Greece Selected as the Country of Honor for the Next Edition of the Cannes Film Market

Greece has been selected as the country of honor for the next edition of the Cannes Film Market, which takes place from May 11 to 19 during the 80th Cannes Film Festival.

The Market said, “This distinction celebrates Greece’s remarkable rise as one of Europe’s leading audiovisual hubs and recognizes its growing influence on the global film and audiovisual landscape, driven by a new generation of creators, a rapidly expanding production sector, and a strong commitment to international collaboration.”

Greece’s audiovisual sector contributes €1.9 billion to the national economy, supports approximately 44,000 jobs, and includes nearly 3,000 companies active across production, post-production, animation, and related creative services. Films to have shot in Greece recently, aided by a 40% cash rebate, include Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia,” Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s “Hot Milk” and Charlie Kaufman’s “How to Shoot a Ghost.”

Guillaume Esmiol, executive director of the Cannes Film Market, said, “As Mediterranean neighbors connected by centuries of cultural exchange, we are delighted to welcome Greece into the spotlight in Cannes and look forward to showcasing the extraordinary talent, stories, and opportunities emerging from this new Greek wave. With the remarkable momentum of its film and audiovisual industry today, Greece embodies the spirit of creativity, openness, and international collaboration that the Marché du Film seeks to celebrate through its Country of Honor initiative.”

Leonidas Christopoulos, CEO of EKKOMED – Hellenic Film & Audiovisual Center, added: “We are truly delighted and proud that Greece has been selected as the Country of Honor at the 2027 Marché du Film. This distinction is both a significant recognition and a unique opportunity to showcase Greece’s vibrant creative ecosystem on the international stage. Today, Greece is a place where cinematic heritage meets contemporary talent, innovation, and international collaboration.”