Psarokokalo 2025

From July 10 to 17, Folegandros was transformed into an international film destination with the 17th Psarokokalo International Short Film Festival returning with a bang, bringing with it 136 films from 42 countries.



The screenings are not limited to the screen. The festival extends to masterclasses, open discussions and networking evenings, composing a multidimensional cultural experience — and all this under the light of the meltemi and the watchful gaze of the Aegean.

One of the most distinctive features of the festival is the “Environment and Architecture” section, which explores the interaction between the space we inhabit and the nature that surrounds us.

The collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Architecture enriches the program, bringing the Groundwork series, which follows three architects who are trying to redefine the concept of space in different corners of the planet — from the islands of China, to the heart of Brazil and the centers of Europe.

In the International competition section, young and established creators present works that reflect their social and personal quests.

The national competition section offers a selection of young emerging talents from Greece and Cyprus.

Each year, the festival highlights the cinema of a selected country; in 2025, the baton is taken by MEXICO.

For the first time, Psarokokalo incorporates a separate section for children and families, bringing to the stage selected films from Psaroloco, an international festival dedicated to the youngest cinephiles.

Psarokokalo 2025 is not just a festival. It is a breakthrough in the international film scene, a celebration that honors diversity, art and the meaningful meeting of people and ideas.

The films are screened with English subtitles.