The Houston Greek Film Festival (HGFF) showcases new films from Greek and Cypriot filmmakers, producers and actors from Greece, Cyprus and the diaspora. Featuring both feature-length and shorts, the HGFF aims to promote Greek cinema to Houston and all of the Gulf Coast!

Jury Award - Feature Film
Jury Award - Short Film
People's Choice - Feature Film
People's Choice - Short Film
People's Choice - Documentary

ELIGIBILITY:

Only film productions completed between January 1, 2022 and September 13, 2024 are eligible. Accepted entries will be announced via email or phone call by October 18, 2024.

Eligible films include works by Greek filmmakers and filmmakers of Greek descent worldwide; films about Greece; Greek and Cypriot productions or co-productions; as well as films by US and local filmmakers with a prevalent Greek theme. Films by Greek directors, writers, and producers; films by Greek actors in starring roles; co-directors, co-writers and co-producers are also eligible.

RULES & REGULATIONS:

The Film Submitter understands and accepts that if their film is accepted for presentation and screening at the Houston Greek Film Festival (HGFF), they grant full and unrestricted permission for the HGFF to screen the film at times of the festival's choice and to charge an admission fee for the presentation of the digital video program.

The Film Submitter understands and accepts that they do not participate in receiving any funds from the Box-office proceeds which are fully retained by the HGFF.

The Film Submitter releases the HGFF from any and all liability for damages or destruction of the entered film. The Film Submitter understands that the entered DVD, BluRay or other digital format will be retained in a secure facility by the HGFF, and every effort will be taken to protect and control the viewing of this production. The HGFF assumes no liability whatsoever for theft, copyright violations or piracy of the entry.

The Film Submitter accepts and understands that the HGFF will do everything possible to present the video in the best possible manner, but the HGFF is not responsible for any and all malfunctions during the presentation of the production at the festival screening. The HGFF assumes no responsibility for any technical difficulties in the presentation of this video at the actual event.

The HGFF reserves the right to make changes in the program dates and times and to possibly not screen the video, despite its being selected for screening.

OWNERSHIP & RIGHTS:

The Film Submitter maintains the rights to their work. Submitted film entries are only accessible to HGFF screening staff. The HGFF does not own the rights to the submitted films, and so the HGFF will not distribute them publicly in any way. The only public viewing of submitted films will be if the film is selected for use during the weekend of the Festival.

LOGISTICS:

You may send just one DVD/BluRay/Digital Copy for multiple category entries. Entries can be NTSC, PAL, or SECAM, – any and all regions. There is no extra charge for PAL or other formats. We accept all regions and all formats. We also accept USB Flash Drives, DVD/BluRay discs, any region and mp4/mov digital video files.

PAYMENT:

The entry fee to submit a film is $35. Please fill out the entry form carefully. All major credit cards, checks, PayPal & cash are acceptable.

After submitting the online entry form, by clicking the "SUBMIT ENTRY" button above, it will take you to a page which includes your payment options, and links to our credit card / PayPal gateway for payment. Please make checks payable to: Houston Greek Film Festival.

The $35 entry fee is non-refundable.

SHIPMENT:

You may ship your entry to the HGFF using US Media mail, 2nd Day USPS, Priority Mail, DHL, UPS or FEDEX. Contact HGFF staff by e-mailing us HERE to arrange shipping.

NOTIFICATION AND RESULTS:

You will be notified via e-mail when your entry is processed. You will then be notified via e-mail of the selection results before the festival. If the Film Submitter's work is not selected for showing during the Festival, the $35 entry fee will not be refunded.

QUESTIONS:

Any questions or problems? Please email us at info@houstongreekfilmfestival.com, or look us up on social media.

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  • Konstantinos Kakarountas

    It was a privilege and an honor to participate in the Houston Greek Film Festival. So happy and honored to be chosen! Looking forward to participating again in the future.

    December 2022
  • Amazing festival!!! We had such a great time with such wonderful hospitality. I cannot wait to come back next year!

    November 2022
  • Thank you very much for including my work in your festival ! It's a real honor and inspiration for me to keep creating. Attending the festival in person was a great experience and the organizers were very friendly and helpful. The whole experience from submitting until the end was truly memorable. Thanks again and keep up the good work !

    November 2022
  • Many thanks to Houston Greek Film Festival for selecting our film Senior Citizen. It was a great honour. Keep up the good work !!!!

    November 2022
  • Kiki Tsakalakis

    Thank you for selecting SILENT NOTES to be a part of the 2021 FF! It was an honor to be included with such talented Greek filmmakers and their films.

    November 2021