Events
More events will be added as they get confirmed.
SCHEDULE
18/07/2024
Thursday
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19/07/2024
Friday
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20/07/2024
Saturday
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21/07/2024
Sunday
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22/07/2024
Monday
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23/07/2024
Tuesday
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24/07/2024
Wednesday
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25/07/2024
Thursday
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26/07/2024
Friday
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EXHIBITION OPENING
Join us to celebrate the 13 years of the festival hosting works from local and international artists, showcasing a variety of artistic expressions. Enjoy the unique beauty and cultural heritage of Patmos through the eyes of these talented artists. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant local art scene.
Thursday, 18 July • 19.00 • Patmion Main Free Admission
POPUP SHORTS IN HORA
Our favourite Art Space, Andreas Kalatzis Gallery, hosts the opening night of our special programme of PopUp Shorts.
Thursday, 18 July • 21.00 • Andreas Kalatzis Gallery, Hora Free Admission
OPENING CEREMONY &
OPENING FILM (BANEL E ADAMA)
The Opening Ceremony of the 13th edition of the Aegean Film Festival will take place on Friday 19th at Marianna Cinema in Patmos.
At the purpose-built main open-air cinema, we will host a magical opening screening, where guests, pass holders and audiences can meet some of the festival’s outstanding talent to celebrate together independent cinema.
Friday, 19 July • 20.30 • Marianna Cinema
OPENING PARTY
Let’s celebrate the start of the 13th Aegean Film Festival, after the opening film and documentary screenings, in one of our all-time favourite bars of Skala. Drinks, summer tunes and a special surprise performance.
Friday, 19 July • 23.00 • Ginger Bar
€5 Entrance Fee & €5 Tree Planting Contribution
Free admission for pass holders or ticket holders of opening film and documentary • Entrance profits will be turned into trees on the island.
TARSANAS POPUP CINEMA & DINNER
On Sunday the 21st of July, Patmos Marine and Tarsanas restaurant will be turned into an open-air pop-up cinema offering a special dinner followed by the premiere of Parthenope.
Sunday, 21 July • 19.30 until late • Tarsanas
Ticket price includes dinner, drinks and film screening.
FULL MOON PARTY
Join the festival guests, filmmakers and pass holders in this magical full-moon party following the screening of the premiere of Parthenope.
Sunday, 21 July • 23.30 • Tarsanas
Free Entrance.
ECHOES BOAT RIDE AND LUNCH FOR POSEIDONIA
The Aegean Film Festival offers an opportunity to experience blue carbon ecosystems in the neighbouring waters of the Arki and Leipsi islands. A boat ride excursion for diving to observe Posidonia meadows.
Monday, 22 July • 9.00 • Skala Port
FILMMAKERS & GUESTS RECEPTION
At the garden of Benetos restaurant, on the afternoon of Wednesday the 24th 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, 24 July • 18.00 • Benetos Invitation and Pass Holders only
CLOSING PARTY & SHORT FILMS AWARDS
You are all invited to our renowned AegeanFF Closing Party. As the festival draws to a close, we celebrate the stories we have experienced under the beautiful night sky of Patmos.
Thursday, 25 July • 23.00 • Private residency, Hora
Ticket price includes €10 Admission & €5 Tree Planting Contribution.
ECHOES LUNCH
On the final day of the Aegean Film Festival, after four days of immersive environmental cinema and discussions, we invite you to gather one last time for a communal Echoes lunch at Pernera Vegan.
This is a moment to come together and celebrate the new friendships we’ve forged, the films that inspired – and maybe changed something in us, and the ideas we’ve exchanged. Let’s honor the shared experiences and the knowledge we’ve gained, and consider how we can turn it into action. The Echoes lunch provides the perfect setting to reflect on this year’s Echoes program and collaboratively plan our next, even more sustainable steps.
Friday, 26 July • 14.00 • Pernera Vegan Yard For Pass Holders only
