KAROUSOS ART CRITICS: LAGFF RECEPTION FOR OLYMPIA DUKAKIS AT THE HOME OF MARIANNE AND DEAN METROPOULOS

Πέμπτη 15 Δεκεμβρίου 2011

LAGFF RECEPTION FOR OLYMPIA DUKAKIS AT THE HOME OF MARIANNE AND DEAN METROPOULOS

Hosts Dean & Marianne Metropoulos with Olympia Dukakis

On Saturday, Novemebr 19, 2011, Los Angeles Greek Film Festival patrons enjoyed an afternoon reception with acclaimed actress, Olympia Dukakis, at the Beverly Hills home of Marianne and Dean Metropoulos.

Fox's Filmed Entertainment co-chairman

and CEO Jim Gianopulos

Guests included Fox Filmed Entertainment Co-Chairman/CEO Jim Gianopulos; Consul General of Greece Elisabeth Fotiadou; Consul General of Cyprus Andreas Kyprianides; Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Aida Takla-O'Reilly; Sponsor, Earth Friendly Products' Vivian Panou; Greek actors Alexis Georgoulis and Stratos Tzortzoglou; Award-winning music producer Desmond Child. Guests also included Board Members and filmmakers.

LAGFF Founders Ersi Danou and Angeliki Giannakopoulos with Olympia Dukakis, who spoke about her cultural roots and her commitment to independent filmmakers

Olympia Dukakis spoke of her father and how proud he would be to see her among accomplished Greeks in the arts and entertainment. She is in Los Angeles, starring in the play VIGIL at the Mark taper Forum until December 18.

LAGFF 2012 Executive Director Craig Prater with Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Aida Takla-O'Riley

The reception also provided the opportunity to introduce LAGFF's new Executive Director, Craig Prater. "I'm looking forward to working with all of you," said Prater. "And let's continue promoting Greek Cinema in Hollywood!"

The afternoon included wines by Athenee Importers and a selection of cheeses by Kerrygold - both 2011 LAGFF sponsors. Greek style tappas appetizers were provided by Joyce Kokkinides of Your Way Catering.