SMALLPLANET

SmallPlanet is one of Greece’s leading documentary production companies, recognized internationally for its impactful storytelling. Since its founding in 2002 by producer Anastasia Skoubri and filmmaker Yorgos Avgeropoulos, SmallPlanet has consistently delivered high-caliber documentaries that engage global audiences.

With 45 international awards and screenings in cinemas, television, and festivals worldwide, our films bring to light critical socio-political, environmental, and human rights issues.

SmallPlanet specializes in the research, development, production, and post-production of high-quality documentaries, collaborating with major international broadcasters and distributors.

We focus on compelling investigative storytelling that explores contemporary global issues—from political and economic crises to environmental challenges and social justice movements. Our work is distinguished by its cinematic approach, in-depth journalism, and human-centered narratives.

Founded in Athens in 2002, SmallPlanet emerged from the shared vision of Anastasia Skoubri and Yorgos Avgeropoulos to create documentaries that transcend borders and contribute to global dialogue. With years of experience in Greek television networks, they envisioned a production company that would go beyond local storytelling and explore international socio-political realities.

At a time when Greek documentary filmmaking was largely focused on antiquity, history, nature, and tradition, SmallPlanet broke new ground by addressing contemporary global issues and presenting them to both Greek and international audiences. This was a pioneering shift, as it introduced Greek audiences to investigative documentaries that engaged with human rights, migration, environmental crises, gender, faith, and social justice on a global scale.

The company’s early years were marked by the creation of Exandas Documentary Series, a groundbreaking investigative series written and directed by Yorgos Avgeropoulos. It aired on Greek television for over a decade, receiving national and international acclaim. In 2006, the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival honored Exandas with a special tribute, screening ten of its films and publishing a dedicated 40-page edition.

In 2007, Delta—Oil’s Dirty Business, an Exandas production on the environmental devastation in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, won the FIPA D’ARGENT at the Festival International des Programmes Audiovisuels (FIPA) in France—marking the first time a Greek documentary had been recognized at such a prestigious European festival.

As SmallPlanet gained international recognition, its documentaries were increasingly broadcast and distributed across Europe and beyond. The company’s commitment to investigative storytelling led to long-standing collaborations with major broadcasters such as WDR, ARTE, Al Jazeera, and ERT.

In 2013, the financial and social crisis in Greece reshaped SmallPlanet’s focus. That year, the Greek government abruptly shut down ERT, leading to widespread job losses and significant financial difficulties for independent production companies, including SmallPlanet. In response, Skoubri and Avgeropoulos made a critical decision: to suspend Exandas and turn their lens toward their homeland.

“The policies we were filming in Latin America, Africa, and Asia,” Avgeropoulos remarked at the time, “were now in our own backyard.”

Over the next decade, SmallPlanet documented the economic and social upheaval in Greece through two feature-length films:

• AGORA – From Democracy to the Markets (2014) – A Greek-German-Qatari co-production with WDR, Al Jazeera, and ARTE, praised as a “landmark” documentary and recognized as Film of the Year by Haus des Dokumentarfilms.
• Chained – AGORA II (2020) – A Greek-German-French co-production that continued the investigation into economic and social shifts in Europe.

Both films were internationally co-produced and screened widely in festivals and cinemas, receiving critical acclaim. AGORA was particularly notable for remaining in Greek theaters for over four months and earning praise from the Oscar-winning director Costa-Gavras, who stated, “Recently, I was impressed not by a fiction film, but by the documentary AGORA.”

SmallPlanet continues to evolve, maintaining its commitment to investigative documentary filmmaking that challenges perspectives and brings important stories to the forefront. The company remains dedicated to producing films that illuminate hidden truths, spark public debate, and engage global audiences—all while upholding the highest standards of cinematic storytelling and journalistic integrity.

In addition to its documentary productions, SmallPlanet operates SmallPlanet Pro, a specialized division offering cutting-edge audiovisual production services. Leveraging its expertise in cinematography, post-production, and storytelling, SmallPlanet Pro provides high-end solutions for television networks, international organizations, and select commercial projects. With its state-of-the-art facilities, including 4K editing suites, 5.1 surround sound capabilities, and a robust technical infrastructure, SmallPlanet Pro ensures top-tier production quality while maintaining the company’s commitment to impactful visual storytelling.