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LA Greek Film Festival Came to a Close with Orpheus Awards

The 4th annual Los Angeles Greek Film festival came to an end this Sunday with its star studded Orpheus Awards Ceremony. The filmmakers whom most from oversees, had the chance to present their work to Greek and non-Greek film...

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Award Winning Greek Drama: Dogtooth at LAGFF

Dogtooth or Κυνόδοντας "Kynodontas" is a 2009 Greek drama film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and is the Greek director's second feature film. It was produced by Boo Productions, an Athens-based advertising company. The Greek Film Center supported the project...

Patricia Kara to Host Closing Night & Awards at LA Greek Film Festival

LAGFF Closing Night, including the star-studded Orpheus Awards ceremony, will once again be hosted by "Deal or No Deal's" Patricia Kara. The night promises to be a gala event that you won't want to miss. Academy Award-winner Alexander Payne...

Alexander Payne to Present Phedon Papamichael with Achievement Award at LA Greek Film Festival

Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) will honor veteran cinematographer Phedon Papamichael with the Festival's Orpheus Award for Career Achievement presented by director Alexander Payne (SIDEWAYS) on Sunday, June 13th at the Egyptian Theatre. The Red Carpet evening will...

Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Announces 2010 Jury Members for Orpheus Awards

Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) just announced its 2010 Orpheus Awards Jury Members. The five-member jury is responsible for selecting the Orpheus Award winners for the Best Documentary, Best Short and Best Feature films. The Festival bestows three...

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles: A Greek Brings Holywood & Bollywood Together

The indian Film festival of Los Angeles opened yesterday at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood with the movie “Cooking with Stella". Watch the Interview with IFFLA President and Executive Director Christina Marouda

5th Annual South East European Film Festival Announced

Fueled by independent spirit and passion for the cinema of south-east Europe, the team behind Los Angeles-based SEE Fest (South East European Film Festival) has announced its fifth annual showcase to take place at the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, and...

Cyprus International Film Festival Meets Hollywood

Two Greeks from Hollywood participate in the Cyprus International Greek Festival as members of the festival jury. The two talented artists are composer Demetrios Katis and actress Sophia Shinas. The Cyprus International Film Festival ever since its launch five years...

Laura Neri’s “Kill the Habit” to Premiere at Cinequest

Laura Neri, a director of Greek origins is anxiously awaiting the premiere of her first feature film, Kill the Habit. The film will premiere at Cinequest next month. Neri wrote, directed and produced the film that was shot here...

2009 Greek-American Performing Arts Festival

The 2009 Greek-American Performing Arts Festival started on the 24th of September. The four-day festival, celebrates the rich history of Hellenic culture and the contributions of its many contemporary and traditional talented artists, writers, and performers September 24 through...