Kimolos International Film Festival (KIFF) — Where Independent Cinema Meets the Magic of the Aegean
Welcome to KIFF, a unique celebration of independent cinema set against the breathtaking backdrop of Kimolos Island, Greece. More than just a film festival, KIFF is a vibrant cultural gathering where filmmakers and cinephiles come together to share stories, spark conversations, and create unforgettable memories.
Kimolos International Film Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Greece. At KIFF every screening is sold out!
KIFF showcases feature films, documentaries & shorts in every genre (Environmental films, Human Rights films, Children's films, Food films, Animation etc.) It also screens Greek films.
The festival has screened films by first-time directors who have continued their successful careers, such as Manuel de Coco and Alexis Bruchon, as well as films by acclaimed directors, including Adilkhan Yerzhanov and Armando Bó. Many of the official guests attending KIFF are representatives of prestigious film festivals, such as Cannes, Cairo, Tallinn Black Nights, Avanca.
We are looking forward to meeting you at KIFF!

Awards & Prizes

Golden Tree Award
Special Mention

Rules & Terms

Golden Tree competition: We accept Greek Premieres (feature films & documentaries) which were completed in 2025 & 2026.
Discovery Greek Cinema: We accept feature films, shorts & documentaries which were completed in 2025 & 2026.
Εnvironmental films: We accept (feature films & documentaries) which were completed in 2025 & 2026.
Food films: We accept (feature films & documentaries).

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  • Begaly Nargozuev

    We are very pleased that our film Mountain Wagtail received such high praise - the Grand Prix "Golden Tree" of the Kimolos International Film Festival in Greece 2024. Many thanks to Mr. Manuel DeCoco! We are very grateful to your team, selectors and jury of the VI International Festival “Kimolos” for recognizing our film as the best! It's always a relief and a great gift after months of hard work by the whole team on production, and when your work is noticed and rewarded, it gives joy and hope! So now we feel very connected to the Kimolos Festival! The only big regret is that we couldn't be there, it's a shame... Good luck to you and your whole team!
    Sincerely, director of the film Begaly Nargozu.

    July 2024
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