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Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival Announces Contenders In Two Major Competition Sections

February 17, 2026 at 08:20 AM
By Matthew Carey
Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival Announces Contenders In Two Major Competition Sections
EXCLUSIVE: The 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival in Greece has announced films that will contend in two major competitive categories: The Newcomers and >>Film Forward Competition sections. Both competitions come with significant prize money. The Newcomers Competition offers two prizes: the Golden Alexander “Dimitri Eipides” and the Silver Alexander Award. Fourteen films of over 50 […]

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EXCLUSIVE: The 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival in Greece has announced films that will contend in two major competitive categories: The Newcomers and >>Film Forward Competition sections. Both competitions come with significant prize money. The Newcomers Competition offers two prizes: the Golden Alexander “Dimitri Eipides” and the Silver Alexander Award. Fourteen films of over 50 […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
EXCLUSIVE: The 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival in Greece has announced films that will contend in two major competitive categories: The Newcomers and >>Film Forward Competition sections. Both competitions come with significant prize money. The Newcomers Competition offers two prizes: the Golden Alexander “Dimitri Eipides” and the Silver Alexander Award. Fourteen films of over 50 […] Kickoff of the 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival in Greece. TiDF EXCLUSIVE: The 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival in Greece has announced films that will contend in two major competitive categories: The Newcomers and >>Film Forward Competition sections. Both competitions come with significant prize money. The Newcomers Competition offers two prizes: the Golden Alexander “Dimitri Eipides” and the Silver Alexander Award. Fourteen films of over 50 minutes in length – created by young filmmakers – have been announced in that section (scroll for the titles and descriptions of films). The Golden Alexander “Dimitri Eipides” award is accompanied by a €10,000 cash prize. The Silver Alexander Award is accompanied by a €4,000 cash prize. Related Stories Podcast Doc Talk Podcast On Miami Beach Move To Punish Theater Showing 'No Other Land', Plus Field Report From Thessaloniki Doc Festival

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