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Photo source: diaNEOsis All the more international film productions are selecting Greek destinations as filming locations mainly due to the country’s unique landscapes and the financial incentives offered by the Greek state. According to a study released recently by Athens-based research and policy institute diaNEOsis, Greece now has the opportunity to attract more foreign
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“Our aim is for Central Macedonia to become a year-round filming destination,” Central Macedonia Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas said during a conference held at the recent Philoxenia international tourism expo in Thessaloniki. According to Tzitzikostas, film tourism is a major development opportunity for tourism economies that rely heavily on the audiovisual industry.
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Four destinations in Central Macedonia – Olympus, Litohoro, Thessaloniki and Nigrita – recently became the filming locations of popular adventure reality TV show Pekin Express. A French-Belgian production, the show, in autumn 2020 filmed the 6th episode of its 14th season in Central Macedonia with the support of the Region’s film office. The episode was […]
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The Film Office of the Central Macedonia Region recently presented the new prospects created by its distinctive identity as a filming destination, during Romania’s Film O’ Clock International Festival online event. Representatives of the Greek region’s Film Office took part in two meetings held between professionals of the audiovisual sector and relevant organizations from