About Us

Drama Short Film Festival was first held in 1978, on the initiative of the Drama Film Club. The response of filmmakers, as well as the public, was enthusiastic from the very beginning. A few years later, the Festival was adopted by the Municipality of Drama and then, in the mid-eighties, by the Greek State. In 1995 the Festival became International.

The Festival was established in 1978 and, since 1996, it is a Municipal Enterprise, whose purpose is: to promote and disseminate the art of cinema, and especially of the short film, in Greece and abroad, to develop a spirit of friendship and cooperation between filmmakers from all over the world, to organize screenings of Greek and foreign short films; film tributes; seminars, conferences, lectures and fora; art exhibitions; musical concerts; and theatrical performances, throughout the year, in the city of Drama, in Greece and abroad and to collaborate with similar institutions, both in Greece and abroad, towards the fostering and development of short film.

Drama International Short Film Festival (DISFF)

Drama Premises
9 Agias Varvaras st. Drama 66100, Greece
Tel: (+30) 25210 47575

Athens Premises
71 Emm. Benaki st. Athens 10681, Greece
Tel: (+30) 210 3300309

e-mail: info@dramafilmfestival.gr

Screening venues

Κινηματογράφος Ολύμπια

Θερινός Κινηματογράφος Αλέξανδρος

Πολιτιστικός χώρος «ΚΥΚΛΩΨ»

Γυμνάσιο Αρρένων

Brief History

The Drama Short Film Festival began in 1978 as an initiative of the Drama Film Club. From its early years, it received a great response from both filmmakers and the public. After a few years, the Festival was adopted by the Municipality of Drama and, in the mid-1980s, by the State.

The development of the institution highlighted the urgent need for a space dedicated to the presentation and promotion of short films as an independent artistic expression. Past experience contributed to improving the conditions under which the Festival takes place.

In recent years, the Drama Festival has been firmly established in the minds of both the film industry and the public as the premier venue for showcasing short films. It has become a platform where films that will shape or enrich our cultural landscape in the future are presented.

Both the Municipality and the State have actively supported the Festival, contributing in every possible way to the improvement of its organizational framework. The high-quality screening of participating films and the preparation of new screening venues further enhance the Festival’s technical infrastructure.

The Drama Festival is a dynamic institution that evolves and renews itself continuously. In addition to the Greek Festival, the International Festival has also been introduced in recent years, featuring films from filmmakers worldwide in competition and parallel tributes. From its very first year, participation in the International Section was remarkable. The significance of the Drama Festival is evident in the fact that many young filmmakers consider their participation and potential award a major stepping stone for both the recognition of their work and their future artistic careers. Additionally, the monetary value of the awards makes participation even more appealing.

Beyond that, the warm hospitality of the people of Drama, who embraced the Festival from the beginning, the friendly atmosphere, and the interaction among artists from different parts of the world create a unique experience. Here, the emphasis is not only on winning awards but also on participation and artistic exchange.

The Festival places great importance not only on film screenings but also on fostering a welcoming and engaging environment. It believes that artists are not isolated from society—they live, breathe, and should also have fun… After all, isn’t that what cinema is about?

Since August 1996, the Greek Ministry of Culture, recognizing the significance and prestige of the Drama Festival, has incorporated it into the National Cultural Network of Cities. This integration resulted in participation in a nationwide cultural network and ensured uninterrupted funding from both the Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Drama.

The Festival maintains connections with other international film festivals, inviting prominent figures from the global film industry who share their knowledge and experience with emerging filmmakers. It organizes tributes to international cinema, facilitating artistic dialogue and critical discourse. As a result, today, the Drama Short Film Festival—both the International and Greek editions—has evolved into a major cultural institution with both national and international significance.

Georgios Papadopoulos

Mayor of Drama and President of Drama International Short Film Festival

Γεώργιος Παπαδόπουλος

A message from the Mayor of Drama and President of Drama International Short Film Festival Georgios Papadopoulos

Cinema has played a significant role in the collective memory and identity of Drama over the past years.

Established in 1978, Drama International Short Film Festival has evolved into one of the city’s foremost cultural institutions.

Every year, it attracts artists and creatives from all over Greece and abroad, affording new directors the opportunity to showcase their work and enabling talented people to step into the spotlight of the big screen.

Through the Festival and its screenings, Drama has built up a rich cultural reservoir that is recognised and appreciated both nationally and internationally. These films follow the thread of social, political, and cultural changes in Greece, putting together a precious archive for the generations to come.

Therefore, Drama International Short Film Festival is not merely an annual cultural event, but also an institution that has been intricately woven into the fabric of the city’s collective memory and has significantly affected the formulation of its contemporary identity.

Join us in Drama for yet another year and share with us this unique experience in celebration of the 47^th Drama International Short Film Festival.

