Thessaloniki Documentary Festival 2025 Opens AGORA Doc Market for Global Industry Engagement
The Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, taking place from March 7–15, 2025, in Greece, is set to host the AGORA Doc Market, a digital platform designed to connect documentary filmmakers with buyers, distributors, and festival representatives worldwide. Operating online via Cinando from March 8 to April 30, 2025, the market is an integral part of the festival's commitment to promoting documentary cinema on a global scale.
Every year, the AGORA Doc Market showcases over 400 documentary films and welcomes more than 300 industry professionals, including TV channel representatives, distributors, and festival programmers. The market serves as a crucial bridge between filmmakers and the television industry, while also supporting theatrical distribution and festival recognition for the selected films. Emphasis is placed on promoting Greek documentaries, which hold a special place in the AGORA lineup.
The digital nature of the AGORA Doc Market enables extended accessibility, allowing accredited participants to view submitted films online for an extended period. This approach maximizes opportunities for films to gain visibility and secure distribution deals.
Filmmakers who have submitted their works to the festival's official program are automatically eligible for the AGORA Doc Market, eliminating the need for a separate application. Submissions for other documentaries are open online until February 21, 2025, with a fee of €15 per film. Discounts may apply for bulk submissions. Participants are encouraged to purchase an AGORA accreditation to fully benefit from the market, with discounted rates available.
The AGORA Doc Market underscores the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival’s mission to support the documentary genre by facilitating connections between filmmakers and key players in the industry.
For more information or inquiries, participants can contact the market organizers at agora@filmfestival.gr.