DISFF PASS: All year cinema access

A new initiative by the Drama Festival is being launched this year, as part of a broader effort to provide practical and ongoing support to the new generation of filmmakers. The Festival’s aim is not only to showcase the work of talented filmmakers through their participation in the Festival, but also to stand by them afterwards, thereby strengthening their artistic development and their engagement with cinema.

In this context, the DISFF PASS is being introduced.

The DISFF PASS is a personalised card offering directors who competed with a film at the DISFF 48 free admission to selected cinemas in Athens and Thessaloniki. In its first year of implementation, it will be valid until 31 December 2026.

We believe that films should be experienced in their natural environment, i.e. in a proper cinema hall and through the collective experience offered by the big screen. At a time when going to the cinema presents a financial challenge for many, especially young filmmakers, the DISFF PASS aims to facilitate access to more screenings, strengthen ongoing engagement with contemporary cinema, and provide new stimuli and inspiration.

The selection of films at the Drama Festival constitutes an important recognition of the filmmakers’ work.

With the DISFF PASS, we offer a symbolic yet meaningful reward.

This initiative has been made possible thanks to the generous participation and support of the cinema halls.

Participating cinemas:

ATHENS
Astor, Athenée, Zea, Mikrokosmos (Μonday – Thursday), Newman Cinema, Studio New Star Art Cinema, Greek Film Archive (Hall 1, Laïs), Trianon.

THESSALONIKI
Apollon, Vakoura, Makedonikon, Natali, Olympion and Pavlos Zannas (Thessaloniki Film Festival) also Cine John Cassavetes and Cine Stavros Torner.