17 May PRESS RELEASE – Short Film “WINGS” – 12th of May 2025
PRESS RELEASE
May 12, 2025
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The Short Film “WINGS” from Corinth to the World!
Created as part of the 15th Corinth Bridges International Film Festival 2024
We are honored to announce that the short film WINGS has begun its journey at International film festivals with outstanding distinctions, promoting Corinth as the city hosting the Corinth Bridges International Film Festival.
🏆 OFFICIAL SELECTION – Love and Hope International Film Festival, Barcelona, Spain, October 1–5, 2025
🎬 NOMINATION – Best Woman Short Film, PUPILA Film Festival, Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil
🥇 AWARD – Fugitive Sister Festival, film screening and award ceremony on May 19, 2025, in Cannes, France
▶️ Watch the Trailer: https://youtu.be/zv4yHR5G_lg?si=0rszroaqpr03KUTx
The short film WINGS is an emotional and experiential production created as part of the PEGASOS Cinema Lab, which took place during the 15th Corinth Bridges International Film Festival, November 18–23, 2024. The cinema workshop, organized in collaboration with Women in Film and Television Cyprus (WIFT CYPRUS), offered participants a unique opportunity to delve into the world of filmmaking, providing hands-on training in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and production.
WINGS, under the guidance of director, producer, and actress Inessa Kraft, is a work that highlights the abilities and artistic expression of young creators, focusing on themes of freedom, identity, and personal growth.
The film deals with inner searching and the need for liberation, uniquely capturing the human need to come to terms with our challenges and desires. In WINGS, the power of the protagonist’s personal story is combined with an atmospheric and realistic cinematic approach that captivates the viewer’s attention from beginning to end.
The film also showcases the development of the young filmmakers who participated in the workshop, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and practical training in the film sector.
At the screening of the film during the GOLDEN PEGASUS awards ceremony at the Corinth Municipal Theater, on the festival’s final day, viewers had the chance to experience an event full of emotion and artistic value. At the same time, the film WINGS became a significant milestone for the workshop participants, giving them the opportunity to present their work to an international audience.
🎞️ WINGS – Film Credits
Director: Petra Terzi
Assistant Director: Maria Fragkia
Screenplay: Maria Fragkia, Petra Terzi
Duration: 5’35”
Cast:
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Despina (Housewife) – Olga Thoma
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Cosmic Lady – Inessa Kraft
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Cosmic Boy – Stelios Kioleoglou
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Cosmic Man – Leonidas Lesakis
Director of Photography, Editing & SFX: Iryna Dranha
Sound Design: Thodoris Lesakis, Leonidas Lesakis
End Credits Music, Song: Vasilis Bampaniaris “The trains that never left the station”
Lyrics: Konstantinos Bampaniaris
Makeup Artist: Vicky Mina
Set Photographer: Maria Tatouli
Special Thanks: Matharikou Models, Alexis Chaviaras, Tommy King, Grigor Harutyunyan
📍 Filming Location: Corinth, Floisvos Square
Some of the benefits arising from the annual organization of the BRIDGES International Film Festival in Corinth:
Tourism Promotion: Hosting such an international event promotes Corinth nationwide and internationally as a new cinematic travel destination with parallel cultural events aimed at developing domestic tourism.
Economic Development: Increased tourist traffic due to the Festival positively impacts the local economy, boosting revenue for businesses and professionals in the catering, accommodation, and retail sectors.
Promotion of Culture: Organizing cultural events contributes to showcasing local cultural heritage and art. It creates an important annual meeting for Greek and international filmmakers, writers and artists, cinephiles, the local community, and other cultural organizations, lasting a week.
The repeated hosting of the Peloponnese Bridges International Film Festival in Corinth creates a CITY BRAND for the city, transforming it into a regional cultural and educational center with the best possible promotion both nationally and internationally.
The organization of the Corinth Bridges International Film Festival, in three cities-Loutraki (13-25/6/25), Corinth (20-25/10/25), and Nafplio (3-8/12/25)-is carried out by film professionals, volunteers, and the non-profit cultural organization CineArt, based in Corinthia. The event is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture.
Artistic Direction
Bridges International Film Festival
Petra Terzi
Director, Producer
CineArt Cultural Organization