Kefi, the FDF Documentary

Imagine filming in Greece! recommends it. Greek Dancing Kypseli Greek Dance Center Greeks in California Greek Orthodox Folk Dance & Choral Festival https://greekreporter.com/2021/08/05/netflix-producers-directors-praise-greece-as-filming-destination/

Netflix Producers, Directors Praise Greece as Filming Destination Directors, producers, and actors who worked on the upcoming Netflix film “Beckett,” which was shot entirely in Greece, praised the country as the perfect destination for the action thriller. Director Ferdinando Cito Filomarino was interested in exploring areas of the country that are lesser know...

New video from Christos Papakostas: panel discussion "Dance in Revolutionary Rythms" Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece, Harvard University. (Greek language) Band performs traditional music live as well. https://bit.ly/3wyfZc7

Join the Zoom class with renowned performer/instructor Kyriakos Moisidis tomorrow! Sat., April 17, 2:00-4:00 EDT Folk Arts Center of New England
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Greek Dance Workshop | Folk Arts Center of New England We welcome any and all to our circles of dance and music—circles of inclusion, not exclusion, and we strive to enlarge these circles that manifest the strong values of community and support to all who join our numbers.

The great poets of Greece aren't only the ancients! https://www.thenationalherald.com/culture_arts_literature/arthro/modern_greek_poets_for_national_poetry_month-2138772/

Modern Greek Poets for National Poetry Month April is National Poetry Month, a wonderful time of year to add some poetry to your reading list. This celebration of poetry was introduced in 1996, organized by the Academy of American Poets to increase

Νέα Υόρκη: Η παρέλαση με τα Ελληνόπουλα για την 25η Μαρτίου - Greek Parade - Saint Demetrios School Η ομογένεια γιορτάζει τα 200 χρόνια από την Επανάσταση του 1821.Η Ελληνική παρέλαση της ομογένειας από τα Ελληνόπουλα του σχολείου του Αγίου Δημητρίο...

Our documentary was selected by the Anaheim International Film Festival. Fewer than 10% of the films submitted made it to the finals. We are thrilled to be included! You can watch Kefi at Vimeo on Demand https://vimeo.com/ondemand/kefi/472430434 Congrats to Peter Preovolos M Romero Jr Gulliver Parascandolo and all the pros who made it happen!

Fascinating article by Anastasia Panagakos describing how the Greek Orthodox Folk Dance Festival, started in 1976, continues to evolve and engage an ever-changing community.
From the article: "The production of the Kefi documentary is yet another chapter in the FDF story, one that signals how the event is firmly institutionalized and has achieved self-awareness about its significant role in cultural preservation." https://ergon.scienzine.com/article/articles/community-in-performance Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco

Community in Performance: Greek Folk Dancing and Cultural Production among Gen Z in California This essay highlights the significance of the Greek Orthodox Folk Dance and Choral Festival (FDF) as a site of cultural production for Greek Americans/Greek Orthodox Christians in California and other western states. I consider how the event, as an intercultural zone, has far-reaching implications f...

Get your copy of Kefi, the FDF Documentary today! DVD/Blu-Ray and streaming. Proceeds go to A Web of Culture, a California nonprofit dedicated to celebrating and preserving world cultures. https://www.kefimovie.com/shop

Join us this Sunday, Feb 14 at 3pm Pacific for a FREE screening of "Kefi, The Story of FDF" on Zoom.

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New Alexander the Great Series to Be Filmed in Greece A new promising Hollywood production, an Alexander the Great series, has been announced by the creators of "Vikings" to be filmed in Greece.

Dear FDF Family,

We pray you and your families are in good health and spirit.

Since our last communication regarding FDF and an in-person event in 2021, we continued to monitor COVID-19 and health regulations across the states for events and gatherings. Unfortunately, we are unable to host an in-person event in 2021.

This has been a challenging year for us all since we last saw each other in February 2020. Although we cannot all be together this coming February, the FDF team honors our faith, heritage and traditions year-round. We plan to stay connected and keep the kefi going through our social channels for now.

Thank you for your continued support of this ministry. We look forward to seeing you in 2022.

