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Selected screenplays 2017

This 10th annual London Greek Film Festival 2017 will take place from 14 to 20 May. During this week it will present a lot of selected world premiere and UK Premiere films, at Camden’s Theatro Technis (26 Crowndale Road, London, NW1 1TT).

The 10th London Greek Film Festival (14-20 May 2017), independent, alternative, progressive and creative as ever, remains loyal to its objective, despite the adversities: to act as the international meeting point for contemporary Greek film from across the world.

The programme includes amazing feature fiction films, short fiction films, documentaries, video art and experimental films. There is also a special screenplay contest section. With particular emphasis on the modern philosophy of independent cinema, these films presenting the creativity of Greece via the contemporary Greek cinema from all over the world.

The Festival accepts films and scripts by Greek filmmakers from around the world, but also by non-Greeks whose work bears some Greek interest. It has established itself as one of the most prestigious events when it comes to showcasing contemporary Greek culture in the British metropolis and in Europe, projecting a positive and creative face of Greece.

At the same time it creates networking and collaboration opportunities and it promotes new technologies which combine good old cinematography with the new possibilities offered by the modern film world.

On Saturday 20 May, Theatro Technis will host the ‘Odysseus Awards’ ceremony, during which the best films by category, will be announced, as voted by the judging committee. Awards will also be presented to best actors, screenwriters, filmmakers and performers.