WHAT'S A FILMHELLENE, YOU ASK?
A FilmHellene is someone who has a passion for Greek cinema.
FilmHellenes is a non-for-profit corporation aspiring to bring together media people, filmmakers, educators, businessmen, diplomats and others of different backgrounds who are dedicated to the common goal of celebrating Hellenic visual storytelling.
MISSION
IDENTIFYING, PROMOTING, CELEBRATING GREEK FILM MAKING TALENT FROM WHEREVER IT COMES.
Greek filmmakers, building upon one of the most esteemed cinematic traditions in Europe, are currently producing many of the most dynamic, innovative and provocative films in the world.
FilmHellenes is dedicated to bringing these works to our audience - the Greek diaspora community and the wider American public - in order to foster the humanistic ideals of Hellenism and to advance the universal values of freedom of expression and thought. We are also committed to promoting new talent and providing opportunities for the next generation of Greek filmmakers.
Our core event is the annual Greek Film Fest Chicago!, held in the fall, featuring a selection of the finest contemporary Greek films. We also sponsor other events throughout the year, including retrospectives, tributes and training workshops, to fulfill our mission of preserving and strengthening our Greek heritage, building bridges to other communities, and advancing Greek cinema in the modern world.
FilmHellenes - Greek Film Fest Chicago! welcomes all filmmakers of Hellenic descent worldwide as well as films about Greece or Hellenism by non-Greek filmmakers.
FILMHELLENES
Founders:
Niko Franghias
Current Officers &
Board of Directors
Stephanie@greekfilmfestchicago.org
General contact information: FILmHELLENES CORP
Greek Film Fest Chicago!
7514 St Louis St
Skokie, IL 60076
General Telephone Number: 312-798-9473 (new)
E-Mail address: info@greekfilmfestchicago.org
E-Mail address: questions@greekfilmfestchicago.org
A FilmHellene is someone who has a passion for Greek cinema.
FilmHellenes is a non-for-profit corporation aspiring to bring together media people, filmmakers, educators, businessmen, diplomats and others of different backgrounds who are dedicated to the common goal of celebrating Hellenic visual storytelling.
MISSION
IDENTIFYING, PROMOTING, CELEBRATING GREEK FILM MAKING TALENT FROM WHEREVER IT COMES.
Greek filmmakers, building upon one of the most esteemed cinematic traditions in Europe, are currently producing many of the most dynamic, innovative and provocative films in the world.
FilmHellenes is dedicated to bringing these works to our audience - the Greek diaspora community and the wider American public - in order to foster the humanistic ideals of Hellenism and to advance the universal values of freedom of expression and thought. We are also committed to promoting new talent and providing opportunities for the next generation of Greek filmmakers.
Our core event is the annual Greek Film Fest Chicago!, held in the fall, featuring a selection of the finest contemporary Greek films. We also sponsor other events throughout the year, including retrospectives, tributes and training workshops, to fulfill our mission of preserving and strengthening our Greek heritage, building bridges to other communities, and advancing Greek cinema in the modern world.
FilmHellenes - Greek Film Fest Chicago! welcomes all filmmakers of Hellenic descent worldwide as well as films about Greece or Hellenism by non-Greek filmmakers.
FILMHELLENES
Founders:
Niko Franghias
- Dr Alex Papadopoulos
- Kostas Daskalopoulos
- Terry Jacobs
Current Officers &
Board of Directors
- Art Andros, Chairman of the BOARD
art@greekfilmfestchicago.org
Architect/Project Manager, City of Chicago
TV Host/Radio Host - Stacy Katsibaros, Secretary
stacy@greekfilmfestchicago.org
Educational Consultant
Stephanie@greekfilmfestchicago.org
- Media Director: FILmHELLENES
Coordinator: Greek Film Fest Chicago - Spiro Frentzas
- Media Consultant
General contact information: FILmHELLENES CORP
Greek Film Fest Chicago!
7514 St Louis St
Skokie, IL 60076
General Telephone Number: 312-798-9473 (new)
E-Mail address: info@greekfilmfestchicago.org
E-Mail address: questions@greekfilmfestchicago.org