The city of Alexandroupolis is ready to embrace the second year of AXD Short Film Festival, the first film festival in the Thrace region of Greece. AXDSFF 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’’. AXDSFF 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.
Set in the birthplace of democracy, AXDSFF revives the traditional voting system of hand raising! The filmmakers of the officially selected films will have a unique opportunity to communicate directly with our audience. This will be achieved by giving filmmakers the chance to submit a yes or no question related to their film. When asked the question, our audience, after the screening of the film, will raise their hands; this video recorded response will then be fed back to the filmmakers. Through this process, creators will benefit by understanding how their message was received by an international audience.
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 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 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 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 AXDSFF 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.
"ORIZONTAS" Award - SHORTS FOR KIDS
This category is for films made especially for children. Any genre or type of film is accepted (eg.animation, documentary, live-action).
AXDSFF 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.
"ORIZONTAS" Award: Orizontas, the Greek word for ‘’horizon’’, is the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet. This category is devoted to films that empower kids to cross the thin line of imagination and reality and broaden their horizons. This prize is awarded to the short film that reminds us how to become children again.
In addition, AXDSFF gives recognition to the technical craft of filmmaking with awards given to films with exceptional sound design, music, cinematography…
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Christos Sagias
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George Leontakianakos
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