Press Release – Awards Ceremony, 15th Amorgos Tourism Film Festival

The 15th Amorgos Tourism Film Festival was successfully concluded, further establishing itself as a meeting point for creators of tourism films and documentaries from all over the world. This year, the festival featured 119 films from 45 countries, showcasing the global reach and artistic value of tourism cinema.  From these, 27 films from 15 different countries were recognized and awarded for their quality.

The Grand Prix of the festival was awarded to Switzerland for the film "The Perfect Shot", which impressed with its artistic approach and deep connection to nature and the authenticity of tourism. The award was received by the Ambassador of Switzerland to Greece, Mr. Stefan Estermann, who honored the ceremony with his presence. In his speech, Mr. Estermann referred to his own "perfect shot", which he captured upon arriving in Amorgos aboard the Skopelitis ferry. He also emphasized the importance of cinema in showcasing the cultural values and natural beauty of each country and praised the festival for its significant role in promoting cultural heritage.

We had the pleasure and honor of welcoming the award winners from various parts of the world: Pierre Renaud from Canada, Jake Villadolid and David Pulcifier from the United States, Laurence Koe from England, Oriol Segarra and Sonia Ruperez from Spain, Manuela Morgaine and Olivier Bourgeois from France, Justyna Butryn and Wioletta Deptuch from Poland, as well as Domingos Pires and Flavio Cruz from Portugal.

We would like to once again thank our co-organizers, the Cultural Association of Women of Amorgos and the Municipality of Amorgos. We also extend our sincere gratitude to our major sponsors: Greek National Tourism Organization, Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, Hellenic Film Commission, AIGEAS AMKE, Motor Oil, Aegialis Hotel & Spa, and Blue Star Ferries. The festival, held in the stunning setting of Amorgos, combined the art of cinema with the island's natural beauty. At the same time, workshops, discussions, and cultural events were organized to promote the exchange of ideas and sustainable tourism development.

Being a member, of international organizations such as CIFFT (International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals), the Amorgos Tourism Film Festival continues to strengthen Amorgos' position as a global destination for culture and cinema, promoting the values of art, innovation, and cultural exchange.