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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IN THIS NEWSLETTER
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LAGFF Networking Mixer - May 1
| Getty Museum Exhibition
| Amazing Auction Preview
| Buy a 2014 LAGFF T-Shirt
| | HUC/LAGFF Screening - May 18 | Host a Filmmaker
| | LAGFF Sponsor Opportunities | Become a Volunteer |
Stay tuned for exciting announcements about the 8th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival in next week's newsletter!
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NETWORKING MIXER - THURSDAY, MAY 1 IN HOLLYWOOD
 Join LAGFF on Thursday, May 1 from 7pm-11pm to kick off our countdown to the 8th LA Greek Film Festival! Meet other fellow entertainment professionals working in the film, TV, and music industries and support emerging Greek filmmakers from around the world with presenting their films to Los Angeles audiences. A visual presentation and discussion about our new social media platform will be unveiled. Join us after work at the landmark Bar Marmont, West Hollywood for cocktails, to exchange business contacts, win tickets to the festival, and make new friends. 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 - Grand Forest Metsovo
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! Fanari Villas Take a flight of the imagination before the incredible vistas of Santorini island, a feast for your senses. | www.fanarivillas.gr
Grand Forest Metsovo 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.| www.grand-forest.gr
Kinsterna Hotel & Spa Where luxury and history converge at the medieval town of Monemvasia. | www.kinsternahotel.gr
Aristi Mountain Resort Enjoy a gorgeous resort in the area of Epirus where tradition meets the rustic and and enchanting environment of the Greek high mountains. | www.aristi.eu
Mykonos Ammos Hotel 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. | www.mykonosammoshotel.comKyrimai Hotel Experience 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. | www.kyrimai.gr
To visit our auction page and preview these destinations, click here.
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'OF GODS AND KINGS: THE SKYROS HORSE' SCREENS AT LMU On Sunday, May 18, the Hellenic University Club (HUC) in association with the Basil P. Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies at LMU and Los Angeles Greek Film Festival present Of Gods and Kings: The Skyros Horse, a 28-minute documentary film by Jen Miller and Sophie Pegrum.
Of Gods and Kings is the first in an ongoing series of informative films celebrating rare equine breeds and the unique - and often vanishing - cultures around them. This film is part of Horsefly Films' lovingly-crafted film atlas of the horse and humanity.
4PM Social Hour | 5PM Screening with Q&A Join us during our Social Hour for coffee and refreshments featuring Go Greek Yogurt. Q&A will follow the screening. Loyola Marymount University
University Hall, Ahmanson Auditorium (Room 1000)
1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Reservations required by May 16. Email hucorg@gmail.com or call 310-215-3130 to RSVP | Suggested donation $20.00 (tax deductible)
For parking instructions and more information, visit www.huc.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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HEAVEN + EARTH: ART OF BYZANTIUM FROM GREEK COLLECTIONS - AT THE GETTY VILLA IN LOS ANGELES
 The Getty Villa's Heaven + Earth: Art of Byzantium from Greek Collections exhibition, which is on display until August 28, traces the development of Byzantine visual culture from its roots in the ancient pagan world through the opulent and deeply spiritual world of the new Christian Byzantine Empire and its broad influence across diverse regions. Featured are mosaics, icons, frescoes, sculpture, manuscripts, metalwork, jewelry, glass, embroideries and ceramics drawn from Greek collections.
Admission to the Getty is free but reservations are required as space is limited. For more information about the exhibit, click here.
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LIMITED EDITION LAGFF T-SHIRTS NOW ON SALE
 Support LAGFF in style by buying a Limited Edition 8th Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival T-Shirt!
For a short time only, we are offering these unique t-shirts. Order by May 8th to receive your shirt in time to join us for what promises to be the best LAGFF yet!
A variety of options, sizes and styles, including Womens Nano Tee, Ringspun V-Neck (left), Tagless Tee, Heavy Blend Hoodie, and Gildan Long Sleeve, are available. Visit www.teespring.com/lagff
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A LETTER FROM LAGFF CO-PRODUCER ELENI ARVANITI
 Dear Friends of LAGFF With LAGFF 2014 quickly approaching, we continue our HOST A FILMMAKER campaign and seek the kindness and generosity of host families willing to open their homes to house 1-2 filmmakers during the days of this year's festival (June 4 - 8). Is there a possibility that you or perhaps someone you know may be interested in being a host this year?
We are seeking homes that are within 10 miles (or a reasonable route) from the Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028) that can provide a private room (with separate bath) for approximately 5-6 days (varies) for 1-2 people. Festival activities last all day long, so filmmakers will only be in their host's home to shower, change, and sleep! We also require that filmmakers staying in host homes to provide their own transportation (rental car). Hosts are not expected to provide any amenities (meals, etc.) For further information or to sign up as a host, please contact Eleni@lagreekfilmfestival.org If your home should not be a match, but you would like to support the filmmakers in another way, perhaps you would consider making a small contribution to our FILMMAKER FUND. All contributions will be used to provide filmmakers with snacks, refreshments and other incidentals throughout the festival. To donate, visit the convenient link on our website, www.lagff.org/getinvolved/give.
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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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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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