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June 5, 2008
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Writer of the film 300 confirmed for screenwriting panel!
 Kurt Johnstad, the writer of the blockbuster hit 300 will participate in this year's screenwriting panel along with Barbara De Fina (Executive producer of GOODFELLAS), Stratton Leopold (Executive producer of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III), Kary Antholis, (HBO Executive), Christina Lazaridi (Academy-Award® nominated writer), Cooper Layne (writer of THE CORE and THE FOG (2005)), Courtney Flavin (writer for BOSTON LEGAL and THE COSBY SHOW), and Deborah Gilels (producer for Disney, ESPN). There will be a special presentation on adapting Greek literature and mythology into Hollywood blockbusters by Rafika Chawishe (Actress and director at the National Theatre of Greece), and Sissy Papathanasiou (UNESCO member, cultural historian). The event is moderated by Steven Peros (writer of THE CAT'S MEOW starring Kirsten Dunst and directed by Peter Bogdanovich) and sponsored by S.A.M.B.O Events.
The panel will take place on June 28th at the Linwood Dunn Theatre at 1313 Vine Street Los Angeles, CA 90028. The event starts at 10 am (with a continental breakfast starting at 9 am) and tickets are only $15. Click here to buy tickets now! They're selling fast so be sure to get yours today!
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This year's amazing feature film line-up
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ALTER EGO (2007, 99 min, 35 mm, US Premiere)
 SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 9:00 PM - LINWOOD DUNN THEATER
Dir: Nicholas Dimitropoulos
A disillusioned young pop star's search for true friendship and love.
NOTE: Singer and actor Sakis Rouvas will be present at the screening.
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COMING AS A FRIEND (2006, 87 min, 35 mm, LA Premiere)
 FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 9:00 PM - SPIELBERG THEATER AT THE EGYPTIAN
Dir: Dora Masklavanou
A love triangle unfolds, when a free-spirited thug interrupts the resigned life of a woman trapped in a passionless marriage.
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EDUART (2006, 105 min, 35 mm, LA Premiere)
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 9:00 PM - LINWOOD DUNN THEATER
Dir: Angeliki Antoniou
The journey of a young Albanian immigrant in Greece, from crime to redemption. The film's director and executive producer will be present at the screening.
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FALSE ALARM (2006, 88 min, 35 mm, US Premiere)
 SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 6:30 PM - SPIELBERG THEATER AT THE EGYPTIAN
Dir: Katerina Evangelakou
A car alarm goes off in the night disturbing the tenants of an Athenian apartment building. They begin to cross paths in their restless quest for peace.
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HOLD ME (2006, 94 min, 35 mm, US Premiere)
 SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 9:00 PM - SPIELBERG THEATER AT THE EGYPTIAN
Dir: Lucia Rikaki
A poetic exploration of love and loss, inspired by an internet network created by the filmmaker.
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LITTLE GREEK GODFATHER (2007, 90 min, 35 mm, US Premiere)
 SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 6:00 PM - CLOSING NIGHT GALA - PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER (THE SILVERSCREEN THEATER)
Dir: Olga Malea
Writers: Nicholas Panandreou, Olga Malea
In the days leading to national elections, the 11-year-old son of a prominent Greek politician is sent to Crete to baptize the baby of an influential family.
NOTE: The director and writer will be present at the screening. The event will start with a reception, followed by the screening of the film LITTLE GREEK GODFATHER and the Orpheus Awards Ceremony.
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PVC-1 (2007, 85 min, DIGIBETA, LA Premiere)
 SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1:00 PM - SPIELBERG THEATER AT THE EGYPTIAN
Dir: Spiros Stathoulopoulos
Set in Colombia and filmed as one continuous shot, the film follows the harrowing story of a mother who falls victim to criminals seeking ransom and is abandoned with an explosive device hooked around her neck. NOTE: The director will be present at the screening.
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SIRENS IN THE AEGEAN (2005, 111 min, 35 mm, LA Premiere)
 SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 3:45 PM - LINWOOD DUNN THEATER
Dir: Nikos Perakis
When a group of young Greek soldiers guarding a small rock island in the Aegean has an unexpected encounter with the passengers of a Turkish boat, friendship, love and a diplomatic episode seem unavoidable.
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UP WITH ME (2008, 76 min, DIGIBETA, LA Premiere)
 SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 3:00 PM - LINWOOD DUNN THEATER
Dir: Greg Takudes
When a boy from Spanish Harlem is invited to attend an all-white prep high school on scholarship, he encounters what he has tried all his life to avoid.
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Want to see them all? Click here to buy your GOLD PASS to get into every event the festival has to offer!
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Call for volunteers!
 Come join LAGFF and learn what it takes to organize a film festival! We are looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of preparation and on site organization leading up to and during this year's festival, which runs June 25-29 in Hollywood. Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience first hand how a film festival comes together and to interact with a dynamic group. Please note that our Volunteer Orientation is on Saturday, May 31st at 1:30pm. If you are interested in volunteering for the festival, please read the Volunteer Guidelines, fill out the Application Form, and contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Kayla Gogos at kayla@lagreekfilmfestival.org or at 508-414-1107.
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