WHAT'S A FILmHELLENE, YOU ASK?

A FilmHellene is someone who has a passion for Greek cinema.

The FilmHellenes is an non-for-profit alliance of media people, filmmakers, educators, businessmen, diplomats and others of different backgrounds dedicated to identifying, promoting and celebrating Greek filmmaking talent from wherever it comes.

MISSION

Read Hellenic Current: Greek Cinema persists against all odds

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 juried 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, Co-Founder


• Dr Alex Papadopoulos


• Kostas Daskalopoulos

Officers/Board of Directors

• Art Andros, Chair
  Architect/Project Manager, City of Chicago
  TV Host/Radio Host


• Stacy Katsibaros, Secretary
  Educational Consultant


• Terry Jacobs, Co-Founder, Treasurer
  Retired Hospitality Controller / Associate EmberFrames


• Spiros Frentzas, Media Consultant
  SAG Actor

• Aristea Geroulis
  Assistant Director of Operations, Non-profit agency


• Stephanie Fintikis
  Media Director, FILmHELLENES