Petros Paraskevaidis

Vice President, Drama International Short Film Festival

Πέτρος Παρασκευαΐδης

A message from the Vice President of Drama International Short Film Festival Petros Paraskevaidis

Cinema produces memories, in the words of Jean-Luc Godard. Drama International Short Film Festival, through its uninterrupted presence, may be construed as an embodiment of this quotation.

The dynamics of cinema are poignantly manifested in the films screened at the DISFF, where artists from all over the world come together to present their work, infused with emotions, experiences, and dreams. Each short film is a condensed narrative that can stir potent feelings and create memorable moments for audiences.

The Festival, boasting both a long history and an unwavering commitment to evolution and innovation, has been solidified as a major institution in the field of cinema in Greece and beyond, one that makes room for new talents and pushes the boundaries of the cinematic art. With two Oscar nominations and an EFA nomination, the Festival has been elevated to a pole of attraction for new directors, giving them a solid springboard for international acclaim. The success of the DISFF is hardly coincidental; it leans upon a drastic combination of quality and variety for its rich, versatile programme that strikes a chord with a broad spectrum of spectators.

In this light, Drama International Short Film Festival is much more than a cultural event; it is a living organism that constantly evolves and inspires, forging memories that will forever stay with its audience.

The 47^th Drama International Short Film Festival rings up the curtain and invites all of you to take a seat in an unparalleled journey into films.

Yorgos Angelopoulos

Artistic Director

A message from the New Artistic Director of the Drama International Short Film Festival, Yorgos Angelopoulos

“With a sense of responsibility and great excitement I accept the position of artistic director to an institution that is a benchmark and starting point for filmmakers in Greece. I am confident that through teamwork and dedication to the Festival’s important mission we will continue the significant work accomplished in recent years under the direction of Yannis Sakaridis and will further develop the Festival into a global platform for cinematic creation. The Drama International Short Film Festival has been and will always remain a refuge for diversity, inclusivity, and the need for free creation and expression.”

Yorgos Angelopoulos – Biography

Yorgos Angelopoulos graduated with a degree in Directing from the School of Film of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

He then got a scholarship for a master’s degree on Screenwriting at the University of The Arts London.

In 2017 he began working on the Production and Development Directorate of the Greek Film Centre where he was promoted to Director in 2020. He introduced new funding program regulations designed to support emerging professionals and foster inclusivity in short filmmaking.

During his term, the evaluation mechanism was established with a registry of readers and clear artistic criteria, leading to the funding of hundreds of film projects at the writing, development, and production stages.

He has been active in film education and has participated in the creation and development of the Olympia Effect, a script development workshop for children and teens by the Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People.

He has served as an expert for Creative Europe MEDIA Desk and has been a script consultant for short and feature films.

His first short film as screenwriter-director Goldfish (2017) premiered in BFI Flare and became part of the British Council’s International Campaign for Equality and Human Rights (#5filmsforfreedom).

In 2025 he completed his second short film.

MEMBERS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD

47th DRAMA INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

PETROS PARASKEVAIDIS
VICE PRESIDENT

METAXIA GERAKI
CITIZEN

PANAGIOTIS GIAVANOGLOU
CITIZEN

KATERINA IORDANIDOU
CITIZEN

DIMITRIOS IOANNIDIS
CITIZEN

KONSTANTINOS KALAITZIDIS
CITIZEN

KONSTANTINA KARAMICHAIL
CITIZEN

MARIKA KOUMARAPI
EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE

HARA MAVRIDOU
CITIZEN

SAVVATOULA PAPADOPOULOU
CITIZEN

48th Drama International Short Film Festival – 2025

Drama International Short Film Festival

Drama Premises: 9 Agias Varvaras st. Drama 66100, Greece
Tel: (+30) 25210 47575

Athens Premises: 71 Emm. Benaki st. Athens 10681, Greece
Tel: (+30) 210 3300309

e-mail: info@dramafilmfestival.gr

Πρόεδρος Φεστιβάλ / Δήμαρχος Δράμας
Γεώργιος Παπαδόπουλος
Festival President / Mayor of Drama
Georgios Papadopoulos

Αντιπρόεδρος Φεστιβάλ: Πέτρος Παρασκευαΐδης
president@dramafilmfestival.gr
Festival Vice Chairman: Petros Paraskevaidis

Καλλιτεχνικός Διευθυντής: Γιώργος Αγγελόπουλος
artisticdirector@dramafilmfestival.gr
Artistic Director: Yorgos Angelopoulos

Διευθυντής ΠΟ: Παύλος Σιδηρόπουλος
hrdirector@dramafilmfestival.gr
Deputy Direcdtor CO: Pavlos Sidiropoulos

Διεύθυνση Συντονισμού: Ελευθερία Καβάκα
manager@dramafilmfestival.gr
Festival Coordination Directorate: Eleftheria Kavaka

Γενικός Συντονισμός: Σοφία Γεωργιάδου
coordinator@dramafilmfestival.gr
General Coordinator: Sophia Georgiadou

Development: Βίκυ Κωνσταντινίδου
development@dramafilmfestival.gr
Development: Vicky Konstantinidou

