Every November, Thessaloniki becomes a different kind of city. Film-lovers from all over the world and Greece hurry between theaters, directors linger over coffee discussing their latest projects, celebs are spotted having photo shoots, and the waterfront fills with festival visitors comparing notes on what they’ve just watched.

It’s an ideal setting. Overlooking the Thermaic Gulf, with Mount Olympus visible across the water on clear days, Thessaloniki is a city of Roman monuments, Byzantine churches, Ottoman influences, bustling markets and one of Greece’s most exciting food scenes. During the festival, historic theaters and former port warehouses become meeting points for an international crowd, while conversations about movies and life spill into restaurants and bars.

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