The schedule will feature a range of masterclass sessions from local and international series professionals.

Meet the Future the festivals talent incubator also returns for its fifth edition.

The MtF participants are Orfeas Peretzis, Asimina Proedrou, George Teltzidis, Fokion Xenos, and Neritan Zinxhiria.

Thessaloniki Film Festival.

Thessaloniki Film Festival.

The Meet the Future presentations to industry professionals will be held on November 5.

The Thessaloniki Film Festival runs Nov 2 12.

Panel Discussions

Saturday 4 November

Storytelling: A narrative bridge between film and series.

WGA West building in Hollywood

The panel will be moderated by series producer Muge Ozen (TR).

The panel is presented under the auspices of the MIDPOINT Institute.

From script to screen: Does IP matter?

Alexandra Lebret, Managing Director of the European Producers Club (FR), is moderating the panel.

Sunday 5 November

How the Greek audiovisual ecosystem can embrace creativity.

Greek industry experts and institution representatives are contributing to the discussion.

Eleni Chandrinou, Audiovisual sector consultant and Greek Representative in Eurimages moderates the panel discussion.

Series content: leading the way to diversity and inclusion.

The panel sessions end on Sunday afternoon with a round table in inclusion and diversity.

The conversation is moderated by Deadline journalist Zac Ntim (UK).