The city of Alexandroupolis is ready to embrace the 7th year of AXD Film Festival, the first film festival in the Thrace region of Greece. AXDFF aims to showcase impactful cinema from around the world, offering filmmakers the chance to change the perspectives of a diverse audience.
Cinema means ‘’writing with movement’’, derived from the Greek words ‘’κίνησης+γράφω’’. AXDFF is here to ‘’move’’ the viewer with original writing from up and coming filmmakers.
We support the discovery of new creators and welcome submissions of any genre and culture.
The festival also runs filmmaking workshops and cinema related networking events to enhance collaboration and introduce the local population to the art of cinema.
Your stories are waiting to be told in the seaside city of Alexandroupolis!
"ALITHEIA" Award
200€ Cash prize for the best short documentary + trophy.
Alitheia, the Greek word for ‘’truth’’ is the state of escaping oblivion and remembering what was forgotten. Documentaries tell stories about real life and help the viewers get a glimpse of the truth as it is seen through the eyes of others. This prize is awarded to the documentary with the most authentic approach to revealing fragments of reality.
"FANTASIA" Award
200€ Cash prize for the best short animation film + trophy.
Fantasia, the Greek word for ‘’imagination’’ is a state that allows us to consider situations separate from here and now. Animation films have the ability to bring ideas out of this world to the screen. This prize is awarded to the most innovative use of technology to recreate concepts only before seen within the confines of our dreams.
"MYTHOS" Award
200€ Cash prize for the best short live-action film + trophy.
Mythos, the Greek word for ‘’tale’’ is also closely related to the verb ‘’myo’’, meaning ‘‘to teach’’, or ‘‘to initiate into the mysteries’’. Films have the power to immerse the audience in new realities and alter their perception and understanding of the world. This prize is awarded to the film that best articulates the themes of the narrative.
We at AXDFF would like to show our support for cinema made in Greece therefore, special mentions will be given to Greek directors from each category. These films are also eligible to win any of the three main awards.
AXDFF collaborates with local schools and educational institutes in order to inspire, entertain and educate our young audience. Morning screenings of films dedicated to children will be held during our festival in order to expose them to the world of cinema.
In addition, AXDFF gives recognition to the technical craft of filmmaking with awards given to short and feature films with exceptional sound design, music, cinematography.
Also, throughout the year, to keep the light of cinema alive in the hearts of AXD locals, we organise regular feature film screenings. These films will receive an official laurel and a film review from the festival.
