About
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 BOARD
Founders
- Niko Franghias
- Dr. Alex Papadopoulos
- Kostas Daskalopoulos
Officers
- Niko Franghias, Chairman
Filmmaker - Zoe Iltsopoulos Borys, ViceChairman
General Manager / Fletcher Camera - Terry Jacobs, Secretary/Treasurer
Retired Hospitality Controller
Associate / EmberFrames
Board of Directors
- Art Andros
Project Manager / City Of Chicago - Maria Constantinides, MBA
Consultant - George Garifalis
CFO Kennedy Manufacturing - Andrea Granias
Marketing Director/Project Development - Constantine Grapsas
Real Estate Managing Broker - Dr. Peter Kanelos
Professor of Theatre / Loyola University - Dimitris Kostopoulos
Teacher / Hellenic American Academy Founder / The Greek Bookstore - Demetra Markopoulos
Automotive Facilitator & Consultant - Ted Roumanis
Senior Brand Strategist / Egg Strategy - Dino Vlahakis
Owner / Pickwick Theatre
Advisors & Associates
- Valerie Gobos
Producer / Gobos Film & Entertainment - Kyriakos Mellos
Marketing Director / Co-Founder Daily Frappe - Vickie Kamberos
Retired Educator / University of Chicago Laboratory School
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PLATINUM - ZEUS - $10,000
- Logo and link on homepage of the website for one full year
- Logo on Festival Posters
- Logo on banner that would be at the open and closing ceremonies, along with Banners at the venues that we are screening our films / panels
- Logo on the GFFC Trailer
- Logo included in all press releases
- Opportunity for the Sponsor to say a few words of welcome to the participants of the opening gala
- Sponsor hosting the Filmmakers Lounge (if we are able to have filmmakers come to present their work)
- Logo on any T-Shirts, or promotional material made to wear at Greek Festivals by Board, and Volunteers
- Sample products (if they choose) to distribute after every screening to capture the core audience attending
- Products for the Filmmakers and VIP Gift Bags
- Photographs of Sponsors with Filmmakers to be used for Company‚ Promotional Purposes
- 20 passes with access to all events, screenings and parties
GOLD - HERA - $5,000
- Logo and Link on homepage of the website
- Logo on Festival Posters
- Logo on the GFFC Trailer
- Logo included in all press releases
- Logo on T-Shirts or promotional material
- Sample Products for them to include after screenings to distribution to a core audience
- Products for the Filmmakers and VIP Gift Bags
- 10 passes with access to all events, screening and parties
SILVER - APOLLO- $2,500
- Same as above but with 5 passes with access to all events, screening and parties
BRONZE - POSEIDON - $1,000
- Same as Secondary level
- 2 passes with access to all events, screenings and parties
Friends of the Fest - HERCULES - $250
- 2 all access passes to all events, screenings, and parties
Donations
You can also help us by donating any amount.
If you prefer to send a cheque instead of Donating on-line, please make it payable to FilmHellenes. Address: FilmHellenes, Pickwick Theater, 5 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Thank You.
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Join us for the 2012 Greek Film Fest Chicago! we welcome your help to make it all possible. We look for energetic, creative and enthusiastic individuals to join us in the promotion and execution of the Festival. Assistance is needed in pre-festival general support, operations, box office, special events, concessions, ushering, and audience balloting. If you are a FilmHellene and have an interest in Hellenic culture and would like to meet a group of new and fun people, then come join our team!
Special thanks to our volunteers: Alison Ho, Ioanna Hadjiharalambous, Christina Anastasiou , Maria Makris, Spiro Frentzas, Bill Iskos, Despina Damianides, Sophia Zuganelis , Marika Pappas, Vicky Bamidis, Tana Bamidis, Athena Goehl, Anna Salsman-Xeros, Alexander Facklis, Mary-Tina Vrehas, Patricia Vrehas, Georgia Kiriakakis-Wilkinson, Kostas Vasilopoulos, Joanne Linas Paris, & Angelo Dalageorgas.
Benefits:
Some of the benefits you can receive from joining our team include:
- Access to film screenings and other Festival events.
- A wonderful networking opportunity to meet new people and make friends with other FilmHellenes and film lovers, and those who appreciate cultural events.
- Lots of fun!
Requirements:
- Ability to attend one or two general Orientation Volunteer Meetings - schedule to be announced.
- Availability to Volunteer a minimum of 6 hours during October 4 - 8, 2012.
Questions?
Please send your name, phone number and email address to our Festival Hospitality and Volunteer Director Ms. Demetra Markopoulos at demetra@carsdiva.com.
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Stay up to Date
WELCOME
It’s turning out to be another exciting year for the Festival. Plans are being made, sponsors are being sought, and volunteers are being recruited.
Submissions for this years Festival (October 4 - 8) is now closed. Thank you. Good Luck to all the Filmmakers who submitted their films. The Selection Committee is busy, busy, busy.
Get involved
Whether you want to just spread the word, be a volunteer or give a financial gift, we welcome and appreciate your support. It's easy. Just visit the "Sponsor us" and the "Volunteer" tabs at the top. Thank You.
Endorsements
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has given his endorsement to the Greek Film Fest Chicago. Read more.
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has also commended FilmHellenes for their commitment to the arts. Read more.
Announcements
MEET ALEXANDER PAYNE
Purchase tickets online
The FilmHellenes, sponsor of Greek Film Fest Chicago!, have announced that Director ALEXANDER PAYNE will be the honored guest at their Fundraiser on JUNE 23rd 2012. He will help launch the Festival’s 2012 film line up. A great opportunity for fans to take home signed memorabilia by the acclaimed Filmmaker. Mr. Payne’s latest films, The Descendants (2011) and Sideways (2004), won Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay and were nominated for eight others, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Fundraiser Details:
- Place: National Hellenic Museum’s Rooftop (Special Events Hall as a backup)
- Address: 333 S Halsted (at Van Buren) Chicago, IL 60661
- Date & Time: Saturday, June 23rd -- 1PM to 5PM SAVE THE DATE
- Price: $75 single and $125 per couple. There will be a 3% convenience fee added to your CC purchase
- Includes: Appetizers, Beer and Wine. Catered by 9 Muses Restaurant
- Music by: Rythmos
- Silent Auction featuring Alexander Payne’s autographed pictures, posters, and DVD’s.
Mail to: FilmHellenes—June 23rd, Pickwick Theater, 5 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Please enclose your name and address along with your cheque. Last day to mail for tickets is Sat June 16, 2012.
All tickets are: first come - first served.
Tickets are transferable to friends and family. Just email us with the new name and address.
Cancellations accepted until Monday, June 18th.
If there are any questions, please e-mail: info@greekfilmfestchicago.org
Phone: 312-972-8759
Additional News
As was promised a few months ago, we ARE busy building up to this year’s big Event – GREEK FILM FEST CHICAGO! 2012
Here’s a date to SAVE. This year’s Festival will open on Thursday, October 4th and end on Monday, October 8th. That’s right, 5 days of Movies, Movies & Movies. SAVE THOSE DATES. “Your Greek language skills aren’t that great”, you say? Not a problem, ALL THE MOVIES HAVE ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
The submissions are “rolling” in. The deadline for submitting an entry is fast approaching, May 1st. Please check the rules and regulations. Our Selection Committee has begun the lengthy process “to bring the many down to the needed few”.
This year, we’ve have partnered with The GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER (on State Street between Lake and Randolph), which joins with the PICKWICK (in Park Ridge) and the NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM (on Halsted at Van Buren) to bring you the best in Greek films from all around the world.
Venues
Pickwick Theatre
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5 S. Prospect Av
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-5800
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