MUSES FILM AWARDS

Levadia International Film Festival

Official Festival Program

May 7–10, 2026 | Levadia, Greece, EU

The MUSES FILM AWARDS – Levadia International Film Festival 2026 will take place from May 7 to May 10, 2026, bringing together filmmakers, distinguished guests, artists, cultural figures and international cinema professionals in the historic city of Levadia. The festival program includes official receptions, masterclasses, press events, red carpet ceremonies, live artistic performances and the final awards ceremony.

All masterclasses are free of charge. Filmmaker registration will be available daily at Filippos Cinema for accredited filmmakers, guests and participants.

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Filmmaker Registration

Filippos Cinema, Levadia
Registration will be available during the festival day for arriving filmmakers, guests and accredited participants.

Welcome Drink

8:30 PM
XENIA Bar, Krya Springs, Levadia

The festival opens with an informal welcome gathering at the historic Krya Springs area, offering guests, filmmakers, VIPs and festival representatives the opportunity to meet in a warm and elegant atmosphere before the official program begins.

Friday, May 8, 2026

Filmmaker Registration

Filippos Cinema, Levadia
Registration will be available throughout the day for filmmakers, guests and accredited participants arriving at the festival.

Masterclasses

Filippos Cineplex, Levadia

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Free Admission

“The Art of Collaboration or Why It’s Difficult Not to Edit”

László Hargittai
Film Editor and Technical Director at Origo Digital Film . His credits include work connected to internationally recognized productions such as POOR THINGS, BLADE RUNNER 2049, and DUNE: PART ONE.

A masterclass on the creative and technical relationship between editing, collaboration and cinematic storytelling, presented by acclaimed Hungarian film editor László Hargittai.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Free Admission

“Hollywood on the Danube – The Hungarian Cinema and the Hollywood Film Industry: Past and Present. Why American Films Are Shot in Hungary”

Balázs Bokor
President of the Hungarian Hollywood Council
President of the Tony Curtis International Film Festival

A special presentation by Balázs Bokor on Hungary’s strong cinematic relationship with Hollywood, its production infrastructure and its growing international role in major American film productions.

Filmmakers’ Press Conference

1:00 PM
Commercial Association Hall, Levadia

A dedicated press conference for filmmakers, guests and media representatives, offering the opportunity to present selected works, discuss the festival program and engage with the press.

Opening Ceremony

7:30 PM
Levadia Town Hall Courtyard

The official opening ceremony of the MUSES FILM AWARDS – Levadia International Film Festival 2026 will take place at the courtyard of Levadia Town Hall.

The ceremony will include:

Dance Performance of the Nine Muses
“Abundant Gates of the Muses”
Performed by the ATRAPOS Art and Dance Group

Welcome Address by the President of the Festival

Welcome Address by the Mayor of Levadia

Official Introduction of VIP Guests and Honorees

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Filmmaker Registration

Filippos Cinema, Levadia
Registration will be available throughout the day for filmmakers, guests and accredited participants.

Saturday Morning

Optional Cultural Excursion

Historical Guided Tour to Delphi

Participation Fee: €35

An optional historical guided tour to Delphi, one of the most important sacred sites of the ancient Greek world.

Participation is optional and subject to availability.

Masterclass

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Old Town Hall, Levadia

Free Admission

“Words from the Wasteland – An Exploration of Visual Effects and Creativity in the World of FALLOUT”

Jay Worth
Emmy-winning VFX Producer
Known for his work on WESTWORLD, FALLOUT, and FRINGE

A special masterclass by Emmy-winning VFX Producer Jay Worth, exploring visual effects, creative world-building and the artistic process behind major international productions.

Optional Traditional Dinner & Dance Evening

8:30 PM
Zagara Association, Levadia
Participation Fee: €10

An optional evening dedicated to traditional Greek hospitality, local flavors, music and dances.

The event will include a traditional dinner and dances inspired by the cultural heritage of Levadia, Boeotia and Central Greece.

Participation is optional.

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Filmmaker Registration

Filippos Cinema, Levadia
Registration will be available during the day for filmmakers, guests and accredited participants.

Masterclass

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Old Town Hall, Levadia

Free Admission

“Getting Your First Film Made?”

Mark Foligno
Academy Award-winning Film Producer
Producer of The King’s Speech

A masterclass with Academy Award-winning producer Mark Foligno, offering insight into the process of developing, producing and bringing a first feature film to life.

Awards Ceremony

Free Admission

6:30 PM
Town Hall Cultural Multiplex, Levadia

The festival will conclude with the official Awards Ceremony, celebrating the selected films, filmmakers and distinguished guests of the 2026 edition.

The ceremony will include:

Live Film Music Performance
Performed by a quartet from the Greek National Opera

Presentation of Awards

Special Honors and Festival Distinctions

Important Notes

Masterclasses

All masterclasses are free of charge.

Registration

Filmmaker registration will be available daily at Filippos Cinema for arriving filmmakers, guests and accredited participants.

Optional Events

The historical guided tour to Delphi and the traditional dinner and dance evening at the Zagara Association are optional activities.

Historical Guided Tour to Delphi: €35 per person
Traditional Dinner & Dance Evening at Zagara Association: €10 per person

Red Carpet Photography

All filmmakers, friends, guests and participants who wish to be photographed on the red carpet will have the opportunity to do so after the conclusion of the Opening Ceremony and after the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony.

Festival Dates

May 7–10, 2026

Location

Levadia, Greece, EU

Venues

XENIA Bar, Krya Springs
Filippos Cinema
Commercial Association Hall
Levadia Town Hall Courtyard
Old Town Hall
Town Hall Cultural Multiplex