12 Nov PRESS RELEASE 15th Corinth Peloponnese International Film Festival “BRIDGES” – November 15 – November 23, 2024
November 12, 2024
15th Corinth Peloponnese International Film Festival
“BRIDGES”
Corinth: November 15 – November 23, 2024
The city of Corinth is gearing up for another vibrant, creative, and inspiring year as the 15th annual Corinth Peloponnese International Film Festival “BRIDGES” returns from November 18 to 23, 2024. This Festival has become an institution, welcoming visitors from Greece and worldwide, offering a unique opportunity for entertainment, cultural exchange, and education led by renowned filmmakers. The charitable Cultural Company Cineart focuses on developing cultural activities with a strong emphasis on promoting regional work by women in film and enhancing industry networking through an esteemed international jury. This approach not only showcases art but also facilitates professional connections beyond major urban centers.
Location: Corinth Municipal Theater
What to Expect This Year:
- Film Screenings: Greek and international films, premieres across various categories, including world cinema, student cinema, fiction, animation, sports and documentary, virtual and augmented reality, interactive and 360° video.
- Premieres by Diaspora Filmmakers: Such as A Spartan Dream by Greek-American Michael A. Nickles, featuring Katerina Didaskalou as Melina Mercouri (Trailer A Spartan Dream), and the comedy Sgt. Fruit Fly by Greek-Canadian Tommy King, starring Makis Papadimitriou on Friday, November 22.
- Cinema Seminar with Director Theodore Maragos: Tuesday, November 19, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Includes screening of Máthe Paidí mou Grámata (Child be Educated), commentary, documentary production planning, and the role of cinema in society.
- “Pegasus” Film Workshop, November 15-17: Presentations by distinguished filmmakers and creation of a short film to be screened at the “Golden Pegasus” awards ceremony on November 23. The workshop will take place Friday, November 15, Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17, in collaboration with WIFT CYPRUS, with the first online meeting for scriptwriting on Friday, November 15, led by actress and WIFT CYPRUS representative Inessa Kraft. Open to teenagers and adults interested in film production. Registration for the Pegasus Film Workshop is available via this link. Minors must be accompanied.
- Animation Workshop: A collaboration with Global Arts School for children and teens, Thursday, November 21, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., at the Corinth Chamber of Commerce Amphitheater.
- Presentation on “Color in Cinema and Urban Space with a Holistic Approach” Tuesday, November 19: Speakers include Dr. Alexis Haviaras (Director) – “Aesthetics in Film with Color and Form,” Dr. Angeliki Kompocholi (Philologist, Ph.D., University of Athens) – “Color and Its Symbolic Interpretations in Ancient Thought,” Tefkros Sakellaropoulos (Director, Civil Engineer) – “Color in Heritage Sites and Urban Environment, ” Dr. Eugenia Arsenis (Director, Dramaturg), Dafni Glykofrydi (Visual Artist-Educator) – “Color in Trash Art,” Anna Stereopoulou (Composer, Pianist, Researcher) – “Emotion Techniques: Music in ‘Image,’ Sound, Light, Color,” Tony Stephens – Assistant VP of Communications, American Foundation for the Blind (AFB).
- Saturday, November 23, Symposium including:
- AI Cinema and screenings on safe usage of AI programs in the audiovisual field, featuring Director Nikos Stamatopoulos, Dr. George Alexandridis (Assistant Professor, Department of Digital Industry Technologies), and Kostas Koukoudis (Augmented Reality Researcher).
- “The Future of Cinema in Theaters in Greece and Abroad” with jury members, including Lilian Baksalevowicz (Film Distributor, France), Gabor Kutyik (Director, Animation and Special Effects Artist, Hungary), Marina Bland (Entertainment Industry Consultant, Activist), Karolina Rum (Film Distributor and Producer, Poland), Grigor Harutyunyan (Investment Director, Amber Capital Armenia), Vivek Singhania (Producer, India), and Parsifal Reparato (Producer, Italy).
- Art Exhibition: “Color in the Urban Landscape”
- Golden Pegasus Awards Ceremony: Awards are given to films of high cinematic value, selected by an international jury. Special awards are also presented, including the “Nostimon Imar” for diaspora films, the “Phedon Papamichael Technical Award” for cinematography or production design, the “Katerina Chelmi Acting Award” for a female role in a feature film, the “We Can” Award for films highlighting persons with special needs, and the “BRIDGES Young Vision” Award for emerging filmmakers.
- Opening and Closing Ceremonies Artistic Program
- Online Program Inspire-TV™ Digital Program / https://inspire-tv.com/bridges-corinth-nafplio-2024/
Join us in celebrating creativity and collaboration at this interactive experience offered by the 15th International Film Festival “BRIDGES” in Corinth. A celebration of the value of art, especially the Seventh Art, as a medium that brings people closer from around the world, bridging differences and distances.
Communication Sponsors: ERT3, ERT Tripoli, SUPER TV, ATTICA TV, INSPIRE TV™, and local media outlets.
For more information about the Festival, please visit our website or contact us:
Phone: +30-6972080441
Official Website: www.bridgesfest.eu
Email: corinthfest@gmail.com
Twitter: http://x.com/BridgesFilmFest
Facebook: http://facebook.com/bridgesfilmfest/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cineart_gr/
BRIDGES 2024 TV Spot: https://youtu.be/VKeXMZX-9aM
YouTube Page: http://www.youtube.com/@CINEARTPRESS