Thessaloniki Agora Head on How ‘Resilience,’ ‘Investment’ in Future Power Documentary Festival’s Industry Arm Through ‘Difficult Times’

Mar 4, 2026 5:44am PT Thessaloniki Agora Head on How ‘Resilience,’ ‘Investment’ in Future Power Documentary Festival’s Industry Arm Through ‘Difficult Times’ By Christopher Vourlias Plus Icon Christopher Vourlias Latest Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Head on AI, Separating Fact From Fiction and Why Documentaries Are Needed ‘Now More Than Ever’ 25 minutes ago South African Film and TV Workers Call on Lawmakers to Rescue Rebate System, Save Industry in Grips of ‘Horrific’ Crisis 35 minutes ago Joburg Film Festival Head on Celebrating ‘Unseen Hands Behind Filmmaking,’ Growing Next Generation of South African Moviegoers 2 days ago See All Across two decades of steadfast commitment to serving filmmakers from the host country and the wider region, the Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival’s industry arm, Agora, which runs parallel to the fest’s 28th edition, has stayed true to its core principles, providing a platform for both emerging and established talents while offering a welcome space for voices to be heard. “We strive to have an inclusive market, one where everyone feels safe to pitch their project and one where they can get the best possible feedback to move forward with their film and make the best possible connections,” industry head Angeliki Vergou tells Variety on the eve of this year’s event. Related Stories Anne Hathaway Was 'Fully in Character' on 'The Odyssey Set,' Even When the Camera 'Wouldn't See Her for Three Days': 'You Never Stop Working'