The Thessaloniki International Film Festival (TIFF), organized by the cultural institution of the same name under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Culture, is held every November in Thessaloniki. TIFF is one of the oldest film festivals in Southeast Europe and one of the region’s leading festivals, while it ranks as the most important film event in Greece. TIFF features international competition sections, and its program includes tributes to major filmmakers and national cinemas, as well as sidebar events such as masterclasses, exhibitions, live concerts and workshops. Further to TIFF, its parent cultural institution holds the annual Thessaloniki Documentary Festival (TDF) in March.