Thesaloniki's Agora Crossroads Co-production Forum presents a vibrant slate of new projects
by Cineuropa
- The dynamic works in development are helmed by both emerging and established filmmakers from across Europe, the Mediterranean and beyond
The Agora Crossroads Co-production Forum of the 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival (30 October-9 November) has unveiled its 2025 selection, featuring a dynamic mix of works in development by both emerging and established filmmakers from across Europe, the Mediterranean and beyond.
This year’s line-up includes detective stories, science-fiction universes, family dramas, absurd comedies and politically charged narratives – all united by a commitment to strong authorship and distinctive voices. The selection highlights filmmakers such as Moufida Fedhila and Stefan Djordjević, whose new projects promise to intrigue and inspire the industry audience attending the Agora.
As part of Bridge to the North – a new initiative connecting Southern and Northern Europe – the forum will also present one Finnish project, Quiet Lake by Tonislav Hristov, produced by Kaarle Aho and Kai Nordberg (Making Movies), which is supported by the Finnish Film Foundation, the Helsinki International Film Festival, Finnish Film Affair, and the Finnish Embassy and Institute in Athens.
The Crossroads Co-production Forum jury consists of Frank Hoeve (BALDR Film, Netherlands), Uljana Kim (Studio Uljana Kim, Lithuania) and Andreas Zoupanos Kritikos (Faliro House, Greece), while Mathilde Hersant, head of Finance at ARTE France Cinéma, serves as the Arte Kino International Award juror.
The event continues to serve as a key platform for the development and co-production of feature films from Southeast Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East, facilitating creative collaboration and industry growth across the region.
Below is the full list of projects selected for the 2025 Agora Crossroads Co-production Forum:
The Dictator’s Dreams – Erenik Beqiri (Albania)
Production: Dritan Huqi (On Film Production)
A Girl Named Zeus – Nikos Dayandas (Greece)
Production: Konstantinos Koukoulis (ΠLANKTON)
Girl of Wind – Moufida Fedhila (Tunisia)
Production: Mehdi Hmili (Dogma Films)
Goodbye for Now – Kasım Ördek (Turkey/France)
Production: Fahriye Ismayilova (Parda Film Production)
Co-production: Jules Grange (Kidam Production)
In Good Faith – Anna Wowra (Czech Republic/Poland)
Production: Tomáš Pertold, Julie Soffer (Perfilm)
Co-production: Dagmara Piasecka (Green Rat)
MIDPOINT Institute project selection
The Life and Times of Ion G. – Andreea Cristina Bortun (Romania)
Production: Gabi Suciu (Atelier de Film)
The Leaves Hang Trembling – Stefan Djordjević (Serbia)
Production: Dragana Jovović (Non-Aligned Films)
La Forma Animal – Isa Luengo, Sofia Esteve (Spain)
Production: Carlotta Schiavon, Laura Rubirola (Nocturna Pictures)
Co-production: Eva Murgui (Vayolet Films)
Sofia Meetings project selection
The Unmoving Hands – Víctor Diago (Spain)
Production: Andrés Mellinas (Boogaloo)
Quiet Lake – Tonislav Hristov (Finland/Bulgaria/Sweden)
Production: Kaarle Aho, Kai Nordberg (Making Movies)
Co-production: Andrea Stanoeva, Tonislav Hristov (Soul Food); Erika Malmgren, Annika Hellström (Cinenic Film)
Robbing Beirut – Katia Jarjoura (France/Norway/Lebanon)
Production: Michel Zana (Blue Train Films)
Co-production: Elisa Pirir (Staer Film), Jana Wehbe (The Attic)
Pirateland – Stavros Petropoulos (Greece/France)
Production: Leonidas Konstantarakos (Alaska Films)
Co-production: Stephane Marschal (Yukunkun Productions)
The Tide Hears Them but They No Longer Have a Voice – Yiannis Veslemes (Greece)
Production: Nicholas Alavanos (FILMIKI)
Mediterranean Film Institute project selection
Who Killed the Pigeons – Stratis Chatzielenoudas (Greece)
Production: Spyros Skandalos (Assumed Position Films)
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