Greece has been chosen because the nation of honor for the subsequent version of the Cannes Movie Market, which takes place from Could 11 to 19 throughout the eightieth Cannes Film Festival.
The Market mentioned, “This distinction celebrates Greece’s remarkable rise as one of Europe’s leading audiovisual hubs and recognizes its growing influence on the global film and audiovisual landscape, driven by a new generation of creators, a rapidly expanding production sector, and a strong commitment to international collaboration.”
Greece’s audiovisual sector contributes €1.9 billion to the nationwide financial system, helps roughly 44,000 jobs, and contains almost 3,000 firms lively throughout manufacturing, post-production, animation, and associated inventive companies. Movies to have shot in Greece just lately, aided by a 40% money rebate, embrace Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia,” Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s “Hot Milk” and Charlie Kaufman’s “How to Shoot a Ghost.”
Guillaume Esmiol, government director of the Cannes Movie Market, mentioned, “As Mediterranean neighbors connected by centuries of cultural exchange, we are delighted to welcome Greece into the spotlight in Cannes and look forward to showcasing the extraordinary talent, stories, and opportunities emerging from this new Greek wave. With the remarkable momentum of its film and audiovisual industry today, Greece embodies the spirit of creativity, openness, and international collaboration that the Marché du Film seeks to celebrate through its Country of Honor initiative.”
Leonidas Christopoulos, CEO of EKKOMED – Hellenic Movie & Audiovisual Middle, added: “We are truly delighted and proud that Greece has been selected as the Country of Honor at the 2027 Marché du Film. This distinction is both a significant recognition and a unique opportunity to showcase Greece’s vibrant creative ecosystem on the international stage. Today, Greece is a place where cinematic heritage meets contemporary talent, innovation, and international collaboration.”
