Saronikos International Festival of Creative Arts (SIFCA) 20th-28th September 2024

CELEBRATING THE CRAFT & TECHNICAL SKILLS IN FILM & TV - ATHENS RIVIERA - GREECE

Saronikos International Festival of Creative Arts (SIFCA) 20th-28th September 2024

CELEBRATING THE CRAFT & TECHNICAL SKILLS IN FILM & TV - ATHENS RIVIERA - GREECE

Poetry At Sunset
SpiRock Open Mic Night
Actors Workshops
Music In The Square by the Alboroto Trio & Dinner at Symposio
Greek Dancing Lesson
Neville & Antonella Recital
SIFCA PANELS
SIFCA Competitions
SIFCA Competitions

About SIFCA

The Saronikos International Festival of Creative Arts (SIFCA) is a platform for all the creative arts; celebrating the diversity of craft and technical skills that come together within the film and TV industry to create the magic we see on screen. 

For the third SIFCA 2024 edition, we are again organising some amazing speakers from all disciplines coming to join us and let you into all their secrets and experiences. By now I'm sure you will see that nowhere else could you get all this in one place!  We're working to fill our schedule with amazing events! Stay tuned for updates by following us on social media. Be the first to know!

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Who

SIFCA is organised by the 529 CLUB with the support of the Women's International Group South (WIGS), Young Volunteers in Action and the support of the Saronikos Community. 

The 529 Club originally started as a monthly informal networking club for creative people in the Film & Media industry that was established at Pinewood Studios UK in December 2009 to allow the opportunity for people working at Pinewood Studios to meet with their neighbours in the clubhouse bar once a month from 5pm till 9pm.

During the pandemic and lockdown, everything was taken online using the CLUBHOUSE audio app to continue to support and develop people and projects, with competitions, performances and workshops.  The 529 Club currently has 10.4k members globally from all departments of the entertainment industry. 

We're just one big happy creative family!

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SIFCA

What

We will be organizing performances, workshopssocial, and cultural events, plus we have some fantastic competitions with prizes for Short film, Short Screenplay and Production Design as well as additional industry relevant competitions for technical and craft skills that will help to spotlight your career. Find out more on FilmFreeway!

The Festival will be highlighting Greece’s #HollywoodinGreece initiative and the benefits from filming in Greece with their 40% production credit, whilst showcasing the beauty and benefits of Saronikos, to the global entertainment industry. 

Come and join us in this beautiful part of the world and gain experience from some of the greats in the industry, whilst networking with like-minded people.

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SIFCA Celebrating The Arts

Why

There are many film festivals around the globe. However, they tend to be mainly for the Producers, Directors, Actors and sometimes Writers: what we call ‘above-the-line talent'. SIFCA will not only highlight the usual disciplines but will also spotlight and celebrate the ‘below the line talent’ covering all the technical departments including: Art, Camera, Sound, Hair/Makeup, Wardrobe, Visual Effects and Marketing with workshops on various disciplines throughout the two weeks.

We're committed to fostering a supportive environment where creatives can connect, learn from one another, and share their experiences. Our 'original' competitions serve as more than just contests—they're designed as valuable training grounds for aspiring talent.

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SIFCA Celebrating The Arts

Where

The festival will be held on the mainland of Greece in the beautiful coastal towns of Attica known as the Athens Riviera, just 30 minutes drive from Athens International Airport

Being a renowned coastal area, there are many beautiful hotels, Alexander Beach HotelVincci EverEdenGrand Resort Lagonisi and The Plaza Resort, plus many AirBnb apartments available in Saronida, Anavyssos, Lagonisi and Fokaia.

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When

20th - 28th September 2024

We have chosen a time of the year when we know the Municipality is quieter before everything winds down for the winter at the start of October. Plus, it allows us to cross pollinate with the Animasyros International Animation Festival and the Athens International Film Festival which also draw a lot of the international entertainment community to Greece.

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SIFCA

Some Of Our Speakers

Liz Tagg

Hair/Makeup

Liz Tagg

Leigh Took

Special Effects

Leigh Took
Craft & Wine
Evening of short plays
Improvised Independent Filming Workshop
Kindergarten Perfomance
Short Film Screening
CULINARY EXPERIENCES
CULINARY EXPERIENCES

About SIFCA

The Saronikos International Festival of Creative Arts (SIFCA) is a platform for all the creative arts; celebrating the diversity of craft and technical skills that come together within the film and TV industry to create the magic we see on screen. 

For the third SIFCA 2024 edition, we are again organising some amazing speakers from all disciplines coming to join us and let you into all their secrets and experiences. By now I'm sure you will see that nowhere else could you get all this in one place!  We're working to fill our schedule with amazing events! Stay tuned for updates by following us on social media. Be the first to know!

EL.jpg

Who

SIFCA is organised by the 529 CLUB with the support of the Women's International Group South (WIGS), Young Volunteers in Action and the support of the Saronikos Community. 

The 529 Club originally started as a monthly informal networking club for creative people in the Film & Media industry that was established at Pinewood Studios in December 2009 to allow the opportunity for people working at Pinewood Studios to meet with their neighbours in the clubhouse bar once a month from 5pm till 9pm.

During the pandemic and lockdown, everything was taken online using the CLUBHOUSE audio app to continue to support and develop people and projects, with competitions, performances and workshops.  The 529 Club currently has 10.4k members globally from all departments of the entertainment industry. 

We're just one big happy creative family!

EL.jpg
SIFCA

What

We will be organizing performances, workshopssocial, and cultural events, plus we have some fantastic competitions with prizes for Short film, Short Screenplay and Production Design as well as additional industry relevant competitions for technical and craft skills that will help to spotlight your career. Find out more on FilmFreeway!

The Festival will be highlighting Greece’s #HollywoodinGreece initiative and the benefits from filming in Greece with their 40% production credit, whilst showcasing the beauty and benefits of Saronikos, to the global entertainment industry. 

Come and join us in this beautiful part of the world and gain experience from some of the greats in the industry, whilst networking with like-minded people.

EL.jpg
SIFCA Celebrating The Arts

Why

There are many film festivals around the globe. However, they tend to be mainly for the Producers, Directors, Actors and sometimes Writers: what we call ‘above-the-line talent'. SIFCA will not only highlight the usual disciplines but will also spotlight and celebrate the ‘below the line talent’ covering all the technical departments including: Art, Camera, Sound, Hair/Makeup, Wardrobe, Visual Effects and Marketing with workshops on various disciplines throughout the two weeks.

We're committed to fostering a supportive environment where creatives can connect, learn from one another, and share their experiences. Our 'original' competitions serve as more than just contests—they're designed as valuable training grounds for aspiring talent.

EL.jpg
SIFCA Celebrating The Arts

Where

The festival will be held on the mainland of Greece in the beautiful coastal towns of Attica known as the Athens Riviera, just 30 minutes drive from Athens International Airport

Being a renowned coastal area, there are many beautiful hotels, Alexander Beach HotelVincci EverEdenGrand Resort Lagonisi and The Plaza Resort, plus many AirBnb apartments available in Saronida, Anavyssos, Lagonisi and Fokaia.

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When

20th - 28th September 2024

We have chosen a time of the year when we know the Municipality is quieter before everything winds down for the winter at the start of October. Plus, it allows us to cross pollinate with the Animasyros International Animation Festival and the Athens International Film Festival which also draw a lot of the international entertainment community to Greece.

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SIFCA
SIFCA Competitions
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