the team

Katerina Bantinaki, General Director & Academic Curator

Katerina Bantinaki is Associate Professor in Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art and Head of the Department of Philosophy of the University of Crete.

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Sofia Maraki, Artistic Director & Production Management

Sofia Maraki is a Designer. She has worked in the advertising industry as an editor for major Greek television production companies. She is the Creative Director of the creative agency WHITE COVER and President of the independent cultural organization HE.art (Heraklion Art).

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Eleni Michalaki, Communications Manager

Eleni Michalaki is a communication and marketing consultant. She has worked with major cultural institutions (Thessaloniki International Film Festival, 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture, Technopolis City of Athens, among others) and has extensive experience in the communication of cultural projects and events. She is currently working with the distribution company Tanweer Alliances as a Marketing & Communications Project Manager, while also serving as Communications Manager for the ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival.

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Nikos Erinakis, Academic Consultant

Nikos Erinakis is Assistant Professor in Social-Political Philosophy and the Philosophy of Culture in the Department of Philosophy of the University of Crete.

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Giota Zoi, Social Media Manager

Giota Zoi is a marketing and communications consultant specializing in digital media, content management, digital marketing, social media growth strategy, and strengthening the online presence of cultural organizations. She holds a degree in Communication and Media Studies from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has further specialized in digital marketing.

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Vassilis Goumas, Photographer

Vassilis Goumas is a professional photographer specializing in architectural and commercial photography.

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Venia Vergou, Special Advisor

Venia Vergou is Manager of EUFCN-European Film Commissions Network and Project Manager at Crew United Greece.

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Elina Bantinaki, Administrative Support & Volunteer Coordinator

Manuela Skoula, Subtitling