DISFF Design – Visual identity
Κωνσταντίνος Παυλίδης
Konstantinos Pavlidis

Εθνικό Διαγωνιστικό Πρόγραμμα / Head Programmer: Γιώργος Αγγελόπουλος
artisticdirector@dramafilmfestival.gr
national@dramafilmfestival.gr
National Competition / Head Programmer: Yorgos Angelopoulos

Διεθνές Διαγωνιστικό Πρόγραμμα / Head Programmer: Βασίλης Τερζόπουλος
international@dramafilmfestival.gr
International Competition / Head Programmer: Vassilis Terzopoulos

Εθνικό Σπουδαστικό Διαγωνιστικό Πρόγραμμα / Head Programmer: Παναγιώτης Ιωσηφέλης
national-stu@dramafilmfestival.gr
National Student Competition / Head Programmer: Panagiotis Iosifelis

Διεθνές Σπουδαστικό Διαγωνιστικό Πρόγραμμα / Head Programmer: Κωστής Χαραμουντάνης
intrnational-stu@dramafilmfestival.gr
International Student Competition / Head Programmer: Kostis Haramountanis

Διεθνές Διαγωνιστικό Πρόγραμμα Short & Green / Head Programmer: Mάγια Σφακιανάκη
green@dramafilmfestival.gr
International Competition Short & Green / Head Programmer: Maya Sfakianaki

Διεθνές Διαγωνιστικό Πρόγραμμα Animation / Head Programmer: Σπύρος Σιάκας
animation@dramafilmfestival.gr
International Animation Competition / Head Programmer: Spyros Siakas

Διεθνές Διαγωνιστικό Πρόγραμμα KIDDO / Head Programmer: Γιώργος Αγγελόπουλος
kiddo@dramafilmfestival.gr
International Competition KIDDO / Head Programmer: Yorgos Angelopoulos

Πρόγραμμα CINEMATHERAPY
cinematherapy@dramafilmfestival.gr
CINEMATHERAPY

SHORT FILM HUB
Αντιγόνη Παπαντώνη / Antigoni Papantoni
hub@dramafilmfestival.gr

Pitching Lab / Head Programmer: Βαρβάρα Δούκα
pitching@dramafilmfestival.gr
Pitching Lab / Head Programmer: Barbara Dukas

Συντονισμός Διεθνούς & Διεθνούς Σπουδαστικού Διαγωνιστικού Προγράμματος
Τάσος Μάλλιος
international@dramafilmfestival.gr
intrnational-stu@dramafilmfestival.gr
Coordinator International & International Student Competition
Tassos Mallios

Ομάδα Οπτικοακουστικής Υποστήριξης
Audio-Visual Technical Team

ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ
Χρήστος Σοφιανόπουλος – Christos Sofianopoulos
TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATOR

ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ ΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ
Κωνσταντίνος Παυλίδης – Konstantinos Pavlidis
TECHNICAL MANAGER & OPERATIONS

ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΗ ΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗΣ
Νίκος Σακούλης – Nikos Sakoulis
STAGE PRODUCTION

ΒΟΗΘΟΣ ΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗΣ
Νίκος Θεολόγου – Nikos Theologou
Γιώργος Σοφιανόπουλος – Giorgos Sofianopoulos
STAGE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

ΤΕΧΝΙΚΟΣ ΠΡΟΒΟΛΗΣ
Άγγελος Κακοταρίτης – Aggelos Kakotaritis
Άγγελος Καλαποθαράκος – Aggelos Kalapotharakos
Φάνης Αθανασίου – Fanis Athanasiou
Θέη Τσιρίδου – They Tsiridou
OPERATOR

ΗΧΟΛΗΠΤΗΣ
Πάνος Σκιαδαρέσης – Panos Skiadaresis
STAGE SOUND ENGINEER

ΙΣΤΟΣΕΛΙΔΑ – WEB DEVELOPMENT – ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΕΣ ΔΙΑΔΙΚΤΥΟΥ – ΠΛΑΤΦΟΡΜΑ:
Γιάννης & Μάριος Χριστοδούλου
ymcrodos@gmail.com
WEBSITE – WEB DEVELOPMENT – WEB APPLICATIONS – PLATFORM:
Yiannis & Marios Christodoulou

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR:
Ιφιγένεια Κωνσταντινίδου
Ifigenia Konstantinidou

Drama Office

Ζoi Markopoulou

Katerina Manousi
Maria Savvaki
Lefteris Kazantzidis
info@dramafilmfestival.gr
guest@@dramafilmfestival.gr

Athens Office

Nικολίνα Παγκάλου
national@dramafilmfestival.gr
Nikolina Pagkalou

Μαρίζα Παπαδημητρίου
pitching@dramafilmfestival.gr
Mariza Papadimitriou

info@dramafilmfestival.gr

Γραφείο Τύπου: Ευάννα Βενάρδου
press@dramafilmfestival.gr
Press Office: Evanna Venardou