DOTS International Documentary Film Festival: Documenting Our True Stories

The DOTS International Documentary Film Festival makes its debut in Athens, at the multipurpose venue of PLYFA, dedicated exclusively to the art of documentary. From October 3rd to October 5th, the festival will host a series of screenings that highlight the many facets of reality, through the lens of creators from around the world.

Although non-competitive in nature, DOTS gives a voice to the audience through the Audience Award, encouraging active participation and showcasing the works that resonated most deeply with viewers. The festival’s aim is to provide a platform for stories that deserve to be heard, shedding light on social, cultural, and environmental issues with a human-centered perspective.

Key features of the festival:

• Screenings of documentaries by both international and local filmmakers, covering a wide range of topics

• Discussions and Q&A sessions with directors and experts, fostering dialogue and exchange of ideas

• Networking events for industry professionals and audiences

• Masterclasses by established professionals in the field, aimed at students, emerging creators, and all interested participants

DOTS aspires to become a reference point for documentary lovers, offering a platform for the presentation of important stories and voices.

For more information about the program and screenings, visit the festival’s official website: www.dotsfestival.com

Agorafoviko Festival 2025

No more Aspronisi oysters. No more jasmine tea.
Now, tourlou.

On September 26 and 27, 2025, the third Agorafoviko Festival takes over PLYFA once again, proclaiming across its three stages its coherent heterogeneity and diverse references.

Now that listening to “a bit of everything” is no longer a crime, the curator of AFF25, Sci Fi River, includes in the same lineup the myth of Dinos Sadikis from En Plo and the myth of Poll, the Aperantos Chorafies, and the Astroneira of Kostas Tournas.

The heavy rap résumé of Taki Tsan & DJ ALX—which, among many other things, includes the initials ZN and TxC—meets the streetwise poetry and pop instinct of 0-100 Seirene and Ms. Morris.

Nekrotsoulithra are hailed as trash discopunk prophets of the next moment, while the big beat parties staged by Turboflow 3000 align with the performances Nalyssa Green has recently distinguished herself in, forming a pentagram, the other peaks of which are occupied by Chraja and Libys.

Expectations are placed on Tamta with Die Arkitekt, Despoinis Trichromi with Veslemes and Fonoptikon, to perform the after-effects of last year’s more electronic Agoraphobic Festival. Through Soma, Junkheart, Citizen Jim, and Ktiria ti Nychta, the festival stretches its balladry back to the provádika (communal spaces) from which the entire festival originates.

The strings of Nefeli, Kalliopi, and Nikos Veliotis meet the distinctive lyricism of Capette and Rastonis, while Tsolimon, Utekan, and Xanthi bring news of the sound that has dominated the city for some time.

The full line-up of AFF25:
Kostas Tournas, Nalyssa Green, Nekrotsoulithra, Die Arkitekt x Tamta, Taki Tsan x DJ Alx, Turboflow 3000, Fonoptikon, Dinos Sadikis, 0-100 Seirene, Veslemes x Trichromi, Capette, Libys, Nefeli Walking Undercover, Kalliopi Mitropolou x Nikos Veliotis, Soma, Chraja, Ktiria ti Nychta, Junkheart, Ms. Morris, Tsolimon, Rastonis, Xanthi, Utekan, Citizen Jim, Deftera, Kareoles & friends x 555ivas, Sci-Fi River

First Agoraphobic Day:

Kostas Tournas / Nekrotsoulithra / Taki Tsan x DJ Alx / Dinos Sadikis / Veslemes x Trichromi / Kalliopi Mitropolou x Nikos Veliotis / Soma / Chraja / Ktiria ti Nychta / Tsolimon / Rastonis / Utekan

Second Agoraphobic Day:

Nalyssa Green / Die Arkitekt x Tamta / Turboflow 3000 / Fonoptikon / Libys / Capette / 0-100 Seirene / Nefeli Walking Undercover / Junkheart / Ms. Morris / Xanthi / Citizen Jim / Sci-Fi River

The Agorafoviko Festival is repeated every year with a different curator.
AFF25 is curated by Sci-Fi River.