A Curated Weekend of Art & Film

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US

ArtCinema is a year-round organisation dedicated to preserving Hydra’s legacy as a global sanctuary for creatives. ArtCinema Hydra is our curated long weekend of art & film, an annual celebration of creativity in all its forms and serves as an official fundraiser for our global educational program.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our cherished guests, patrons, and beloved local community for making ArtCinema Hydra 2025 such a memorable and magical celebration.

2026 dates to be announced very soon..

OUR 2025 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

KYRAN DANIEL

Like The Night Itself on Vinyl - Exclusive First-Print Edition

We’re ecstatic about the musical brilliance of our resident artist, Australian guitarist, songwriter, and producer Kyran Daniel. On the eve of his upcoming solo album, Like The Night Itself - partly recorded at Hydra’s historic Old Carpet Factory - Kyran is releasing 100 exclusive first-print vinyl copies, and reserving 10 free copies for our ArtCinema community.

Watch his latest film featuring one of the album’s title tracks, and share what it evokes for you.

Reserve your limited copy of Like The Night Itself on Kyran’s website

OR For a chance to win a free copy, DM us on Instagram: @artcinemasocial

LEARN MORE ABOUT KYRAN HERE

HYDRA & SOPHIA

WORLD PREMIERE:

AN AI-ENHANCED DOCUMENTARY

We’re so proud to have premiered Hydra & Sophia: Echoes of a Dolphin - ArtCinema’s first original production - at Mandraki Bay on October 4, 2025.

It was an unforgettable evening, with more than 500 guests and community members gathering at the original Boy on a Dolphin film location for our tribute event. Among the VIP guests were beloved Hydriot locals who shared their stories for this intimate film.

Our 30-minute experimental short documentary - filmed entirely on Hydra - is directed by Greek filmmaker Antonis Sotiropoulos, written by Georgia Andreou, and produced by ArtCinema founder Amanda Palmer.

The project also marks the beginning of a forthcoming feature-length film, set for completion next year to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Boy on a Dolphin.

Revisiting the 39 extraordinary days in 1956 when a Greek, American, and Italian crew arrived on Hydra with 22-year-old rising star Sophia Loren, the film explores how that moment forever linked the island to her international legacy. Blending personal stories, rare archival material, and live performances from Hydra residents, Hydra & Sophia: Echoes of a Dolphin is a work deeply shaped by the community itself.

ARTCINEMA’S ARTIST EXHIBITIONS

OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2025

ANNU YADAV

INTERRUPTION

From New York to Hydra, Rajasthan born multimedia artist Annu Yadav maps interruptions across body and land, turning flour into a language of fragility and survival.

SITE SPECIFIC LOCATION NEAR ALEXANDRA GUEST HOUSE
Attended from 12:00 - 13:00
18-19 October (Saturday & Sunday)
25-26 October (Saturday & Sunday)
Or by appointment via Instagram DM @artcinemasocial

STEPHEN APPLEBY-BARR

AN HYDRA STUDY

The London-based Canadian painter lauded for his otherworldly work has turned his attention to Hydra’s cats and nature as inspiration for his new exhibit.

HYDROUSSA HOTEL DRAWING ROOM
Attended Viewing Times
13:00 – 14:00
18–19 October (Saturday & Sunday) 25–26 October (Saturday & Sunday)
Or visit during Hydroussa Hotel opening hours:
07:00 – 23:00
To schedule an attended viewing, please contact @artcinemasocial via Instagram DM.

YDRA 4

‘Y-4-EVER ?!’

On Hydra, four friends - Jacqueline Savidge, Dimitris Fousekis, Maribe Lambert and Andreas Horstmann -gathered, different in age, nationality, and artistic voice, yet bound by the island’s spell.

HydrAndArt / Andreas Horstmann Studio

Please contact (+49) 178 7100 700 for Studio appointments

We’re thrilled that art collector and founder of the DESTE Foundation, Dakis Joannou, enjoyed an informal tour of the artists’ exhibitions. It meant so much to ArtCinema and the artists to personally introduce him to their work and to share the experience of ArtCinema’s first steps in patroning and supporting our artist residencies and exhibitions on Hydra.

"Dakis has already inspired me to understand the true value of patronage - that it’s much more than acquiring artworks. It’s about offering support, resources, and networks, and engaging with artists in ways that help them create their best work. His enthusiasm for our resident artists’ work was an incredible gift. He has done so much for art in Hydra and Greece, and to have his blessing felt like a true elevation of what we can achieve in the future." - Amanda Palmer, Founder of ArtCinema

GREEK EURONEWS COVERS OUR JOURNEY

We’re grateful to Euronews journalist George Mitropoulos for covering ArtCinema’s second edition and sharing our year-round mission with a wider audience

DAY 1 GALLERY

FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER

DAY 2 GALLERY

SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER

DAY 3 GALLERY

SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER

DISCOVER

ARTCINEMA SOCIAL

ArtCinema Hydra not only showcases international cinema, art, dance, music, fashion, literature and photography, but also actively champions Hydra’s year-round cultural life - strengthening its role as a community-engaged platform for artistic expression, professional development, and meaningful cultural exchange. We warmly invite you get in touch, learn more, and join us in supporting independent film and art in all its forms.

BECOME A PATRON

ArtCinema’s Greek non-profit relies on the generosity of donations to help sustain our year-round events, artist residencies, workshops, and animal welfare initiatives - nurturing creative, emerging talent and helping to protect Hydra’s unique cultural heritage as an artists’ island that also cares deeply for its sanctuary environment. Learn more about how you can support our work - whether through a trust, foundation, or individual contribution.

HOW TO DONATE TO ARTCINEMA