SPECIAL EVENTS

OPENING NIGHT GALA
AT PALACE NORTON STREET

TUE 14 OCT | PALACE NORTON ST
6.00pm Cocktail Party
8.30pm Screening of Kapetan Mihalis

Join us at Palace Norton Street for the screening of the epic film Kapetan Mihalis by Kostas Haralambous based on the similarly titled book by legendary Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis. Be treated to a spectacular evening filled with a celebratory atmosphere, Cretan vibes, unparalleled Greek hospitality, and great live music. The experience will be elevated with exquisite catering by Georges Mediterranean Bar and Grill, fine wines from Raw Vine Estate, and a selection of boutique-crafted Greek beers from 7 Seals, courtesy of Mediterranean Gourmet.

$60 General Admission


STELIOS: Matinee Screening  
Special OASIS Coffee Event 

WED 15 OCT | PALACE NORTON STREET
12.00pm | Greek Oasis Coffee on arrival 

Watch with us the highly anticipated biopic film Stelios by Yorgos Tsemberopoulos at Palace Norton Street and enjoy a cup of signature Greek coffee Oasis on arrival. Group bookings for seniors at special reduced rates available through GOC Welfare Department.

$27 General Admission
$16 Senior Group Admission  (pls contact GOC Welfare)


THE ENIGMA OF KEROS (documentary)
Special Screening | Followed by Q&A 

WED 15 OCT | PALACE CINEMAS MOORE PARK
6.30pm Special Screening Followed by Q&A

Watch with us the Cycladic archaeology-themed documentary The Enigma of Keros by Costas Machairas, which features the excavations at Dhaskalio (directed by Colin Renfrew and Michael Boyd of the McDonald Institute, University of Cambridge) at Palace Cinemas Moore Park. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with esteemed archaeologists from the University of Sydney.

$27 General Admission


OPENING NIGHT AT RIVERSIDE THEATRES 
The 30th GFF goes to Parramatta | Special METAXA Event

THU 16 OCT | RIVERSIDE THEATRES
6.00pm Enjoy a METAXA Cocktail on arrival
7.00pm Screening of Kapetan Mihalis

Join us at Riverside Theatres collaborating with the GFF for the 1st time in 30 years for the screening of the epic film Kapetan Mihalis by Kostas Haralambous, based on the similarly titled book by legendary Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis. Be treated to a Metaxa coctail upon arrival and be entrertained with traditional Greek music and dancing before the film's screening. 

$39.50 General Admission


TOUCH OF SPICE  
Special METAXA event 

FRI 17 OCT | PALACE NORTON STREET
8.00pm Enjoy a METAXA Cocktail on arrival at Palace Norton Street    

Watch with us Tasos Boulmetis' cinematic masterpiece A Touch of Spice, the greatest Greek box office success of all time, at Palace Norton St and have the chance to taste a signature spiced Metaxa cocktail on arrival.

$35 General Admission


STELIOS
Special Screening | Presented in Partnership with the Pontian Association of Sydney and NSW "Pontoxeniteas"

 
SAT 18 OCT | PALACE NORTON STREET
6:30pm Screening of Stelios by Yorgos Tsemberopoulos
Enjoy traditional Pontian appetisers, drinks & music (lyra) on arrival  

Watch with us the highly anticipated biopic film Stelios by Yorgos Tsemberopoulos at Palace Norton Street and enjoy on arrival traditional Pontian appetisers, drinks and live music (lyra) offered by the Pontian association of Sydney and NSW “Pontoxeniteas”. 

$35 General Admission


KAPETAN MIHALIS 
Special screening | Presented in Partnership with the Cretan Association of Sydney and NSW 

 
SUN 19 OCT | PALACE CINEMAS MOORE PARK
4:30pm Screening of Kapetan Mihalis by Kostas Haralambous
Enjoy traditional Cretan appetisers, Alexakis Greek wines & music (lyra) on arrival   

Join us at Palace Cinemas Moore Park for the screening of the epic film Kapetan Mihalis by Kostas Haralambous based on the similarly titled book by legendary Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis. Enjoy on arrival traditional Cretan appetisers, Alexakis Greek wines (by Ev-Enos Pty Ltd) and live music (lyra) offered by the Cretan Association of Sydney and NSW. 

$35 General Admission


BRIDES: Matinee Screening  
Special OASIS Coffee Event 

WED 22 OCT | PALACE NORTON STREET
12.00pm | Greek Oasis Coffee on arrival 

Watch with us the iconic film Brides by Pantelis Voulgaris at Palace Norton Street and enjoy a cup of signature Greek coffee Oasis on arrival. Group bookings for seniors at special reduced rates available through GOC Welfare Department.

$27 General Admission
$16 Senior Group Admission  (pls contact GOC Welfare)


MEMENTO (documentary) 
Special Screening | Presented in Partnership with the Panipirotiki Enosis of NSW

WED 22 OCT | PALACE NORTON STREET
6:30pm Screening of Memento (documentary) by Nikos Ziogas
Enjoy traditional Ipirotika appetisers (pites), drinks (shot of tsipouro) & traditional music from the region on arrival

Watch with us the lyrical journey of the documentary Memento by Nikos Ziogas at Palace Norton Street and enjoy on arrival traditional Ipirotika appetisers (pites), drinks (shot of tsipouro) and traditional music from the region offered by the Panipirotiki Enosis of NSW. 

$35 General Admission 


CHEAP SMOKES 
Special Screening | Followed by Q&A with Director Renos Haralambidis 

FRI 24 OCT | RIVERSIDE THEATRES
6.00pm Enjoy a glass of Lazaridi Greek Wine on arrival  
6.30pm Special Screening Followed by Q&A

Watch with us the timeless feature film Cheap Smokes by Renos Haralambidis. Enjoy a glass of Lazaridi Greek wine (by Ev-Enos Pty Ltd) on arrival and meet the guest of honour visting from Greece, director, writer & actor Reno Haralambidis, who will provide a Q&A after the screening of the film.

$35 General Admission  


NO BUDGET STORY  
Special Screening | Followed by Q&A with Director Renos Haralambidis 

SAT 25 OCT | PALANCE NORTON STREET 
6.00pm Enjoy a glass of Greek Wine on arrival  
6.30pm Special Screening Followed by Q&A

Watch with us Renos Haralambidis' debut feature film No Budget Story. Enjoy a glass of Greek wine (by Ev-Enos Pty Ltd) on arrival and meet the guest of honour visiting from Greece, director, writer & actor Reno Haralambidis, who will provide a Q&A after the screening of the film.

$35 General Admission   


13TH GREEK STUDENT SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2025

SUN 26 OCT | PALACE CINEMAS MOORE PARK
12:30pm Screening followed by Awards Presentation

The 13th Greek Student Short Film Festival presents a selection of imaginative films from local primary and secondary students of Greek language.

Free Entry | Registrations required via link


CLOSING NIGHT CELEBRATION
Special METAXA Event | Presented in Partnership with the Athenian Association of NSW 

SUN 26 OCT | PALACE CINEMAS MOORE PARK 
6:00pm Reception with Metaxa Signature Cocktail 
7:00pm Screening of Athens Midnight Radio by Renos Haralambidis 

Join us at Palace Cinemas Moore Park to celebrate the end of the 30th Greek Film Festival with Renos Haralambidis' most recent feature film, the poetic Athens Midnight Radio 

$40 General Admission