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ANNOUNCEMENT: REGULAR DEADLINE EXTENDED - MARCH 10
 LAGFF has extend the REGULAR submission deadline and fee to March 10. Submit your film now to take advantage of this new deadline extension opportunity.The 7th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival line up of films will be one of our most exciting programs ever! The regular submission deadline is tomorrow, February 23. Late submission period has been extended to March 10. Filmmakers, make sure to submit to http://lagreekfilmfestival.org/submissions on time, so your film can be included in the Festival. In order to alleviate any additional financial strains, the regular submission fee will also extend until March 10. Set to take place June 6-9, 2013 in Los Angeles, LAGFF will showcase new films from Greek filmmakers worldwide. Our foremost goal is to promote Greek Cinema and cultural exchange while bridging the gap between Greek filmmakers and Hollywood. Orpheus Awards are given to the most outstanding new films in the dramatic, documentary and short film categories by a panel of esteemed industry jury members.
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).
We look forward to a unique selection of short, documentary and feature films. To submit your film now, please click here.
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PHOTOS FROM LAGFF SCREENING OF "A ROYAL AFFAIR" WITH FILMMAKER NIKOLAJ ARCEL 
Thank you to all who attended the special screening of A ROYAL AFFAIR on Sunday, February 17 in Beverly Hills. The film, one of the five foreign films nominated at this year's Academy Awards®, was introduced by its acclaimed director, Nikolaj Arcel (co-writer, GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO) who participated in a Q&A with LAGFF Director of Programming, Aris Katopodis.
Special thanks to LAGFF Sponsor Delphi Greek and Athenee Importers for hosting refreshments and Greek wine at the reception that followed the film. For photos from the event, please visit our Facebook page. And don't miss the Oscars®, live this Sunday on ABC. 4:00pm PST/7:00pm EST!
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VASSY HITS #1 ON THE BILLBOARD DANCE CHART
 LAGFF congratulates Greek-Australian singer/songwriter Vassy Karagiorgos whose debut single, "We Are Young" (Dave Aude remix) has reached #1 on the Billboard Dance Charts. Vassy's soulful and exotic voice can be heard in TV campaigns for Chevy, Target, Victoria's Secret, Skechers and Hilton Hotels; or, on TV shows such as "Grey's Anatomy", "Ugly Betty" and "Human Target." Her music is also featured in films (THE CABIN IN THE WOODS) and video games (The Sims).
For more on Vassy, visit her website or download her song here. LAGFF wishes Vassy continued success!
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INCREDIBLE LAGFF AUCTION
VISIT OUR 2013 AUCTION SPONSORS FROM GREECE
Thank you to the following resorts in Greece that have joined the effort to support Greek cinema in Hollywood. Each of the popular destinations below are helping to make LAGFF 2013 possible by being Sponsors of this year's LAGFF Auction, beginning June 1, 2013 and continuing through June 10, 2013. You may bid on the donated getaway vacation packages and enjoy not only the promise of a stunning Greek holiday but also the benefit of having your winning bid qualifiy as a tax-deductible contribution. Visit each of our 2013 Auction Sponsors below to learn more about these stunning award-winning venues.
Vedema Resort
Minos Beach Art Hotel
Salvator Villas & Spa Hotel
Naxian Collection Resort
Liostasi Ios Hotel & Spa
Reginae Dell' Acqua Resort
Kinsterna Hotel & Spa
Poseidonion Grand Hotel
Anemi Hotels
Aristi Mountain Resort
The Westin Resort Costa Navarino
Stay tuned for more extensive reviews, profiles, and highlights on each of our 2013 LAGFF Auction Sponsors!
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SHORTS SHOWCASE EXPANDS SCREENWRITING COMPETITION
WITH THREE NEW INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY CATEGORIES AND A SPECIAL CATEGORY ON THE CULTURE OF PEACE
 Shorts Showcase's screenwriting competition, scheduled for June 8, 2013, in keeping with the growth of genre specific films and the growth of smaller, country-focused film festivals worldwide, has announced that four additional categories focusing on the countries of Greece, Thailand and a special Latino category, have been added to the event roster along with screenplays focusing on the Culture of Peace. Winners of the Greek, Thai, Latino and Culture of Peace categories will also qualify for the overall category of Best Screenplay.
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HELP GREEK FILMMAKERS AT LAGFF 2013!
Consider giving the gift of hope and opportunity to future LAGFF filmmakers. Make a tax-deductible donation to our Host a Filmmaker Campaign or donate to LAGFF, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, and support the next generation of filmmakers at LAGFF 2013. For more information on how to donate, please click here.
Thank you for generously supporting LAGFF!
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JOIN OUR LAGFF FACEBOOK PAGE
Social media such has Twitter, Facebook and Youtube has made it possible to receive an up-to-the-minute stream of LAGFF news, photos, videos, and more. Important updates - by LAGFF as well as by filmmakers and fans from around the globe - can be viewed on LAGFF's Facebook page. If you have not yet become a member, please click here to join our Facebook Page. Remember, LAGFF shares all the photos taken at the festival in galleries on Facebook, organized by day and event. We encourage you to tag photos and share them with friends and family!
 Singer Vassy performs at LAGFF's 2012 Orpheus Awards
Photographs by Maria Martin and Conrad Allen
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SAVE THE DATE FOR LAGFF: JUNE 6-9, 2013
Join LAGFF, June 6-9, 2013, for more Greek cinema from around the world. The 7th edition of LAGFF promises more movies, special events, and industry programs - as well as the opportunity to showcase and support Greek filmmakers! Visit www.lagff.org to get the latest updates from LAGFF!
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We are grateful to Consul General of Cyprus Andreas Kyprianides for his continued support and tireless efforts to promote Hellenism.
Special thanks go to ELMA, an organization dedicated to the promotion of European Cinema in America.
We acknowledge the following distinguished individuals for their love of the arts and culture, and for their precious contribution to LAGFF:
Marianne & Dean Metropoulos, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, Tina & George Kolovos, Stella & Dinos Andrianos, Sid Ganis, Corinna Tsopei Fields, Kary Antholis, Michael Galanakis, Olympia Dukakis, and Aris Anagnos.
We wish to express our gratitude to Consul General of Greece, Elisabeth Fotiadou, for her vision, dedication and fervent support.
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