Now in its 7th year, the Houston Greek Film Festival was founded in 2018 by current Executive Board members: Kosta Papasideris, Anastasia Papanicolaou Papasideris, Paula Varsamis and Maximos (Max) Weimmer. Initally, the HGFF was a project of GreekinHouston - a free online platform for Greek events and organizations in Houston (greekinhouston.com) - but after some time, the project grew too big and began taking steps as its own 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

The HGFF consistantly brings its patrons the very best of Greek and Cypriot Cinema from all over the world, including all Greek/Cypriot candidates for the American Academy Awards. Past entrys of the Festival include POLYXENI, JAMAICA, KAZANTZAKIS, HOLY BOOM, 1968, THE SIEGE ON LIPERTI STREET, EFTIHIA, DIGGER, SMYRNA, MY BELOVED, and BLACK STONE just to name a few. In addition to the directors, producers, writers and actors we all look to every year in the Greek-cinema world, because of their ever-growing world impact and recognition in film, the Houston Greek Film Festival focuses a lot of energy on cultivating the very best short films - and is lucky enough to be home to several young film makers and industry professionals. Look for the "home-grown" talent we make sure to include every year!

The HGFF Team is made up of:

(1) The Executive Board: Kosta Papasideris, Anastasia Papanicolaou Papasideris, Paula Varsamis & Max Weimmer

(2) A group of extremly dedicated film screeners, called Judges/Jurors.

(3) Tireless, thoughtful, and amazing volunteers.