Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia” is among 67 feature-length films shortlisted by the European Film Academy for the 38th European Film Awards to take place in Berlin on January 17, 2026.
Members of the Academy will now vote to determine this year’s nominees across major categories celebrating the best in European cinema.
A scene from ‘Bearcave’ (Arkoudotrypa) directed by Krysianna B. Papadakis and Stergios Dinopoulos.
Lanthimos’ “Bugonia” is among the high-profile selections, following its premiere at the 82nd Venice Film Festival on August 28. Two other Greek co-productions: “Bearcave” (Arkoudotrypa) by Krysianna B. Papadakis and Stergios Dinopoulos, and “Milk Teeth” by Mihai Mincan also feature on the list, demonstrating Greece’s growing presence in the European film scene.
The shortlist comprises 44 feature films, 15 documentaries, and eight animated features, with 27 directed or co-directed by women. The selection reflects the European Film Academy’s Diversity & Inclusion Standards, designed to highlight excellence across the continent’s varied cinematic landscape.
In the coming weeks, the Academy’s 5,400 members will view and vote on the shortlisted works, excluding the categories for the European Young Audience Award, LUX Audience Award, and Honorary Awards.
Nominations in major categories including European Film, European Director, European Discovery – Prix FIPRESCI, European Actress, European Actor, European Screenwriter, and European Documentary, will be revealed on November 18 at the Real Alcázar of Sevilla, following the 22nd Seville European Film Festival. This marks a return to the tradition of announcing nominations live before an audience.
A scene from ‘Franz’ directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Additional nominations to follow include: European Short Film – Prix Vimeo on October 31 at the 70th SEMINCI – Valladolid International Film Festival; and technical and craft categories, including cinematography, editing, and sound design on November 26.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens will be hosting the 39th European Film Awards in 2027. Photo: SNFCC/Nikos Karanikolas
For the first time in Southeastern Europe, the 39th European Film Awards will be hosted in Athens in 2027, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center marking a milestone for the Greek film industry, which has come into the international spotlight recently for its film funding programs and outstanding rebate repayments.
