The 30th Greek Film Festival of Sydney, proudly presented by Benchmark Greek Law, has announced its historic expansion into Sydney’s west thanks to a special collaboration with Riverside Theatres in Parramatta.
This marks the first time in the festival’s three-decade history that it will bring its cinematic celebration to this vibrant and growing community.
The festival will kick off at Riverside Theatres on Thursday, October 16, with a special Metaxa Cocktail Opening Night Event. Attendees will be treated to the highly anticipated film, Kapetan Mihalis, directed by Kostas Haralambous and based on Nikos Kazantzakis’s iconic novel.
This special evening promises to be a memorable celebration of Greek culture and cinema. The 30th Greek Film Festival is determined to make its presence embraced by new audiences who will now have the opportunity to experience its magic in a new, exciting location!
A curated lineup of 15 films has been selected to entertain new audiences in the west. This diverse program includes the best from the festival’s 30th anniversary retrospective, along with a great selection of current Greek productions and family-friendly films.
Craig McMaster, Riverside Theatres Director, stated, “Welcoming the 30th Greek Film Festival of Sydney to Riverside for the first time is a big step in our growing multicultural film-festival program. It joins the cohort of great festivals we’ve hosted that showcase cinema from across the world in Western Sydney. We’re thrilled to partner with the Greek Film Festival team and can’t wait to share the spirit and storytelling of Greek film with our community this October.”
Harry Danalis, President of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW, stated, “This expansion is a significant milestone for the Greek Film Festival of Sydney. It’s a testament to the festival’s growth and our commitment to making Greek culture and film accessible to an even wider audience. We are incredibly proud to partner with Riverside Theatres to bring this special event to the heart of Western Sydney.”
Nia Karteris, Chair of the Greek Festival of Sydney and Greek Film Festival, added, “We are overjoyed to introduce the magic of Greek cinema to Parramatta. The opportunity to share our rich heritage and storytelling with a new community is a true honour. We believe this new audience will be captivated by the incredible films we have in store and look forward to celebrating with them in October.”
The expansion to Riverside Theatres is a bold new chapter for the festival, bringing the finest of Greek cinema to new audiences and strengthening its position as a key cultural event in Sydney’s calendar.
Event Details:
- What: 30th Greek Film Festival at Riverside Theatres
- When: Thursday 16th – Sunday 26th October 2025
- Where: Riverside Theatres(Corner Market &, 353 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150)
- Tickets: https://shorturl.at/srsPT
For more information, please visit www.greekfilmfestival.com.au
