Since its inception in 2000, the Μediterranean Film Institute, through its international program MFI Script 2 Film Workshops, has supported the development of over 500 film projects. We are especially proud that the Doc Lab, introduced just six years ago, has already made a significant impact on documentary development. This year, five films in the festival’s lineup had participated in the MFI’s Doc Lab the previous years.

Many thanks to the Thessaloniki International Film and Doc Festival and especially Agora for our warm and fruitful collaboration over the last 17 years and for their great work in the film industry.

Our scholarship award from now on is called George Kalogeropoulos award, in memoriam of the founder of the Mediterranean Film Institute.
Recognizing its distinctive storyline, unique characters, profound social relevance, and poetic filmic approach, we are honored to present the award to “Oh, Heart Don’t Be Aftaird” by Ana Kvichidze and Avtandil Khorava.