Aris Katopodis, Artistic Director of Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, was hosted today by Voice of Greece and the show “Take Your Time” with Prokopis Agelopoulos, on the occasion the presentation of ERTflix International during the festival on Saturday, June 8.
Mr. Katopodis stated that the 2024 edition of the festival, which kicked-off last Saturday, has been a great success, while he noted that today a big party was held for filmmakers, ahead of the closing awards-ceremony which is taking place on Sunday.
He also noted that on Saturday, June 8, a breakfast session for TV producers will be held at the Greek Consular in LA. Additionally, on the same day, ERTFLIX International will be presented to attendees from the audiovisual industry and the Greek community in Los Angeles. This presentation will highlight the content and services offered by the platform, in the presence of important personalities of the screen industry. Mr. Katopodis expressed his joy that the festival is given the opportunity and the honor to spread the help spead the word about the international edition of ERTFLIX it in the U.S, in Los Angeles and even further, as it can be a bridge of communication with Greece and our culture.
He said that they are all awaiting with great interest the presentation of ERT’s international streaming platform, expressing his belief that it will have a huge response both in America and around the world, and congratulated those responsible for this project, while he emphasized that the attendance of people at the festival is great, because the feeling and experience one gets through cinema is unique.
Each year, LAGFF showcases a diverse array of projects by Greek filmmakers, including short and feature films across all genres. Many of these films are co-produced by ERT as part of its commitment to supporting Greek cinema through its funding programs. Over the past four years, ERTFLIX has experienced remarkable growth. As the leading Over-The-Top Greek platform, ERTFLIX has been accessible to Greeks living abroad since last October, offering a rich array of ERT programming to a global audience. The platform not only showcases ERT’s programs and productions but also highlights the works of Greeks living abroad within Greece.