INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL OF ATHENS
The International Independent Film Festival of Athens, KINO Athens accepts films through out the year from every genre, every subject and every place. We encourage independent filmmaking and daring, crossover works.
+ KINO Athens organizes the International Independent Film Festival of Athens and accepts submissions for the initiative.
+ FILM ENTRY FOR KINOATHENS 2025 IS NOW OPEN!
Deadline for Entry: 15.12.2026
Terms and Conditions
+ No premiere request. We do not disqualify any films based on premiere status, however we prefer to present films that didn’t had the chance to be presented in Greece.
+ No limitation, everyone can apply.
+ In order to complete the submission, the payment is required according to the deadlines:
From: March 31st to 15th of November 2026
From 16th of November 2026 to 15th of December 2026
The entry fees are applied to each submitted film.
+ Keep in mind KINO Athens program is mainly formed by INVITATIONS.
+ To complete the submission the Festival requires a preview copy of the film with english subtitles with the exception of English and Greek spoken films.
+ The preview copy should be uploaded to a secured streaming platform, such as Vimeo. The URL and password should be submitted through the online entry form of the festival. The preview link should be private, downloadable and available up until the end of January 31st 2026.
+ Once submitted, the preview copy will only be shared within the programming team of the festival for the purpose of deciding if and/or it will be presented.
Submissions must be completed online via:
+ Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be taken into consideration.
+ If selected the programming department will sent an official invitation to participate.
+ The Festival is under no obligation to communicate the reasoning behind its choices with regard to films that are not selected.
The shipping costs of materials submitted to the festival for selection purposes are covered by KINO. All materials must be delivered on time for testing purposes.
Please be informed that the Terms and Conditions stated in this document are subject to change. Any changes made are fully at the discretion of the Festival.
