EKKOMED is pleased to announce Greece’s participation as a Focus Country at the Venice Production Bridge 2026, which will take place from 3 to 9 September 2026, within the framework of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival (2–12 September 2026).
Following extensive collaboration between EKKOMED and the leadership of the Venice International Film Festival, the initiative “Greece in Focus” will showcase the dynamism of the Greek film and audiovisual industry, presenting selected projects and professionals through a series of Market activities. Among others, Greek projects will participate in the Venice Gap – Financing Market, while recent publications suitable for film or television adaptation will be presented at the Book Adaptation Rights Market.
At the same time, co-productions in post-production will be featured in the Final Cut in Venice programme, professionals will take part in meetings with international platforms at Meet the Streamers, Greek filming locations will be presented at the VPB Locations Market, and immersive technology projects will be showcased at the Venice Immersive Market.
As part of the Focus, a significant Greek delegation will travel to Venice, including representatives of funding bodies, producers, creators, broadcasters and platforms, sales agents and distributors, as well as VR/XR/AR professionals and post-production companies.
The Venice Production Bridge 2026 programme will offer a comprehensive overview of Greece’s film and audiovisual industry through specially curated panels, professional meetings, and networking events, strengthening international partnerships and co-production opportunities.
EKKOMED, whose mission is to promote and develop the Greek audiovisual sector, as well as to manage incentive schemes and support film production, actively supports the international presence of the Greek industry and the expansion of cooperation opportunities with the global market.
In her statement, the Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, noted:
“The designation of Greece as a Focus Country at the Venice Production Bridge 2026, within the framework of the Venice International Film Festival, is a particularly significant development for our country’s presence in the international audiovisual landscape. This distinction confirms the steady progress achieved in recent years in the Greek film sector.
Through EKKOMED, the Ministry of Culture is implementing a coherent policy to strengthen film creation, support production, and enhance the international outreach of the Greek audiovisual industry. Greece’s presence in Venice highlights the country’s creative potential and reinforces its position as an active and reliable partner on the European and global film map.”
In his statement, the CEO of EKKOMED, Leonidas Christopoulos, stated:
“The designation of Greece as a Focus Country at the Venice Production Bridge 2026 represents an important opportunity to further strengthen the international presence of the Greek audiovisual industry. Our participation in one of the most important markets of the global film ecosystem creates the conditions for new partnerships, co-productions, and investments. Our goal is to showcase the potential of Greek productions, the high-level creative talent of the country, and the opportunities Greece offers as a destination for the development and implementation of international audiovisual projects.”
See the Press Release here (in Greek)