EVENTS 2023

FEATURE FILMS
DOCUMENTARIES
SHORT FILMS
EVENTS

Serifos, 15 - 17 September 2023

Programme

Patmos, 21 - 30 July 2023

EXHIBITION: MEMORY OF OWNERSHIP

Sponsored by: Patoinos Wines and Axion Hellas

Andreas Kalatzis Gallery hosts the opening drinks of the Aegean Film Festival. Join us to celebrate the 12 years of the festival in one of our favourite Art spaces on the island, hosting works from local and international artists, directly connected to the true nature of Patmos.

ANDREAS KALATZIS GALLERY, HORA
EXHIBITION OPENING • FRIDAY, 21 JULY • 20:00

Free Admission.

OPENING CEREMONY &
OPENING FILM

The Opening Ceremony of the 12th edition of the Aegean Film Festival will take place on Saturday 22 at Skala in Patmos. The event aims to celebrate the cinema and independent voices within the industry.
At the purpose-built main open-air cinema, we will host a magical outdoor premiere followed by the festival opening party where guests will be able to enjoy drinks by the sea and meet some of the outstanding talents and authorities contributing to the realisations of the Festival.
Pass & invitation holders will enjoy complimentary drinks offered by the festival partners. 
Profits will go to the rewildering of Patmos. 
 
SATURDAY, 22 JULY • 20.30 • MARIANNA CINEMA

OPENING PARTY

Let’s celebrate the start of the 12th Aegean Film Festival. After the opening film and documentary screenings, in one of the all-time favourite bars of Skala. Drinks, summer tunes and a special surprise performance. 

SATURDAY, 22 JULY • 23.00 • GINGER BAR • 5€ Entrance • Free admission for pass or ticket holders of opening film and documentary screenings. 

BEACH POP UP CINEMA & DINNER

FILM: MASCARADE
On Sunday the 23rd of July, the waterfront of Tarsanas Marine Club will be turned into an open-air pop-up cinema.
Before the screening we will host a flavourful Mediterranean dinner and drinks. Join the festival guests, filmmakers and pass holders to participate in this magical experience.
 
Looking forward to see you at the Patmos Marina
SUNDAY, 23 JULY • 20.45 • POPUP BEACH CINEMA • Including screening, dinner and drinks.

GREEK LIVE MUSIC NIGHT


Aloni is one of our favourite Patmos fun spots. Their traditional cuisine and the incredible musicians form a perfect combination of original island music, local wines and a general "OPA" mood.

MONDAY, 24 JULY • 23.00 • ALONI BAR • Free Admission.

ECHOES PANELS

The Aegean Film Festival together with its alliances and partners have set the goal to achieve measurable environmental change through the creation of an international programme, bringing together filmmakers, scientists, environmentalists, philanthropists and opinion leaders. During the last 4 days of the Festival, we organise panel talks by the invited experts.

By assembling the knowledge, resources and communicators in the same location, we aim to “fast-track” projects and amplify awareness about ways to make a positive impact. 
 
WEDNESDAY, 26 JULY & FRIDAY, 28 JULY PATMOS AKTIS • 12.00 • Free Admission

FILMMAKERS & GUESTS RECEPTION

At the garden of Benetos restaurant, on the afternoon of Wednesday the 26th of July, participating filmmakers, industry guests and pass holders are invited to join the festival programmers for drinks, special Benetos delicacies and cinema talks.

WEDNESDAY, 26 JULY • 18.45 • BENETOS
Invitation and Pass Holders only

RTF LAUNCH & ECHOES SHORTS

For the 12th edition of the Aegean Film Festival together with Waterbear we are proud to keep our commitment to ‘Rescript the Future’ competition aimed to give to young storytellers the possibility to imagine a better tomorrow and turn it into an inspiring short documentary. 
10 finalists will have the opportunity to join the Aegean Film Festival 2024 and present their idea to RTF’s jury, the winning idea will be produced with a budget of € 25,000 and the help of WaterBear’s production team. 

Join us at the RTF launch event and screening of the 2022 winning film, where you will be able to connect with new voices and talented innovators.

WEDNESDAY, 26 JULY • 20.40 • STARFISH CINEMA
Rescript the Future programme

AWARDS CEREMONY & WINNING SHORTS

The Aegean Film Festival Awards honour cinematic storytelling and the most interesting, cutting-edge new films and shorts. The winning Shorts and films will be awarded by our renowned international jury and the ceremony will take place in one of the seaside venues on the island.

SATURDAY, 29 JULY • 20.00 • MARIANNA CINEMA

CLOSING PARTY

You are all invited on Saturday night the 29th of July to our renowned AegeanFF Closing Party. As the festival draws to a close, we celebrate the stories we have experienced  and the connections that are turning into friendships under the fantastic backdrop of the night sky of Patmos. With Jerry Licht from London on the decks presenting a special cinematic music production and REMYX VODKA from France to keep your spirits high.  
Come dressed to kill, next to the water, until late…
Location to be announced soon…

SATURDAY, 29 JULY • 23.30 • LOCATION Kasbash Bar• 10€‎ Entrance • Complimentary for Pass Holders • Profits will be donated to rewildering Patmos

Full Circle Yoga

Offered by our wellness friends in Patmos, a revitalising addition to the busy schedule of a an international film festival.
“Yoga is a practice for everyone, supporting physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and community health and wellness. We believe that practicing yoga regularly greatly enhances a person’s physical, mental and spiritual health.
Full Circle  is a place where people come together and support one another in their goals toward a healthier lifestyle.” Athina Sidiropoulou

“The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.”        ~ Rumi

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