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The Cost

After having published a provocative article about the government, a young journalist must face his distant father in a secret meeting full of conflict. The father, a politician, will try to corrupt him but it won't be as simple as he thinks. On this night, they'll have to decide: Will they cooperate or will they end up enemies?

  • Vagelis Karampasoglou
    Director
  • Alexandros Saoulidis
    Director
  • Vagelis Karampasoglou
    Writer
  • Vagelis Karampasoglou
    Producer
  • Alexandros Saoulidis
    Producer
  • Theofilos Lalos
    Key Cast
    "Father"
  • Vagelis Karampasoglou
    Key Cast
    "Son"
  • Christos (Chris Prantza) Prantzalos
    DOP
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Το Κόστος
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Political Drama, Social Justice Drama, One Room Drama
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 10, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    500 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Greece
  • Country of Filming:
    Greece
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Cannes World Film Festival
    Cannes
    France
    Nominee "Best Social Justice (Short)" - Nominee "Best First-Time Filmmaker" MAY 2024 EDITION
  • New York Lift-Off Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Pharos BI Short Film Festival
    Elefsina
    Greece
    October 17, 2024
    Opening Film
    Award Winner "Best Screenplay"
  • KISFFO Karditsa International Short Film Festival Opseis
    Karditsa
    Greece
    Quarter Finalist
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    Award Winner "Best Debut Short Film"
  • Greece International Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    Honorable Mention
  • Thessaloniki Free Short Festival
    Thessaloniki
    Greece
    Honorable Mention
  • Film Olympiad
    Athens
    Greece
    Nominee "Best Leading Actor" - Nominee "Best Supporting Actor"
  • Athens International Digital Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    December 14, 2024
    Honorary Distinction
  • Athens Marathon International Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    December 17, 2024
    Official Selection
  • London Lift-Off Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • Genesis International Film Festival

    Greece
    Quarter Finalist
  • Cinekinima Greek Independent Cinema
    Athens
    Greece
    January 16, 2026
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Vagelis Karampasoglou, Alexandros Saoulidis

Vagelis Karampasoglou and Alexandros Saoulidis have transformed their long-standing friendship into a partnership by creating and directing short films.

Vagelis is a professional theater actor and director, performing in several renowned Thessaloniki theaters, while Alexandros works as an editor for the television program "Village Libertadores", which is produced by MEGA channel.

"The Cost" was their debut short film, which they produced last. A political drama that has been selected in 13 festivals - national and international - and has already won 2 awards (Best Screenplay & Best Debut Short Film).

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Director Statement

This political drama centres on two men whose deeply contrasting worldviews bring them to an impasse.

Our film delves into the dispute between a father and his son due to conflicting social and political interests. It's a testament to the ideological divide between the old established order and the new revolutionary generation, who's always chasing a better future.

A depiction of the eternal struggle between idealism and cynicism. Set in an era plauged by corruption, unconsiousness and
usurpation of authority, today's youth seems to want to protest and rebel against it.

We created this short film to explore this very conflict and raise some valuable questions about one’s place in this harsh world.

Vagelis Karampasoglou & Alexandros Saoulidis