Emerging Greeks Award 2025
The Emerging Greeks Award 2025 went to Meat by Dimitris Nakos.
The winner of the Emerging Greeks Award, which is accompanied by the amount of 1,000 euros and sponsored by Ertflix International, was the film Meat by Dimitris Nakos under the following justification: “The Emerging Greeks Award goes to a feature debut which kept our attention throughout this gripping and fast-paced story of crime, guilt, and punishment as a contemporary twist on ancient Greek tragedy. We were impressed by the film's unique visual style and dramaturgy, as well as memorable and striking performances from the actors. Our award goes to the rural family drama Meat by Dimitris Nakos”.
The award was received by Dimitris Nakos, director of the film.
The Documentary Award 2025 went to Tack by Vania Turner
The winner of the Documentary Award, which is accompanied by the amount of 500 euros and sponsored by Musou Music Group, was the documentary film Tack by Vania Turner under the following justification: “The Documentary Award goes to a film which shows utmost sensitivity in the way it addresses its subject, which is not only a Greek problem, but one of universal significance and relevance, for audiences far outside of Greece's borders. The filmmaker closely follows two victims of sexual abuse in their struggle to obtain justice and also highlights the impact these revelations have had on their loved ones. Also, worth noting is the artistic approach taken by the director with animated sequences to include events in the courtroom that could not be filmed with her camera. The Documentary Award goes to Tack by Vania Turner.”
The award was received by Vania Turner, director of the film.
The Short Film Award 2025 went to Honeymoon by Alki Papastathopoulos
The winner of the Short Film Award, which is accompanied by the amount of 500 euros and sponsored by Illuseum Berlin, was the short film Honeymoon by Alki Papastathopoulos under the following justification:
“-Where are you travelling to?
-To France.
-For holiday?
-To a farm. I’ll be working.
-And what exactly will you be doing?
-I’ll be picking grapes and strawberries.
-We have plenty of oranges here, too.
-No, for girls like us, there are no oranges.”
“It was this line that grabbed us, capturing the essence of a film that reminds us of the realities of the trans community and the need to still support equity and inclusion. Always. Everywhere. It’s the poignant acting and decisive editing that allows the audience to travel along with the characters. Feeling the intimacy and vulnerability as if first hand. The relationships between these characters were fun, authentic and moving. What could have been a story about victims, became a story about heroes. The jury is proud to give the award for best short film sponsored by Illuseum Berlin and accompanied by the amount of 500 euros to Honeymoon by Alki Papastathopoulos.”
The award was received by Nassia Sydeta, main actress of the film.
A Special Mention was awarded to the film Scorched Earth by Markela Kontaratou under the following justification: “We feel that we should give a Special Mention to a film that by way of the female
gaze turned a simple story of a stay by the sea into a thriller with an unexpected twist at the end. We are happy to award the special mention to Scorched Earth by Markela Kontaratou.”
The Special Mention was received by Karen Cifarelli, member of the Short Films Jury.
