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Link to Original 48hills Article ‘Do what you want. Treat people decently,’ says the film legend, with a new doc and honors at the Greek Film Festival. When Olympia Dukakis won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Moonstruck, in 1988, she became the first Greek American to win the much-coveted trophy….

Link to Original Datebook Article Olympia Dukakis is the subject of this new feature-length documentary, which focuses on the Oscar-winning actress’ life and career. In addition to showcasing the ups and downs of her decades in acting, “Olympia” concentrates on the present day, by following Dukakis over the course of three years, from age 80 to…

Link to the Original Article on The National Herald SAN FRANCISCO – The 2019 San Francisco Greek Film Festival (“SFGFF”), the first and longest-running Greek film festival in the United States, will be held between October 20-26. SFGFF is dedicated to recognizing, supporting, and promoting the best film work by Greek and Cypriot filmmakers from…

Link to the Original Article on Do The Bay The 16th San Francisco Greek Film Festival opens SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, at the historic Castro Theater! Opening Night’s feature film is Olympia – a feature documentary on the life of Academy Award winner and prominent Greek American Olympia Dukakis, directed by Harry Mavromihalis, who will be…

Link to original Article on Greek News Agenda The 2019 San Francisco Greek Film Festival (SFGFF) will be held October 20 through 26. Opening Nighton Sunday, October 20 will take place at the Castro Theater (a first for SFGFF) with the screening of I am Mackenzie short film, winner of the SXSW Grand Jury Award, and the documentary Olympia, winner of…

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Greek Film Festival (SFGFF) announced all film programs for the 2019 Festival which will be held October 20-26. The Opening Night film is Olympia, the documentary feature on Olympia Dukakis, screening on Sunday, October 20 at the Castro Theater (a first for SFGFF). The Closing Night film is…

This year, Greek director Despina Mouzaki will serve as SFGFF moderator/MC, introducing films and the other invited filmmakers, moderating Q&A sessions after the screenings, and providing context and history of modern Greek cinema. Despina Mouzaki is a producer and director of films and audiovisual works, founder of the companies Alipnoos SA, Breaking Wave Ltd, Cinegram…

Opening Night will be held on Sunday, October 20 at the Castro Theater, a first for the San Francisco Greek Film Festival. Castro Theater in San Francisco Parking around the Castro district is difficult at best, there are two small parking lots and street parking available, please add extra travel time if coming by car…

To celebrate its 15th year, the festival has the honor of hosting Closing and Opening Nights at the two of the most illustrious screening rooms in San Francisco: the Premier Theater at Lucasfilm and Dolby Cinema at the Dolby Laboratories headquarters. Opening Night at Lucasfilm October 12 Opening Night will take place at Lucasfilm’s Premier…

Spyros P. Skouras Lifetime Achievement Award On closing night on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Dolby Cinema, the festival is pleased to present the first-ever Spyros P. Skouras Lifetime Achievement Award to Paramount CEO Jim Gianopulos. The award was created and sponsored by Tom Skouras, festival Advisory Board member and nephew of the late Skouras, to…

Festival Launches Spyros P. Skouras Lifetime Achievement Award, Presented to Paramount CEO San Francisco, Calif. — The San Francisco Greek Film Festivalcelebrates its 15th year presenting 24 feature-length films and shorts by Greek and Cypriot filmmakers from around the world. From October 12-20, 2018, screenings run nightly at 7 p.m. at venues around San Francisco. All…

14-22 Οκτώβρη θα λάβει χώρα το 14ο φεστιβάλ ελληνικού κινηματογράφου στο San Francisco! Link to original article. Το παλαιότερο Φεστιβάλ Ελληνικού Κινηματογράφου στην Αμερική ανοίγει τις πόρτες του για 14η συνεχή χρονιά το Σάββατο 14 Οκτωβρίου και θα διαρκέσει μέχρι την Κυριακή 22 Οκτωβρίου. Η φετινή διοργάνωση θα παρουσιάσει 27 ταινίες, μεγάλου και μικρού μήκους,…