For 2014 LAGFF Sponsorship opportunities, visit
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Silver Patrons
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Supporters 
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Grants
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Friends
Michael Galanakis
MG Development Group
Corinna Tsopei Fields
Aris Anagnos
Victoria Bousis
Hellenic University Club
Theane Evangelis
Gibson Dunn
Wells Fargo
Pete Zinelis
Pete's Burgers
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WELCOME TED SARANDOS TO THE LAGFF ADVISORY BOARD
 Ted Sarandos, Netflix's Chief Content Officer, has joined the Advisory Board of Los Angeles Greek Film Festival.With more than 20 years' experience in home entertainment, Sarandos is recognized in the industry as an innovator in film acquisition and distribution. He has led content acquisition for the company since 2000. Before Netflix, Ted was an executive at video distributor ETD and Video City/West Coast Video. He is a film producer of several prolific documentaries and serves on the Film Advisory Board for Tribeca Film Festival, as well as the retail advisory board for the Digital Entertainment Group. Ted is married to U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant who became the 13th U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas in 2009, appointed to the post by President Barack Obama. LAGFF welcomes Sarandos to the Advisory Board and we look forward to continuing our shared mission of fostering independent cinema!
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THURSDAY, MAY 1 - LAGFF MAY DAY MIXER AT BAR MARMONT
 Join LAGFF on Thursday, May 1 to kick off our countdown to the 8th LA Greek Film Festival. Meet fellow professionals working in entertainment and support Greek filmmakers from around the world. Join us after work at Bar Marmont, West Hollywood for cocktails, exchange business cards, win tickets to the festival, and make new friends and contacts. 7 pm - 11 pm Donation $20 online | $25 at the door | For tickets, click here.
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PREVIEW OUR AMAZING AUCTION TRAVEL PACKAGES!
This week's featured destination - Mykonos Ammos Hotel
Our 2014 Auction offers dream vacations in some of the most beautiful, elegant and luxurious environments in the world. Bidding will go live May 30 and closes June 10 so take a peek and get ready to make your dream vacation a reality! Take a flight of the imagination before the incredible vistas of Santorini island at the Fanari Villas, a feast for your senses. | www.fanarivillas.gr
Experience a hotel and spa that is in perfect harmony with nature, perched on a hillside overlooking breathtaking views and nestled in a pristine pine forest high in the mountains of Epirus at the Grand Forest Metsovo | www.grand-forest.gr
Experience Kinsterna Hotel & Spa, where luxury and history converge, at the medieval town of Monemvasia. | www.kinsternahotel.gr
Enjoy a gorgeous resort in the area of Epirus where tradition meets the rustic and and enchanting environment of the Greek high mountains at the Aristi Mountain Resort. | www.aristi.eu
Imagine the sea breeze and the golden sun slinking away from your window or the sense of freedom of stepping barefoot out of your room right on the beach at the Mykonos Ammos Hotel www.mykonosammoshotel.comExperience the nostalgic past, comfort, simplicity and country chic elegance in the newly renovated and historic Kyrimai Hotel in the unspoiled region of Mani in the southern Peloponnesos, Greece. http://www.kyrimai.gr
To visit our auction page and preview these destinations, click here.
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A LETTER FROM LAGFF CO-PRODUCER ELENI ARVANITI
 Dear LAGFF Friends,
I would like to take the opportunity in this week's newsletter and express my sincere thanks to members of our community who have joined our HOST A FILMMAKER and FILMMAKER FUND programs:
Bessie Karras - Host Home
Georgia Tripodes - Host Home
Carol Contes - Filmmaker Fund
Fay Lellios - Filmmaker Fund
With LAGFF 2014 quickly approaching, we launch our HOST A FILMMAKER campaign and seek local friends and families willing to open their homes to host 1-2 filmmakers during the days of this year's festival. This year's festival will be held at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028, June 4 - 8, 2014.
Ideal homes are within 10 miles (or a reasonable distance) from the theater and can provide a private room with bath for approximately 5-6 days (arrival/departure dates will vary). As the festival activities last all day, the filmmaker will only be in your home to shower, change, and sleep.
We also require that any filmmakers staying in host homes will have their own transportation (rental car). Hosts are not expected to provide any other amenities, such as meals, etc.
If your home should not be a match, but you would still like to lend your support to our incoming filmmakers please consider making a contribution to it our FILMMAKER FUND.
On behalf of our filmmakers, I thank you for the kindness and support you have shown by believing in the festival and your continued support of the arts. I look forward to hearing back from you and seeing you at the festival! - Eleni Arvaniti
For more information our HOST A FILMMAKER program, please contact Eleni at eleni@lagreekfilmfestival.org
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CALL FOR 2014 LAGFF VOLUNTEERS!
 LAGFF is currently offering an array of opportunities to help volunteers gain professional experience in the event production, non-profit, and film industries. Volunteering for LAGFF is also an exciting way to make friends and meet new people. For more information on how to get involved, contact Adrian Fernandez, LAGFF's Volunteer Coordinator at Adrian@lagreekfilmfestival.org
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2014 LAGFF SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 Have you considered the benefits and rewards of becoming an LAGFF Sponsor? By supporting our events and film programs, LAGFF Sponsors share our mission to nurture independent filmmakers and expand awareness of Greek cinema and culture. Sponsors help to make LAGFF possible while enjoying non-profit tax benefits as well as exposure through our advertising campaign (TV, radio, print, internet), our website and social media, catalog, and on-site events.
In a difficult economic climate and with resources continually diminishing, LAGFF relies on sponsor support more than ever so that it may stay true to its mission and continue to expand the horizon of cultural creativity.
Donation may be made to LAGFF. Visit the Festival's Donation Page - and thank you for your continued support of Los Angeles Greek Film Festival.
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Special thanks go to ELMA, an organization dedicated to the promotion of European Cinema in America.
Special thanks go to Elios Charitable Foundation for acknowledging LAGFF's cultural contribution.
We are grateful to Consul General of Cyprus Andreas Kyprianides for his continued support and tireless efforts to promote Hellenism.
We wish to express our immense gratitude to Consul General of Greece Elisabeth Fotiadou for her unending support of the arts and culture, her unique vision, contribution to the promotion of Hellenism, and her dedication to LAGFF.
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