Time Director
Best Female Director
Best Web Series/ TV Pilot
Best Music Video
Best Original Screenplay Feature
Best Original Screenplay Short
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Young Actor
Best Young Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Scenography
Best Original Score
Best Visual Effects
Best Trailer
Best Poster

1) All non-English language films must have English subtitles, except for Greece language films
2) The submitter must hold the rights to the submitted short film
3) Students must provide a valid form of identification
4) Entry fees are non-refundable
5) Once officially selected, authors cannot withdraw their work from the festival
6) The festival may use trailers, teasers, posters, photos, and behind-the-scenes content for promotional purposes, but not the entire film under any circumstances
7) By submitting a film to the festival, you grant permission for its screening and assume full legal responsibility for the film’s intellectual property. The submitter releases and indemnifies the festival from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses arising from copyright, trademark, credit, publicity, screening, and loss or damage to the submitted materials
8) The jury’s decisions are final
9) For any questions or concerns, please email us. We will respond as soon as possible