4th SOUTH FLORIDA
GREEK FILM FESTIVAL
October 9 - 18, 2026
Celebrating the stories that inspire and the voices that connect us all.
Showcasing established & emerging Greek, Cypriot and Diasporic filmmakers.
Annual Event
Screenings calendar to be released soon
LOCATION
Coral Gables - Fort Lauderdale - West Palm Beach
SUBMIT YOUR FILM
2027 Considerations open in January.
About the Film Program
ANNUAL FESTIVAL
A celebration of film as art by presenting an eclectic selection
SOUTH FLORIDA GREEK FILM FESTIVAL
Our annual celebration of film as art, showcasing an eclectic selection of films from recent movies that introduce us to contemporary images of Greece, and looking back on classic works of Greek, Cypriot and Diasporic cinematographers.
October 9 - 18, 2026
- Screenings calendar to be released soon
- Locations & Venue to be released soon
- All screenings have English subtitles
FILM NIGHTS
Join us to watch films, discuss over a drink and snacks
FILM NIGHTS
Join us to watch films, enjoy lively discussions over a cup of coffee, tea and dessert.
Next Film Nights event will be during the annual festival from October 9 -18 2026. Screenings calendars to be released soon.
*all screenings have English subtitles
Hosting Interest:
Interested in hosting a film screening for your event or community, please contact us.
RECOGNIZED
Recognized by the city of Fort Lauderdale in enriching
RECOGNIZED by the CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE
The South Florida Greek Film Festival has been recognized by the City of Fort Lauderdale, which officially proclaimed October 11–19, 2025 as South Florida Greek Film Festival Week. This recognition reflects the festival’s growing role in enriching the region’s cultural landscape and fostering dialogue through cinema.
POWERED by COMMUNITY
Made possible by generous donations & volunteers
POWERED by the COMMUNITY
Make a difference in South Florida by championing Hellenic Culture.
Your donation helps us share Greek history and culture through film, lectures, bookclub and other programs. Your generosity makes Hellenic Cultural Society’s mission possible.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
*all screenings have English subtitles
Team On The Ground
Program Director
Malvina Currie
Ft Lauderdale Film Team
Stella Androutsopoulos
George Lucas
Chrisa Tatakis
Rudyard Heady
Miami Film Team
Vassilis Melidoneas
Valerie Athans
Box Office Manager
Cynthia Zitis
Volunteers
Isabella C.
Dimitra C.
Eva T.
Maria S.
Karyl Z.
Film Advisory Board
Jimmy DeMetro
President Emeritus
Hellenic Film Society USA
New York Greek Film Expo
Konstantia Kontaxi
Associate Dean of Research and Creative Activity School of Communications
University of Miami
Dimitra Kasdagli
Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Programming and Manager
Thank You
Greek Film Center
Iliana Zakopoulou
Athens, Greece
South Florida Greek Film Festival
Member of Film Florida
Film Submissions
The South Florida Greek Film Festival accepts submissions of films, documentaries, and shorts.
For entry requirements and to submit a film
www.filmfreeway.com/SouthFloridaGreekFilmFestival
- Films by Greek/Cypriot and Greek/Cypriot descent filmmakers, directors, screenwriters and producers.
- Films about Greece and Cyprus. Greek and Cypriot productions and co-productions.
- Films in languages other than English must have English subtitles.
- Films in the Greek language are given preference in the selection.
- Films open on YouTube and/or Vimeo will not be considered.
Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Cedar Trading Inc.
Gold Sponsor
Effie Antonatos, Esq.
Sponsor
Nexus Elite Events
Sponsor
Past Events Gallery
Third Annual South Florida Greek Film Festival 2025 - Archived
Second Annual South Florida Greek Film Festival- 2024 - Archived
Guest Star: Thanos Tokakis
Welcoming the National Hellenic Students Association to Ft Lauderdale October 2024
First Annual South Florida Greek Film Festival -2023
