Athens International Digital Film Festival

Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Ψηφιακού Κινηματογράφου Αθήνας

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Arts & CultureAthens/Gerakas
Dates3–9 December 2026Confirmed listing
Duration7 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFounded specifically around digital
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Athens International Digital Film Festival in Athens/Gerakas

Founded in 2011 as one of Europe's first festivals dedicated exclusively to digital-format film, this Athens event screens 80 to 120 films yearly across fiction, documentary, animation and experimental categories, drawing submissions from around 35 countries and holding the European Festivals Association's EFFE Label. Screenings run across several Athens cinemas each December, supported by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and the Greek Film Centre.

Founded in 2011 specifically to track the new cinematic language emerging from digital filmmaking technology, this festival positioned itself early as one of the first in Europe to focus exclusively on digital-format film across every genre rather than folding digital work into a general cinema festival's catalogue.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Founded specifically around digital filmmaking technology in 2011, the festival was among the first in Europe built exclusively for the format rather than treating digital work as a subset within a general cinema festival, a founding distinction it has maintained for well over a decade

02

The mystery stays covered

Its EFFE Label recognition from the European Festivals Association, backed by the European Commission and held across multiple consecutive years, places it within a formally recognised network of significant European festivals, while its operation under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture with Greek Film Centre support gives it institutional standing beyond an independent grassroots event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Athens International Digital Film Festival is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Athens/Gerakas, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Founded specifically around digital filmmaking technology in 2011, the festival was among the first in Europe built exclusively for the format rather...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

3–9 December 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Standard indoor cinema attire with a warm layer for the December timing, since moving between two or three separate venues across Athens can involve some time outdoors between screenings.

Safety

At Athens International Digital Film Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Athens/Gerakas you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

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Athens/Gerakas, Attica, Greece

Nearest airportATH — Athens Eleftherios Venizelos
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Athens/Gerakas you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Athens/Gerakas via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Athens/Gerakas, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for December.Compare faresFestival gearStandard indoor cinema attire with a warm layer for the December timing, since moving between two or three separate venues across Athens can involve some time outdoors between screenings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Greece and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Athens International Digital Film Festival?

Athens International Digital Film Festival is listed for 3–9 December 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Athens International Digital Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Athens/Gerakas, Greece. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

7 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Athens/Gerakas, Attica, Greece

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed dates3–9 December 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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