On Thursday, May 4th, over 100 guests attended the Global Greek Film Initiative (GGFI) Benefit Event at the Wilshire Country Club to support new and expanding programs, including the annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF), and raise funds.
The evening was presented by GGFI leaders Lia Bozonelis, Ersi Danou, Aris Katopodis, and Director of Development Katerina Hoyo-Frederickson, and co-hosted by GGFI Trustee Theane Evangelis and GGFI supporter Jim Kousoulas. GGFI Dignitaries attending included actress, producer, and author Nia Vardalos who offered introductory remarks, former studio executive & producer Jim Gianopulos, former HBO executive and producer Kary Antholis, director and producer Will Speck, actors Christos Vasilopoulos and Zina Wilde, tech entrepreneur Marily Nika, animator Aliki Theofilopoulos, music composers George Kallis and Kostas Christides, talent agent Peter Kallinteris.
Distinguished guests included Consul General of Greece in Los Angeles Ioannis Stamatekos, Honorary Consul General of Cyprus in Los Angeles Andreas Kyprianides, Father Gary Kyriakou, longtime festival donors George & Tina Kolovos, LAGFF Board Member Alex Kalognomos, Trustee Carol Contes, and popular singer Vassy.
Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and live entertainment by The Greek Rebetiko Trio, founded by Dimitris Mann, featuring Taso Comandesu and Eirini Nomikou. Dena Romios / Power Muse Productions coordinated the event.
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