For 2014 LAGFF Sponsorship opportunities, visit
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Silver Patrons
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Grants
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Friends
Michael Galanakis
MG Development Group
Corinna Tsopei Fields
Aris Anagnos
Victoria Bousis
Theane Evangelis
Gibson Dunn
Law Office of Barbara P. LazarisPete Zinelis
Pete's Burgers
Evyenia Karmi
Peter Demopoulos
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IN THIS NEWSLETTER
Special Screenings at LAGFF
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SPECIAL SCREENINGS
New Greek Cinema Series Presented by CINEMAX
 These films are for those who like to test the limits of potentiality, think out of the box, and challenge cinematic conventions. They best represent the new and unique voices emerging out of Greek Cinema, and have all been recognized by international film circles.
MISS VIOLENCE TICKETS
Due to mature subject matter, viewer discretion is advised.
Greece, 2013, 98 min, LA Premiere
2013 Venice Film Festival (won Best Euro-Mediterranean Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Film in the section 'Young Cinema Award')
THE ETERNAL RETURN OF ANTONIS PARASKEVAS TICKETS
Greece, 2013, 88 min, LA Premiere
2012 Karlovy Vary IFF - Work in progress (Best Film)
STANDING ASIDE, WATCHING TICKETS
Greece, 2013, 90 min, LA Premiere
2014 Cyprus Film Days (won the Global Images Award)
2014 Hellenic Film Academy Awards: Nikos Yorgakis Best Supporting Actor 2014 Berlinale
2013 Toronto IFF
TO THE WOLF TICKETS
Greece/UK/France, 2013, 74 min, LA Premiere
2013 Berlinale (Forum)
2013 Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival
2013 Dokufest (Balkan Newcomer Award)
2013 DocLisboa (Special Mention)
Special Screening Presented by American Hellenic Council (AHC)
 The world premiere of the documentary PASSAGE INTO HISTORY, and the short film NICOLETA will be followed by a reception with Bob's Big Boy Mediterranean food and sampling of delicacies by Go Greek Yogurt and Medlicious.
Screening only - $12
Screening & Reception for Gold Pass holders only. 
PASSAGE INTO HISTORY
Greece, 2014, 67 min
Special Screening Presented by Hellenic American Medical & Dental Society (HAMDS)
 The LA premiere of COMMITTED, and the short film LEA will be followed by a reception with Bob's Big Boy Mediterranean food and sampling of delicacies by Go Greek Yogurt and Medlicious.
Screening only - $12
Screening & Reception - $50
Gold Pass includes HAMDS Reception and all other Festival events.
COMMITTED
Greece, 2014, 67 min
Special Screening Presented by Hellenic University Club (HUC)
 The US Premiere of a special documentary about the traditional feast of St. Simeon in Mesolonghi where locals and gypsies participate in a unique ritualistic experience, and two powerful shorts are featured in this program.
DOLLARS FOR A SAINT TICKETS
Greece, 2013, 57 min, US Premiere
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FILMMAKER BRUNCH PRESENTED BY THE HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION
Visiting filmmakers, industry participants and VIP guests mingle at the poolside of the Consul General Elisabeth Fotiadou's residence, and enjoy a savory homemade brunch - Friday, June 6, 10 am. Sponsored by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. For Gold Pass holders only.
 "I'm interested in emotionally charged stories about ordinary people forced to make choices due to extraordinary external circumstances."
Sonia Liza Kenterman, Director
NICOLETA
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LAGFF AUCTION LIVE AND OPEN FOR BIDDING NOW!
Today's featured destination - Porto Carras Grand Resorts
Our 2014 Auction offers dream vacations in some of the most beautiful, elegant and luxurious environments in the world. Bidding, which begins as low as $400, is live now 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.grImaret Hotel At the crossroads of East and West relish in the magic of the arabesque and an exquisite sense of beauty. | www.imaret.gr.Porto Carras Grand Resorts A five-star experience of amazing luxury in one of the greenest and brightest corners of Greece | www.portocarras.comWestin Resort Costa Navarino is located next to the Ionian Sea coastline of The Dunes Beach, and is inspired by old Messinian mansions that spring from nature and create an ambiance of genuine hospitality. www.westincostanavarino.com/ 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.grAvalon Hotel in Thessaloniki, Greece offers spacious and modern rooms, casino and Mediterranean-style mall. A comfortable and convenient retreat in Thessaloniki.
To visit our auction page and bid on these destinations, click here.
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Special thanks go to ELMA, an organization dedicated to the promotion of European Cinema in America.
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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