The 31st Greek Film Festival has unveiled its full 2026 program, bringing almost 50 films and special events celebrating Greek stories and filmmakers to audiences in Sydney and Melbourne this October.
Presented by the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW and the Greek Community of Melbourne, the festival will run from October 13 to 25 across multiple Palace cinema locations before travelling to other Australian capital cities in the following weeks.
The festival will open in Sydney and Melbourne on Tuesday, October 13, with Konstantinos Mousoulis’ hit comedy Best Friends Forever. Mousoulis wrote and directed the warm-hearted contemporary comedy, which features a cast that includes Australian actor Louis Mandylor.
Greek cinema from ancient stories to contemporary life
The 2026 program spans contemporary Greek releases, documentaries, comedies, dramas and special screenings, reflecting the breadth of Greece’s current film industry.
Among the highlights is Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals, a heartwarming documentary exploring Athens’ famous feline residents and other animals.
The program also explores the hedonistic world of Mykonos’ most famous club, while audiences can look forward to the much-anticipated story of Saint Paisios.
American Greek filmmaker Michael A. Nyckles brings A Spartan Dream, which weaves together ancient worlds and a modern pursuit of love. The program also features action-packed dramas and special screenings of Kapodistrias.
For more than 30 years, the Greek Film Festival has brought Greek stories and filmmakers to Australian audiences. Organisers say the festival’s continued popularity has allowed it to expand onto more Australian screens than ever before.
Festival expands across Sydney and Melbourne
In Sydney, the festival will screen at the popular Palace Norton Street cinemas and the Palace Moore Park complex.
In Melbourne, audiences will be able to attend screenings across seven cinemas: Palace Pentridge, Palace Como, Palace Balwyn, Palace Penny Lane in Moonee Ponds, Palace Westgarth, Kino Cinemas in the city and the iconic Astor Theatre in St Kilda.
The complete festival program is now on sale, featuring acclaimed dramas, comedies, documentaries, audience favourites and special events.
Further information, program details and festival updates are available at greekfilmfestival.com.au.
