About the Festival
The 14th Chania Film Festival runs from October 21 to November 1, 2026, at the Chania Cultural Center and Venetian Lyceum. The opening ceremony on October 21 at 7:30 PM honors cultural figures Marinella Vlachaki and Dimitri Kalogiraki for their contributions to Cretan cultural life. The festival features film screenings, tributes to artists, exhibitions, masterclasses, educational activities and parallel events celebrating cinema and culture in Crete.