The 16th Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival kicked off on Monday featuring in-person screenings and events from May 9-15 and a virtual program of screenings and webinars following from May 12-29.
“We’re thrilled to physically welcome back filmgoers and filmmakers,” Artistic & Festival Director Aristotle Katopodis said. “We received over 250 film submissions this year, many reflecting exceptional creativity and diversity. While the pandemic effect was evident in the number of films produced, the perseverance of the filmmakers is astounding.”
This year’s program consists of dozens of feature films, shorts, documentaries and animated films. Titles include “Smyrna, My Beloved,” “The Meaning of August,” “The Students of Umberto Primo,” “To Vancouver,” and various other critically-acclaimed works.
The full schedule of in-person events is as follows:
- May 9 – Opening Night Film & Reception, hosted by UCLA’s Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture, James Bridges Theater at UCLA
- May 10 to 15 – Theatrical Screenings, LA Live Regal Cinemas, DTLA
- May 11 – Hollywood Scene & Be Seen Bash, presented by Power Muse + LAGFF
- May 14 – Filmmaker’s Breakfast, Olympia Dukakis Tribute presented by Apollo Dukakis
- May 15 – Closing Night, Orpheus Awards & Festivities, Silver Screen Theater at Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood
Click here to see a visual sneak peak of the festival. For tickets and full information, visit the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival’s official website.
