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Featuring 12 Films, Special Guests, Q&As and a Tribute to Master Filmmaker Michael Cacoyannis\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Featuring 12 Films, Special Guests, Q&As and a Tribute to Master Filmmaker Michael Cacoyannis\u00a0<\/p>\n
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New York, NY (September 8, 2026)\u00a0\u2014 The Hellenic Film Society USA announces the return of the\u00a0NY Greek Film Expo, a celebration of Greek cinema taking place\u00a0October 8\u201318, 2026, at premier venues in New York and New Jersey.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The New York Greek Film Expo showcases the best of contemporary Greek filmmaking alongside special presentations, filmmaker appearances, discussions and events celebrating the rich history and diversity of Greek cinema.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The 2026 Expo will feature\u00a012 films, representing a range of genres and stories from Greece.<\/p>\n
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Katia Goulioni, one of Greece’s most acclaimed actresses, will be hosting the Expo.<\/p>\n
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2026 NY GREEK FILM EXPO HIGHLIGHTS<\/p>\n
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This year’s Expo will feature screenings at:<\/p>\n
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\n\tDGA Theater\u00a0– Manhattan
\n\tVillage East by Angelika\u00a0– Manhattan
\n\tMelrose Ballroom\u00a0– Long Island City, Queens
\n\tMuseum of the Moving Image\u00a0– Astoria, Queens
\n\tBarrymore Film Center\u00a0– Fort Lee, NJ\u00a0
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The program includes feature films, filmmakers as well as actor appearances\/speakers, and Q&A sessions.<\/p>\n
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Thursday, October 8\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Opening Night Film:<\/p>\n
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Hold Onto Me\u00a0<\/p>\n
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2026 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award (World\u00a0Cinema\u00a0Dramatic Competition)<\/p>\n
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Director and Writer: Myrsini Aristidou\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Q&A with: Myrsini Aristidou, Director & Writer; and Christos Passalis, Lead Actor \u00a0<\/p>\n
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Location: DGA Theater – 57th Street \u00a0<\/p>\n
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7:00 pm<\/p>\n
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Friday, October 9:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Broken Vein\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Director: Yannis Economides\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Q&A: Vangelis Mourikis, Writer\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Location: Village East Cinemas – 12th Street & 2nd Avenue\u00a0<\/p>\n
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7:00 pm<\/p>\n
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Saturday, October 10:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Life in a Beat\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Director: Amerissa Basta\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Q&A with: Amerissa Basta, Director & Writer; and Dimitris Nakos, Producer & Writer\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Location: Village East Cinemas – 12th Street & 2nd Avenue<\/p>\n
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6:00 pm<\/p>\n
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Patty is Such a Girly Name<\/p>\n
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Director: Giorgos Georgopoulos\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Q&A: Giorgos Georgopoulos, Director\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Location: Village East Cinemas – 12th Street & 2nd Avenue<\/p>\n
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8:30 pm<\/p>\n
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Sunday, October 11:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Rooster<\/p>\n
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Director: Tassos Gerakinis\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Q&A with: Tassos Gerakinis, Director<\/p>\n
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Location: Village East Cinemas – 12th Street & 2nd Avenue<\/p>\n
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1:30 pm<\/p>\n
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Last Call<\/p>\n
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Director: Sherif Francis\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Location: Village East Cinemas – 12th Street & 2nd Avenue<\/p>\n
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4:00 pm<\/p>\n
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Receptions<\/p>\n
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Director: Filippos Tsitos<\/p>\n
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Location: Village East Cinemas – 12th Street & 2nd Avenue<\/p>\n
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6:30 pm<\/p>\n
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Tuesday, October 13:<\/p>\n
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Hold Onto Me<\/p>\n
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Director: Myrsini Aristidou\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Location: Barrymore Film Center –\u00a01 Park Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Wednesday, October 14:<\/p>\n
Special Event\u00a0<\/p>\n
Film Screening and After Party\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cavo Paradiso Mykonos: 30 Years of History\u00a0<\/p>\n
Director: Adonis Theocharis Kioukas\u00a0<\/p>\n
Q&A with: Adonis Theocharis Kioukas<\/p>\n
Special Guest: Odysseus \u201cDJ Ody Roc\u201d Delasoudas<\/p>\n
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