2025 PUBLIC PROGRAM

3-5 OCTOBER 2025
HYDRA ISLAND GREECE

We’re putting the finishing touches on our program and are excited to share with you the full event slate on September 29

To welcome our amazing filmmakers and creative guests to Hydra, some events are ticketed to ensure everyone has a seat. Tickets are available for a small donation, so please show your support by picking them up at the
Gardenia Open-Air Cinema box office, starting September 29th between 2-4 PM and 8-10 PM each day.

  • Join us at the Gardenia Open-Air Cinema for the special Greek premiere of this standout contemporary Indian film presented by acclaimed Indian film star Abhay Deol and writer/director Faraz Arif Ansari.

    Tickets will be available in advance at the Gardenia Open-Air Cinema Box-Office, beginning on 9/29. Limited number available; donations accepted.

  • Join Hydra-raised local, executive producer Derek Colloredo-Mansfeld, and British director/screenwriter Doug Rao, and select cast for a thought-provoking conversation and screening at the Gardenia Open-Air Cinema.

    Tickets will be available in advance at the Gardenia Open-Air Cinema Box-Office, beginning on 9/29. Limited number available; donations accepted.

  • Join us at Pirate Bar for Hydra poetry readings with local and visiting poets including Hydra local Yiannis Gavalas & American Poet John Holgerson.

    Everyone is welcome.

  • Open to the public.

    More details announced on Sept 27

  • An evening of music, dance, celebration and two screenings. World Premiere of Hydra and Sophia: Echoes of a Dolphin & Boy on a Dolphin 4K restoration screening

    An evening of music, dance, celebration and two screenings. 

    8PM - World Premiere of Hydra and Sophia: Echoes of a Dolphin

    8:30-10:30PM - A Taverna Dinner, accompanied by live music, dance, and fashion challenges

    10:30PM - Boy on a Dolphin 4K restoration screening

    Further details to be announced from September 23

  • Surprise screening of an award-winning festival film (Spanish language; Greek subtitles)

    This screening will be presented by our guest poets, with a conversation after the film.

    Free tickets available at the Gardenia Open-Air Cinema beginning 9/29

  • Hear more about the process of creating a unique piece of cinema from our opening night filmmakers, Faraz Arif Ansari (writer-director of BUN TIKKI) and Doug Rao (writer-director of DIRTY BOY).

  • Further details to be announced from September 27

  • Experience Kyran Daniel’s incredible live album “Like the Night Itself” presentation at the iconic Old Carpet Factory.

    Limited tickets will be available in advance at the Gardenia Open-Air Cinema Box-Office, beginning on 9/29.

  • 18:30 - Souvlaki is served

    19:30 - Incredible family-friendly short films co-curated with the Animasyros festival

    20:00 - A special presentation of Malgosia Bela and Pawel Pawilkowski’s exquisite short film about the creative struggle, filmed at Old Carpet Factory

    20:15 - Surprise Closing Family Film