Greek International Film Festival Tour 2025
GIFFT X – The Hellenic Initiative Canada
Roofless Dreams
A powerful film. A vital cause.
Book Your Tickets
Come be part of an inspiring evening of cinema, compassion, and community impact.
To book your tickets, visit the Empiria Events booking page that corresponds to your city
TORONTO
Date: September 28, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm, Innis Theatre
Location: Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 1J5
VANCOUVER
Date: September 28, 2025
Time: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm, The Dunbar Theatre
Location: 4555 Dunbar St, Vancouver, BC V6S 2G7
Following the screenings, a moderated Q&A led by Sandra Gionas will provide additional insight into the organizations highlighted in the films.
Why This Screening Matters
All proceeds from this GIFFT screening in Toronto and Vancouver will support THI Canada’s program with EMFASIS and HopeGenesis, expanding critical services for people in need in Greece.
Your ticket is more than admission—it is an act of solidarity.
About the Film
Roofless Dreams is a moving documentary that gives voice to people experiencing homelessness in Greece. They had jobs, a family, and a home – that is until life happened. The documentary follows for 13 months five people living under the threat of homelessness in the streets of Athens, and the efforts of NGO Emfasis to support them. Abuse in the family, incarceration, losing a loved one, their struggles mirror some of ours; and so do their dreams.
Director: Sotiris Danezis
The screening also features short film “More Hope For the World Tomorrow”, a production from HopeGenesis.
About EMFASIS
EMFASIS is a nonprofit organization in Greece dedicated to supporting vulnerable and marginalized groups, especially those facing homelessness and extreme poverty. Their pioneering streetwork outreach model brings humanitarian aid, psychosocial support, and hope directly to people where they are.
About HOPEgenesis
HOPEgenesis fights depopulation in remote areas, offering free medical care, covering costs, and providing psychological support to women wishing to become mothers. Since 2015, it has supported over 800 families, bringing hope for the future to regions where births had nearly ceased.
Help us in our efforts to provide direct crisis relief to the people of Greece.
Support Our Work
The Hellenic Initiative Canada is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as a registered charity (Reg# 760475491 RR 0001). When you make a donation you will receive an official donation receipt for income tax purposes issued from The Hellenic Initiative Canada.
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