The Delphi Bank 23rd Greek Film Festival had its opening night last night – filling both the Astor Theatre and Palace Cinema Como. This was the first time the event has run across two cinema locations simultaneously and entertained at total of 1200 people, celebrating Greek cinema and culture. |  MORE

Με μεγάλη επιτυχία έγινε η έναρξη του 23ου Delphi Bank Φεστιβάλ Ελληνικού Κινηματογράφου στη Μελβούρνη  | ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ

The President of Greece Mr Prokopis Pavlopoulos met with the President of the Greek Community of Melbourne Mr Bill Papastergiadis and the General Secretary Mr Costas Markos, at the Presidential Mansion, on Saturday 1 October. The President was well aware of the Greek of Community of Melbourne’s activities. He said “the organisation is recognised as one of the leading global Greek organisations...” |  MORE

Συνάντηση του Προέδρου της Δημοκρατίας με μέλη του Δ.Σ. της Κοινότητας | ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ

The Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Transport and Network of Greece, Ms Marina Hrysoveloni, visited the Greek Centre, on Wendesday 12 October, together with the Greek Ambassador Ms Ekaterini Xagorari and the Consul General of Greece Ms Christina Simantiraki. |  MORE

H υφυπουργός κ. Μαρίνα Χρυσοβελώνη επισκέφθηκε το Ελληνικό Κέντρο  | ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ

After a sell-out Opening Night Gala earlier this week with Christopher Papakaliatis’ WORLDS APART, the Delphi Bank 23rd Greek Film Festival continues this weekend at Palace Cinema Como with a stellar program of features, shorts and documentaries.

Choose from classic Thanasis Veggos films and don’t miss Helen Kapalos’ deeply personal documentary A LIFE OF ITS OWN: THE TRUTH ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA on Saturday at 4.45pm when Kapalos will be present to introduce the film and take part in a Q&A following the film.

Greco-German co-production ONE BREATH is a heart-stopping drama about a young Greek immigrant whose new life in Frankfurt falls apart in a split second, while SMAC sees Evangelia Andreadaki in a career-defining performance as a terminal cancer patient.

Melbourne director Ian Tran was the recipient of the Best Australian Short award at the Greek Australian Short Film Festival last night for his gorgeous celebration of multicultural Melbourne OLYMPIC NICK: A DONUTUMENTARY. Catch the repeat screening of the AUSTRALIAN SHORTS program on Sunday 16 October at 2:00pm.

SOLD OUT WEEKEND SESSIONS: Worlds Apart, Sunday 16 October at 6.30pm

SELLING FAST: Highway to Hellas, Saturday 15 October at 7.00pm

For tickets and information visit greekfilmfestival.com.au

• 12-23 October | Greek Film Festival | Palace Cinema Como & The Astor Theatre | For More Info Click Here

• Thu 20 October | AIMS Lecture: Salonica Front and its Impact on the Termination of WWI | Greek Centre | Level Mez - 7:00pm

• Wed 26 October | Alexander the Great - The Concert  |  City Recital Hall  | For More Info Click Here | Tickets 9662-2722

• Sat 29 October | The Greeklish Project v2  |  Greek Centre  | For More Info Click Here

• Sun 13 November | To Hell and Back |  Greek Centre  | For More Info Click Here

• Sun 20 November | Asia Minor - Keynote Address  |  Greek Centre  | For More Info Click Here