Welcome to the 5th edition of the Greek Film Days, organized in collaboration with EMEIS Cultural Collective from Greece, Istos Film, and Istos Publishing from Turkey. We are delighted to host the festival once again, building on the overwhelming support and enthusiasm we have received from our audience over the past four years.

Following the successful introduction of our short film competition last year, we are pleased to present once again a dedicated competition section for short Greek films, which will be presented in Istanbul.

Awards & Prizes

1. Best Short Film - EKKOMED Award (Prize: €1,000)
2. Best Directing Award
3. Best Script Award

Rules & Terms

1. Eligibility:
The competition is open to short films from Greece.
Films must be short films, defined as having a maximum duration of 20 minutes.
Documentary and experimental films are not eligible for submission.
Only films completed after 2022 are eligible for submission.

2. Submission Process:
All entries must be submitted by 30 June 2026.
Films must be submitted in MP4 or MOV format. We also accept Vimeo links

3. Language:
All languages are accepted as long as the film is a Greek production.
English subtitles must be provided.

4. Awards:
The festival will present the following awards:
Best Short Film - EKKOMED Award
Best Directing Award
Best Script Award

5. Judging Criteria:
Entries will be judged based on originality, storytelling, cinematography, and overall impact.
A panel of qualified judges from Greece and Turkey will evaluate the films.

6. Screening:
Selected films will be screened during the festival dates.
Filmmakers will be notified of their selection by 1 October 2026.

For the selected films:
Screening format can be either DCP or mp4/mov file.
A separate SRT file with the English subtitles must be provided.

7. Rights and Permissions:
By submitting a film, the filmmaker confirms that they have the rights to all content contained within.

8. Liability:
Participants agree to abide by the rules and decisions of the judges and festival organizers, which are final.

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  • Georgia Michailidi

    This has been the best festival experience I've had! The communication was quick, friendly and clear. The organisation was examplary. A true celebration! Here's to many many more editions!

    December 2025
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