GFF Is a Hit as Ticket Sales Set a New Record

GFF Is a Hit as Ticket Sales Set a New Record

Following a strong opening and first few days of programming, the 2023 Greek Film Festival is on track to set a new high mark with over 4000 tickets already sold to this year’s offering.

“We are well on the way of surpassing the 4.900 tickets sold to last year’s festival” said Greek Community of Melbourne Vice President Dr Jim Bossinakis.

The Festival, which runs through to Sunday 29 October, is adding sessions by popular demand to a number of its titles including the Opening Night feature, Behind The Haystacks and Trip to Kythera.

Greek Community Cultural Committee Chair, Leo Vlahakis reflected on the opening weekend of the festival and its strong showing by saying: “The Festival is a well-established cultural brand in this city and the 2023 results are showing this to be very true.”

Vlahakis pointed to the addition of Palace Balwyn Cinema to this year’s program as another reason for the increased interest in the Festival: “We have for some time looked at expanding the Festival’s footprint and the Balwyn project looks to be succeeding exceptionally well”.

The Greek Film Festival 2023 features a diverse selection of Greek films, including compelling dramas, heartwarming comedies, and a diverse range of documentaries that explore a multitude of themes from history and art to social issues and personal narratives.

Bill Papastergiadis OAM, President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, expressed his excitement about the strong response to the festival by saying: "Our festival has always been a labour of love, a tribute to the art of storytelling through film, and a celebration of the vibrant and diverse Greek diaspora. We are overwhelmed by the tremendous support and the strong ticket sales. The success of the 2023 Greek Film Festival is a reminder that the power of cinema transcends borders, languages, and backgrounds”.

The Film Festival continues this week at Palace Cinema Balwyn, Palace Como Cinemas and returns to the Astor Theatre on Sunday 29 October for the Closing event.

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ABOUT THE GREEK FILM FESTIVAL

The Greek Film Festival, presented by the Greek Community of Melbourne, is an annual celebration of Greek cinema showcasing the complexity and diversity that is the Greek Film industry which in turn captures the essence of Greek culture, history, and creativity. The Greek Film Festival has become a significant annual event in the cultural calendar of cinephiles and the Greek community of Melbourne alike. In 2023, The Greek Film Festival will be shown at Palace Cinema Como, Palace Balwyn Cinema and the Astor Theatre and runs from 19 to 29 October.

ABOUT THE GREEK COMMUNITY OF MELBOURNE

Established in 1897, the Greek Community of Melbourne is a prominent organisation dedicated to promoting and preserving Greek history, culture, and heritage in Australia. Through various initiatives, events, and educational programs, the Community aims to strengthen the connection between Greek Australians and their rich cultural background.

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