Swell Among 11 Titles Selected for Thessaloniki's Agora Works in Progress
Alexandros Voulgaris's Swell will screen as a sneak preview at the 2026 Agora Works in Progress, running November 8 to 12.
Eleven titles from Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean region have been selected for the 2026 Agora Works in Progress at the 2026 Thessaloniki Film Festival, according to Deadline.
Among them is Swell, directed by Alexandros Voulgaris, which will screen at the event as a sneak preview. The film is based on the book of the same name by Ioanna Karystiani.
The Agora Works in Progress program runs from November 8 to 12. The 2026 jury comprises Maria Drandaki, Wouter Jansen, and Gabriela Trujillo.
Past participants
The initiative has previously showcased titles including Tonia Mishiali's The Lion At My Back (Karlovy Vary IFF 2026), Ivan Marković's Promised Spaces (Cannes 2026), and Thanasis Neofotistos's The Boy With The Light-Blue Eyes (SXSW London 2026).
Quick answers
When does the Agora Works in Progress take place?
The program runs from November 8 to 12 at the 2026 Thessaloniki Film Festival.
Who directed Swell?
Swell is directed by Alexandros Voulgaris and is based on the book of the same name by Ioanna Karystiani.
Who is on the 2026 Agora Works in Progress jury?
The jury includes Maria Drandaki, Wouter Jansen, and Gabriela Trujillo.