The red carpet Closing Night of the 17th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) on June 11 at the Silver Screen Theatre, Pacific Design Center, featured the LA Premiere of the award-winning film ‘Listen’ (Greece, 2022), written and directed by Maria Douza. Douza and actors Efthalia Papakosta and Dimitris Kitsos were in attendance.
The 2023 Orpheus Award ceremony followed the screening and was emceed by AFI’s Chris Schwartz. Guests included VIPs, celebrities, dignitaries, jurors, and sponsors, along with filmmakers from Greece and Cyprus and international filmmakers of Greek descent. A lively reception catered by Nick The Greek concluded the evening.
LAGFF 2023 included films, filmmakers, Masterclasses, Workshops, events, and a virtual program of screenings following the Festival. “Over the past 17 years, LAGFF has screened over 650 films and hosted over 550 filmmakers supporting their films,” Festival Director Aris Katopodis stated. “The Festival is getting bigger, stronger, and bolder. Over 80 films were either screened or available on our platform. While looking outwards, LAGFF is expanding its collaborations with a host of U.S.-based and international institutions.”
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