San Francisco Greek Film Festival

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

🎬 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS — SFGFF 2027
The San Francisco Greek Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its 2027 edition!

We welcome:
• Films by Greek or Cypriot filmmakers, including those of Greek or Cypriot descent
• Films exploring Greece, Cyprus, or Greek culture
• Greek and Cypriot productions, co-productions, and international collaborations

Submission Deadline: December 12, 2026
Submit your film via FilmFreeway https://filmfreeway.com/SanFranciscoGreekFilmFestival

10/09/2026

SFGFF & INDIEFEST CO-PRESENT: HEN

The San Francisco Greek Film Festival, together with IndieFest, is excited to co-present HEN at this year’s Green Film Festival of San Francisco.

Seen through a chicken’s eyes, HEN, the latest film from acclaimed director György Pálfi, follows an escapee who leaves an industrial farm and finds refuge at a crumbling seaside restaurant in the Greek countryside, searching for a safe place to protect her eggs and raise her chicks.

Tragicomic, original and full of heart (and feathers), HEN explores motherhood, survival and the complexities of human life — while showcasing a side of Greece rarely seen on screen.

📍 4-Star Theater · San Francisco
📅 October 15, 2026 · 6pm PT

Come experience Greece from a completely different point of view.

Screening details & tickets → https://greenfest2026.eventive.org/live_schedule/6a9eec247c2bf76202d36472?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafcm_R6BT0xADWH6lfUJmAxLHiTRqdq_WCrwGkDFbSwr9vNW3heEpY3dF8iJw_aem_W9hYx4dKHHu-AB-Akavlbg

09/13/2026

Dear Jacklin,
We are truly delighted and deeply moved by this wonderful recognition in Venice. ❤️
The Best Director Award is a beautiful celebration of your distinctive cinematic voice, your sensitivity, and the truth you bring to your work.
As the SFGFF team, we feel incredibly proud of you and of this special moment for Greek cinema on the international stage.
Heartfelt congratulations! 🎬🏆❤️ Αγαπημένη μας Ζακλίν,
Χαιρόμαστε και συγκινούμαστε βαθιά με αυτή τη σπουδαία διάκριση στη Βενετία. ❤️
Το Βραβείο Σκηνοθεσίας είναι μια υπέροχη αναγνώριση της μοναδικής κινηματογραφικής σου ματιάς, της ευαισθησίας και της αλήθειας που φέρνεις στο έργο σου.
Ως ομάδα του SFGFF, νιώθουμε πραγματικά περήφανοι για σένα και για αυτή την ξεχωριστή στιγμή του ελληνικού σινεμά στη διεθνή σκηνή.
Θερμά συγχαρητήρια, από καρδιάς! 🎬🏆❤️

09/08/2026

https://greekreporter.com/2026/09/07/broken-vein-oscars-greece/

Broken Vein Oscars campaign begins after Greece selects Yannis Economides’ tragedy-inspired drama as its international feature entry.

08/17/2026

Thank you Eleni Karali and Εθνικός Κήρυξ / The National Herald for your coverage of the San Francisco Greek Film Festival! We were honored to speak with you! 🎬💙

ΑΘΗΝΑ. Μετρώντας ήδη 23 χρόνια συνεχούς παρουσίας, το Φεστιβάλ Ελληνικού Κινηματογράφου του Σαν Φρανσίσκο είναι το μακροβιότερο φεστιβάλ ελληνικού κινηματογράφου στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες, λειτουργώντας ως σημαντικός πολιτιστικός δίαυλος ανάμεσα στην Ελλάδα, την Ομογένεια και το αμερικανικό κοινό.

(Διαβάστε το άρθρο στο 1ο σχόλιο)

06/24/2026

A fun evening for the San Francisco Greek Film Festival! Our Executive Director, Kleon Skourtis, recently attended the 17th Iris Awards of the Ελληνική Ακαδημία Κινηματογράφου / Hellenic Film Academy, celebrating the incredible achievements of the Greek film industry alongside filmmakers, artists, and industry professionals from around the world. The festive event took place at the Onassis Stegi in Athens, Greece.

Congratulations to all of this year's nominees and award recipients. We look forward to bringing more outstanding Greek films and filmmakers to our Bay Area audiences.

06/14/2026

https://web.facebook.com/greekfilmacademy/posts/pfbid02mP6qQi1QSkXXTF7aayptyWVmyCmvwVhbtyuvHCqw9rjbRYTq5rMb5SNC9vyjDGJpl

06/11/2026

https://variety.com/2026/film/global/greece-country-of-honor-cannes-film-market-1236771420/

Greece has been selected as the country of honor for the next edition of the Cannes Film Market, which takes place from May 11 to 19.

06/03/2026

The SFGFF, along with the Modern Greek Studies Foundation, mourns the recent passing of a very special woman who was instrumental in the creation of our film festival — Patricia “Pat” Joan Aleck (1937–2026).

Pat was President of the Modern Greek Studies Foundation when the idea for our film festival was first introduced more than 25 years ago. She embraced the vision, helped shepherd it into existence, and remained a steadfast supporter, avid attendee, and dear friend ever since.

An educator by profession and a devoted volunteer, Pat lived a life of service to others. She dedicated herself to the Greek Orthodox Church at the local, Metropolis, and national levels, as well as to numerous Hellenic causes and the greater community. Pat had a welcoming spirit and a quiet grace that allowed her to guide every group she was involved with, even through challenging or contentious moments. She was a calm and reassuring presence who made people feel at ease and empowered others to get things done.

We have gathered photos of Pat together with many members of our community, some of whom are also no longer with us. These images reflect a time that has passed, but whose memories will forever remain in our hearts.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Pat’s sister, Deedy, and to her extended family. Pat will be dearly missed, and her legacy will continue to live on through all those whose lives she touched.