- Your FDF Board of Trustees & Management Team
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Amazing gift on Christmas Day from Bridges International Film Festival ΓΕΦΥΡΕΣ-Παγκόσμιος Κινηματογράφος!!! So grateful.

WIFT GR gives the Bridges' Festival established “NOSTIMON IMAR” award to the film KEFI, THE STORY OF FDF, GREEK ORTHODOX FOLK DANCE FESTIVAl by Patti Testerman from the United States, for the exciting, fast alternation of dance and verbal-narrative scenes, with dynamic movement and melodicity. Interesting remarks-references to the role of cultural heritage and the function of tradition in multicultural societies, such as the United States in particular. The film preserves the civilization, encourages multiculturalism and the cooperation of generations and shows us the quality side of the Greek Diaspora.
Nostimon Imar Award concerns directors and producers of Greek origin who live abroad
Kefi, the story of FDF, the Greek Orthodox Folk Dance Festival - Patti Testerman produced by Peter Preovolos, United States, 2019, 41’12’’

Online now! Bridges International Film Festival ΓΕΦΥΡΕΣ-Παγκόσμιος Κινηματογράφος Buy a pass for the festival, a ticket for all short films (incl "Kefi") or "Kefi." I recommend the PASS! https://bridgesfest.eu/en/bridges-goes-online-2

We could not be more proud! "Kefi, The Story of FDF, the Greek Orthodox Folk Dance Festival" will be among the films screening at this prestigious festival in Greece! Congratulations to everyone who made the film possible, especially Peter E Preovolos! Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco

"Write what you know, look at your family, make fun of them for money," quote from Nia Vardalos at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival event "Masterclass with Sia Vardalos" Great advice throughout! Moderator DoroThea Paschalidou

TODAY! Los Angeles Greek Film Festival 11 am Pacific

My name is Eftihia (Trailer) - YouTube Greece, 2019, 123 min, LA Premiere Director: Angelos Frantzis Writer: Katerina Bei Producer: Dionyssis Samiotis Cast: Karyofyllia Karampeti, Katia Goulioni,...

This animated (very) short film by Fokion Xenos is fantastic!! (Especially if you're in Cal sweltering in the heat). Los Angeles Greek Film Festival

Starts tomorrow! Get your pass to the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival featuring documentary selection, "KEFI" Greek Orthodox Folk Dance & Choral Festival St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, San Diego A Web of Culture Peter Preovolos

THE DOCUMENTARY IS ONLINE Oct 1-15! Kefi, The Story of FDF, the Greek Orthodox Folk Dance Festival THE DOCUMENTARY IS ONLINE Oct 1-15! Kefi, The Story of FDF, the Greek Orthodox Folk Dance Festival

The screening schedule for the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival is live! You can watch ALL the documentaries, including Kefi for one fee or opt for the festival pass. SO excited to see all the films. Orthodox Folk Dance & Choral Festival

This ancient olive tree in Crete is an incredible 3000 years old. It is possible that Minoan hands once gathered olives from the tree at Ano Vouves near Chania. Credit: tjareborg/Instagram. Full story: https://bit.ly/3fh202i

Our to this who wished to take a with her !

Spiros Varotsis

Honored for Kefi have been selected for this year's Los Angeles Greek Film Festival!!! Oct 1-15 online, on demand. Details to follow... Greek Orthodox Folk Dance & Choral Festival Greek Dancing Loula B. Moschonas Anne Gani Sirota Christos Papakostas Charles Kyriacou Peter Preovolos Joseph Graziosi Nikos Savvidis M Romero Jr Gulliver Parascandolo Justin R Edelman Agustin Castaneda https://www.kefidocumentary.com

Management team planning w/ Peter Preovolos and Litsa Preovolos. Can you name others in the photo and the year? Greek Orthodox Folk Dance & Choral Festival

Congratulations! Tom Hanks Rita Wilson

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are officially Greek citizens Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have a special reason to celebrate this week: they're both officially Greek citizens.

Greek web radio station playing ! https://bit.ly/30eiZxs

Great to see Dance Festival staying together!

Watch the NEW Kefi trailer London Greek Film Festival. Kefi documentary online event schedule coming soon! https://www.londongreekfilmfestival.com/odysseusawards2020.htm