June 5 - 10, 2021

The 2nd Paleochora Lost World Short Film Festival returns in June 2021 in association with the Municipality of Kandanos-Selinou. The 'Lost World' of Paleochora nestles between the Mountains and Sea in South West Crete and is the perfect location for Filmmakers to convene to show their work, network with colleagues and enjoy our fabulous Cretan hospitality. 

Paleochora Lost World Short Film Festival - 2021:

Greek & International short films in SW Crete

FREE ENTRY- ALL WELCOME!

Six days of Film Screenings, Parallel social events, Live Music, Industry Talks, culinary highlights & more! Combining the best in International & Greek Short Films demonstrating Great story telling,, daily Live Music, social gatherings & Parties with headlining bands & entertainment, our Festival is a 'must do' for Filmmakers, Film Industry & Audience guests who wish to combine networking, brainstorming, soaking up great films and chilling in one of the most desirable spots on the Planet. Screenings are held under the Stars in the Town Square and oceanside at the Pearl Cavo venue attracting filmmakers and visitors from all corners of the Globe.

We are delighted to announce that Bruno Chatelin of FilmFestivals.com will be attending and  presenting a Keynote: ‘The Hollywood Stories from Bruno Chatelin’ – Chapter 2 ‘The Doors’ by Oliver Stone

In due course we will announce details of more parallel Talks and Master Classes which will be included in our Film Festival Programme. Keep a weather eye for details both here and on our website.

CLOSING NIGHT SPECIAL SELECTION FEATURE FILM / GREEK PREMIERE:

‘DAVE GRUSIN, NOT ENOUGH TIME’ Directed by Barbara Bentree – Produced by John Rangel

OPENING NIGHT & CLOSING NIGHT - LIVE MUSIC:

Andromeda (Opening Night Party at Atoli)
Change House (Closing Night Party at Pearl Cavo)

Key Festival Partners

FilmFestivals.com, Loupakis Winery, Fischer Beer, Aris Hotel, Screen Ireland, All About Festivals, Municipality of Kandanos Selinou

The 'Lost World' of Paleochora nestles between the Mountains and Sea in South West Crete and is the perfect location for Filmmakers to convene to show their work, network with colleagues and enjoy our fabulous Cretan hospitality.

We have a limited number of complimentary rooms which the Paleochora Hotel Association has kindly offered to Officially Selected International visiting filmmakers. To be eligible for complimentary accommodation, filmmakers must have reached Official Selection Status plus provide us with details of dates of Travel to Crete. There are alo special hotel discounts available for participating Festival attendees.

We are open to all genres of Short Films, with the exception of gratuitous Horror.

Our core festival team is made up of a small group of volunteers, film enthusiasts and film professionals. Our goal is to provide the best possible communication and a fun, productive festival experience. If there is anything we can assist with, please send us an email and we will do our best to reply within 48hrs.

We look forward to your Film Submission.

CONTACT:

e-mail: lostworldfilmfest@gmail.com

Tel: +30 6987856018