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.
(Left) Vivian Panou of Earth Friendly Products
with Olympia Dukakis
with Olympia Dukakis
To view the full album of photos from the reception, please
click here. For more information on upcoming LAGFF events, please visitwww.lagff.org .
(Below) Ms. Dukakis with filmmakers Evangelo & George Giovannis
All photographs courtesy of LAGFF's Maria Martin. |
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