LAGFF RECEPTION FOR OLYMPIA DUKAKIS
AT THE HOME OF MARIANNE AND DEAN METROPOULOS
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Hosts Dean & Marianne Metropoulos with Olympia Dukakis
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On Saturday, Novemebr 19, 2011, Los Angeles Greek Film Festival patrons enjoyed an afternoon reception with acclaimed actress, Olympia Dukakis, at the Beverly Hills home of Marianne and Dean Metropoulos.
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Guests included Fox Filmed Entertainment Co-Chairman/CEO Jim Gianopulos; Consul General of Greece Elisabeth Fotiadou; Consul General of Cyprus Andreas Kyprianides; Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Aida Takla-O'Reilly; Sponsor, Earth Friendly Products' Vivian Panou; Greek actors Alexis Georgoulis and Stratos Tzortzoglou; Award-winning music producer Desmond Child. Guests also included Board Members and filmmakers.
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LAGFF Founders Ersi Danou and Angeliki Giannakopoulos with Olympia Dukakis, who spoke about her cultural roots and her commitment to independent filmmakers
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Olympia Dukakis spoke of her father and how proud he would be to see her among accomplished Greeks in the arts and entertainment. She is in Los Angeles, starring in the play VIGIL at the Mark taper Forum until December 18.
| LAGFF 2012 Executive Director Craig Prater with Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Aida Takla-O'Riley
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The reception also provided the opportunity to introduce LAGFF's new Executive Director, Craig Prater. "I'm looking forward to working with all of you," said Prater. "And let's continue promoting Greek Cinema in Hollywood!"
The afternoon included wines by Athenee Importers and a selection of cheeses by Kerrygold - both 2011 LAGFF sponsors. Greek style tappas appetizers were provided by Joyce Kokkinides of Your Way Catering.
(Left) Vivian Panou of Earth Friendly Products
with Olympia Dukakis
To view the full album of photos from the reception, please click here. For more information on upcoming LAGFF events, please visit www.lagff.org . (Below) Ms. Dukakis with filmmakers Evangelo & George Giovannis | All photographs courtesy of LAGFF's Maria Martin.
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SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN | | Orpheus Award statuette designed by Miltos Papastergiou. |
LAGFF accepts films by Greek filmmakers from Greece, Cyprus and the world; films about Greece or with a prevalent Greek theme; and films with an important contributor of Greek descent (writer, producer, lead actor). To submit you film, please click here.
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"THE IMMORTALS" - SUCCESS STORYCongratulations to the filmmakers of THE IMMORTALS which has grossed $200 million worldwide. Written by brothers Charley Parlapanides and Vlas Parlapanides (LAGFF 2011 panelists), the film tells the epic tale of Theseus, a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity.
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ALEXANDER PAYNE'S "THE DESCENDANTS" STARRING GEORGE CLOONEY IN THEATRES NOW THE DESCENDANTS, about a land baron who reconnects with his two daughters after his wife suffers a boating accident, is LAGFF Boardmember Alexander Payne's latest directorial effort.
The George Clooney starring film, has grossed over $25 million playing in less than 600 theaters. To see the film, please check local listings near you.
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