The film ‘The Christmas Carols’ is celebrating a major milestone, earning 6 nominations at the Iris Awards 2026 of the Hellenic Film Academy.
The nominations span cinematography, sound, set design, costumes, makeup, and visual effects, reflecting both the film's popularity with audiences and the exceptional quality of its production. It is a proud moment for a creative team that set out to make a Greek film of the highest standard and delivered something truly special.
The project was led by Executive Producer Tasos Papanastasiou of Main Character Entertainment and Producer Marinos Charalambous of Avaton Films. Directed by Christos Kanakis, the film features a screenplay by Loris Loizides, who also takes on the lead role.
Together, they gave Charles Dickens' beloved classic a fresh, distinctly Greek identity that feels both modern and deeply human.
Kanakis brought a strong visual style to the film, full of atmosphere and emotional warmth, while Loizidis crafted a script that moves effortlessly between drama, humour, and heart, populating it with characters that feel real and recognisable. The 6 nominations are a well-deserved acknowledgement of everyone who worked so hard to make this film a reality.
The 6 Iris Award 2026 Nominations
Best Cinematography: Konstantinos Koukoulios
Best Production Design: Liza Tsouloupa
Best Costume Design: Triada Papadaki
Best Sound: Nikos Exarhos, Christos Kyriakoulis, Mikes Billis
Best Makeup, Hair and Special Effects Design: Katerina Varthalitou, Chronis Tzimos
Best Special and Visual Effects: Emilios Avraam, Giorgos Karoris, Giorgos Arapopoulos, Orestis Stylos
From the sets and costumes to the sound design and visual effects, every department contributed to creating a world that feels magical yet grounded, with just the right balance of fairy tale wonder, drama, and warmth.
Loris Loizidis is joined by some of the most respected names in Greek theatre and television, including Giannis Bezos, Orestis Chalkias, Youlika Skafida, Konstantinos Danikas, Tasos Palantzidis, Kostas Koronaios, Dimitris Kapetanakos, Amalia Kavali, and Tasos Kostis. Together, they bring to life a story about second chances, forgiveness, and the enduring power of hope.
Tasos Papanastasiou stated, "To receive six Iris Award nominations is a tremendous honour and a deeply meaningful moment for all of us. It validates the work of a team that set out to create something unmistakably Greek, yet with a vision that reaches far beyond borders."
At its core, 'The Christmas Carols' is a story about redemption and transformation. What began as a classic Christmas tale has grown into one of the most talked-about Greek films of the year.
