# Cinema programming and film festivals in the Balkans

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cinema-programming-and-film-festivals-in-the-balkans
> Updated: 2026-09-10T07:20:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Cinema programming and film festivals are active across various regions in Greece, Croatia, and North Macedonia.

In Greece, scheduled screenings include the 2026-2027 season launch at the Helysia Cinema in Alexandroupoli, featuring ‘Minions & Monsters’ and ‘Insidious: Beyond the Further’. Additionally, the Agios Nikolaos Film Club is hosting summer screenings, such as a restored edition of the South Korean film ‘Old Boy’.

Regional festivals are also promoting Balkan cinema through traveling programs. In Croatia, the second Macedonian Film Festival has opened in Split with the documentary-drama ‘Iron Fortress’ to foster cultural ties. Meanwhile, the International Short Film Festival Alexandria has brought its ‘Stories from the Balkans – on the road’ program to Bitola, North Macedonia, showcasing ten short films to highlight new cinematic voices from the region.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Regional film festivals launch traveling programs in Croatia and North Macedonia

Macedonian film festivals and the Greek International Short Film Festival Alexandria are hosting traveling programs in Croatia and North Macedonia to promote regional cinema and cultural exchange.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-film-festivals-launch-traveling-programs-in-croatia-and-north-macedonia

### 2026-08-25: Cinema programs scheduled in Alexandroupoli and Agios Nikolaos

Cinema programs in Greece include the 2026-2027 season launch at Helysia Cinema in Alexandroupoli and summer screenings by the Agios Nikolaos Film Club.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cinema-programs-scheduled-in-alexandroupoli-and-agios-nikolaos

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