The BRIDGES Peloponnesian International Film Festival, inaugurated in 2008 in Corinth, is an annual event that maintains strong collaborations with local authorities and various organizations such as the Ministry of Culture and Sports in Greece. This partnership is committed to promoting a fundamental aspect of Greek culture, fostering connections with other cultures, especially in these challenging times.

Bridges IFF has hosted screenings and parallel activities in Loutraki, concerts, performances, photo and painting exhibitions and sports as the semimarathon race Athlos & Energia, during the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2024 and 2025.
Starting in 2024, the organizers have teamed up with the open-air cinema Ilektra, choosing to continue hosting the festival early every summer in Loutraki. This is distinct from the main festival, which takes place in October in Corinth and in December in Nafplio.

Furthermore, within the framework of the Bridges International Film Festival, attendees have the opportunity to partake in excursions to archaeological sites, cruises along the Canal of Isthmus, as well as enjoy art events, concerts, performances and exhibitions.

Awards & Prizes

The BRIDGES NEREUS FILM AWARDS will be given to all film categories.
All selected films will receive Certificates of Honorary Participation.
In addition will be given:
Audience awards in short/feature films
Nereus Best First Shown Feature Film
Nereus Best First Shown Female/Male Short Film
Nereus Best Student Film
Nereus Best Documentary Feature/Short Film
Nereus Best Experimental Short Film
Nereus Best Animation Feature/Short Film
Nereus Best Greek Short/Feature Film
Nereus Best SMARD (Smart Art Advertisement)
Nereus Best VR (immersive media) / AI
Nereus Best WIFT CYPRUS Award with director's or producer's honorary membership to the Women in Film and Television Cyprus chapter wiftcy.org
INSPIRE-TV awards - all awarded films are eligible to be included and promoted for free in the distribution platform for independent filmmakers inspire-tv.com for free views or VOD (VOD net proceeds are split 50% to the filmmaker/producer and 50% to the platform).

Rules & Terms

Rules to enter a film in the Festival:

Note 1: Upon selection, foreign films must have Greek subtitles embedded on the screen for the live screening. We can assist you with the Greek translation.

Note 2: If Greek subtitles are not provided, the film may be considered for online screening during the festival dates on our partner platform, Inspire-TV.com.

Note 3: Short and feature films produced within the last 36 months, not available for free viewing on YouTube, are eligible for submission.

Note 4: SMARD (Smart Art Advertisement): Up to 6 minutes in duration, with no restriction on the year of production. (Advertisements with a philosophical and/or comedic character)

Note 5: Additionally, directors who have previously participated with a film selection in the partner festivals:
a. Cyprus International Film Festival in Nicosia, Cyprus
b. Bridges International Film Festival in Corinth
c. Bridges International Film Festival in Nafplio
d. WIFT CYPRUS International Film Festival in Nicosia, Cyprus
are invited to submit their films to the 'Bridges Loutraki' International Film Festival. This collaboration between the five festivals establishes a unique connection. The 'Bridges' International Film Festival conducts film screenings throughout the Peloponnese, across Greece, and worldwide.
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  • Aline Viens

    A great festival to work with. The Bridges Loutraki International Festival team was professional, responsive, and very pleasant throughout the entire process. Communication was always clear, timely, and helpful.
    We were truly honoured to have our film selected and screened as part of the festival. Thank you to the organizers for their support and dedication to independent filmmakers. We wish the festival continued success and hope to collaborate again in the future.

    June 2026
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  • Takis Vogopoulos

    A wonderful experience in an open air cinema beside the sea,the "Electra therino,the organizers were kind and helpful and the founder mrs Petra Terzi is adorable

    June 2026
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  • Sims news

    Great Festival. Congrats to CEO !

    June 2026
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  • George Daios

    Great festival! Thanks for having me. See you next year

    June 2026
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  • Autumn Mist Belk

    I was delighted to have my film included in the Bridges Loutraki Film Festival. My only complaint is the short time frame between learning my project was to be included and the date of the screening, so unfortunately, I was not able to make travel plans to attend. The festival team did a great job promoting the screenings and sharing photos of the event (in a lovely outdoor venue), so I got to feel like I experienced the festival even from afar! I would not hesitate to submit to this festival again in the future with a new project (and hope I would then be able to attend in person).

    September 2025
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