Dear esteemed colleagues and friends at IMAGO,
On behalf of the Greek Society of Cinematographers (GSC) Board, we are pleased to inform you of the successful completion of the GSC Award 2025 ceremony, which took place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the historic Laïs Cinema of the Greek Film Archive Foundation, in Athens.
The event was attended by GSC members, supporters and many friends of the Society and marked an important moment of celebration for the art of cinematography and the broader visual storytelling community in Greece.
GSC Best Cinematography Award 2025, for Feature Film
This year, 19 films were shortlisted for the main award, including 17 narrative features and 2 documentaries.
The viewing period lasted for almost two months and voting was conducted through a secret ballot by all Regular and Honorary GSC Members between May 31 and June 2, 2025.
The winner cinematographer, Christos Karamanis, was officially announced at the ceremony and received the GSC Best Cinematography Award 2025 from the GSC President Yorgos Frentzos. The winner’s film title is “Agapouse ta louloudia perissotero” (She loved blossoms more- 2024), directed by Yannis Veslemes.
GSC Honorary Awards 2025
The GSC also awarded three honorary distinctions in order to recognize individuals whose contributions have significantly shaped the modern Greek visual culture, both within and beyond the scope of cinematography.
- Dimitris Arvanitis, a renowned visual communication designer and member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale, was honored for “the powerful influence of his work on contemporary visual communication and his emphasis on proportion and rhythm as foundational elements of the image, as well as for his contribution to the GSC” , as he has also designed the official GSC logo.
- Babis Kalterimtzis, an experienced gaffer and long-standing collaborator of many Greek cinematographers, received an award for “his discreet contribution to the development of cinematography and the formation of the modern Greek cinematic image.”
- Eleftheria Deko, a distinguished lighting designer, was recognized for “her exceptional ability to integrate light and shadow as both aesthetic and functional components in theatrical and architectural environments.”
Her international achievements include lighting over 450 productions across various artistic disciplines. Notably, she served as Lighting Director and Designer for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, earning an International EMMY Award—a historic first for a Greek artist in this category. She has also designed the lighting of the Athens Acropolis monuments, as well as other important ancient Greek monuments.
Ceremony Highlights
The ceremony was hosted by acclaimed actress Elli Tringou and opened with a brief presentation of the GSC’s mission and current initiatives, followed by a screening of a trailer featuring all nominated films.
The honorary awards were presented by:
- Christina Moumouri, GSC Vice President
- Christos Alexandris, GSC Secretary General
- Phedon Papamichael ASC, GSC, GCA
In addition, specially produced video interviews with the honorees were screened, offering insights into their creative journey and professional reflections.
GSC Activities & Outlook
President Yorgos Frentzos addressed the audience with gratitude and provided a short summary of the Society’s activities over the past year, including its participation in film festivals and cultural events.
A special emphasis was placed on the training workshops for film camera assistants, which were launched successfully this year. The President also outlined key objectives for the near future and closed by thanking sponsors and all contributors to the GSC awards ceremony.
The evening concluded in a celebratory spirit with music by Loo (aka Marilena Orfanou), along with discussions, networking, and refreshments shared among peers.
We are proud to share these developments with IMAGO and remain committed to promoting excellence in cinematography, both within Greece and as part of our collective efforts across the international community.
We thank you for your continued support and collaboration.
With warm regards,
Greek Society of Cinematographers (GSC)
President: Yorgos Frentzos
Vice President: Christina Moumouri
Secretary Gen.: Christos Alexandris
Treasurer: Fotis Mitsis
Member: Kostas Stamoulis
