George Pelecanos’ Honorary Orpheus Award Acceptance Speech
Thank you, Kary. Congratulations to all of the filmmakers and writers here at the festival. And many
THI Supports Greek Film Industry with Two $20,000 Grants
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) and The Global Greek Film Initiative (GGFI) have joined forces to accelerate the growth of Greece’s film industry, one of the nation’s most rapidly developing economic sectors.
LAGFF Celebrates the 2023 Orpheus Awards as ‘Listen’ Wins Top Feature Honor
The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, an annual showcase that brings films and filmmakers from Greece, Cyprus and other countries in the region to the United States, announced the winners of its 2023 Orpheus Awards at a ceremony on Sunday night at the Silver Screen Theatre in the Pacific Design Center.
Global Greek Film Initiative Hosts Inaugural Event in Los Angeles
Over 100 guests attended the Global Greek Film Initiative (GGFI) Benefit Event at the Wilshire Country Club earlier in May to support new and expanding programs including the annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF), and raise funds.
Benefit Event May 2023
On Thursday, May 4, over 100 guests attended the Global Greek Film Initiative (GGFI) Benefit Event at the Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles.
Global Greek Film Initiative (GGFI) Offers Faith & Tradition Screenings Week Featuring Online and in-person Events
The Global Greek Film Initiative has curated a program of films that reveal religious and ethnographic elements of the Greek tradition. The rich selection of films are available Free of charge on the digital platform powered by Eventive from Friday, March 24 through Sunday, April 2, 2023.
The 17th Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival to Honor George Pelecanos with A Tribute and Masterclass
The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) is proud to announce that novelist, screenwriter, film and television producer, George Pelecanos, will receive the 2023 Honorary Orpheus Award at the Festival’s Opening Night Ceremony on June 3rd in the James Bridges Theater in collaboration with the UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture.