ARTWORKS partners for the second consecutive year, with the Greek Film Archive to present the ARTWORKS Best Film Award at the upcoming 14th Athens Avant Garde Film Festival (AAGFF14).

The 14th Athens Avant-Garde Film Festival running from December 3–17, 2025 at the Greek Film Archive, brings to the big screen a bold selection of innovative films from Greece and around the world! Audiences are invited to discover daring new cinematic voices through the Festival’s two dynamic competition sections: the established #InternationalCompetition and the boundary-pushing #ReframingImages, presented for the second year in collaboration with ARTWORKS. The program will also feature tributes to filmmakers who challenge and expand the language of cinema, the much-loved “Restored and Beautiful” section showcasing rare cinematic gems in stunning restorations, as well as masterclasses, parties, and more!

OPEN CALL | Reframing Images – Athens Avant-Garde Film Festival 14

Filmmakers who explore innovative forms of cinematic storytelling and expression can submit their works to the “Reframing Images” competition. As part of this competition, the ARTWORKS Best Film Award will be offered to the winner selected by a jury composed of ARTWORKS Fellows who have been awarded Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Artist Fellowship. This initiative strengthens the relationship between emerging filmmakers and cultural institutions such as the Greek Film Archive and ARTWORKS, promoting a shared commitment to artistic innovation.

🎯 Who Can Apply: Filmmakers exploring innovative cinematic storytelling and expression. Eligible works include: — First or second feature films — Short and mid-length films (regardless of whether these are the creator’s first or second works)

🏆 Prize: cash award supported by Katherine Embiricos

The award is generously supported by Katherine Embiricos, an executive producer of numerous internationally acclaimed documentaries, recognizing fresh, boundary-pushing approaches to filmmaking.

ΑRTWORKS was founded in 2017 with a founding grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), which to date remains a lead donor, actively supporting the entire scope of its activities.

📅 Submission Period: June 30 – August 8, 2025
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