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Chris Vlahonasios
Nov 28, 20243 min read
Witnessing the first-ever Quo Vadis International Film Festival
There are countless festivals that aim to inspire audiences often relying on ambitious vision statements that feel contrived and stale,...
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Chris Vlahonasios
Jul 1, 20241 min read
Byzanfest x Quo Vadis
Byzanfest is proud to announce joining forces as an Institutional Partner with Quo Vadis, the newest Orthodox Christian film festival...
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Chris Vlahonasios
Dec 9, 20231 min read
DAY #3: AWARDS
Several screenings were held on Sunday 26th November, including SFENDYLI: WHEN THE WATER UPROOTS YOU (hosted by Greek Orthodox Parish of...
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Chris Vlahonasios
Dec 9, 20231 min read
DAY #2: THE HOLY ARCHIPELAGO
Sold out Australian première hosted by the Russian Orthodox Church Pokrov, Brunswick East on 25th November 2023. .
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Chris Vlahonasios
Dec 9, 20231 min read
DAY #1: SACRED ALASKA
Sold out world première hosted by Greek Orthodox Parish of Sts Constantine and Helen, South Yarra on 23rd November 2023. His Grace His...
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Chris Vlahonasios
Dec 8, 20222 min read
The transformative potential of education
Every lesson we learn in life has value. The knowledge we acquire helps shape the people we are to become including our physical,...
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Chris Vlahonasios
Dec 1, 20221 min read
STREAMING FILMS FROM BYZANFEST 2022
Despite the many streaming services available nowadays much of its content is woke-inspired pulp, however, that’s where Byzanfest is...
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Chris Vlahonasios
Nov 11, 20222 min read
Day 10: BYZANFEST 2022 WINNERS
The University of Katherine’s Byzanfest held its Red Carpet Award Ceremony in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday 6th November 2022. Amongst...
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Chris Vlahonasios
Nov 11, 20221 min read
Day 9: A CROSS IN THE DESERT #2
This encore screening was supported by the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, Brunswick and St Stephen The Archdeacon Serbian Orthodox...
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Chris Vlahonasios
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Day 8: 1000 YEARS WITNESS OF THE LIGHT
Thank you to MOYA for supporting this screening at Reading Cinema, Epping on Friday 4 November 2022.
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Chris Vlahonasios
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Day 7: DOUBLE-FEATURE
Two films were screened at the Mayfield Studio in Abbotsford - QUEEN OF THE NIGHT and THE DELUGE.
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Chris Vlahonasios
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Day 6: BEYOND THE PEAK #2
Fantastic result for our second screening held in the hall of Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, South Yarra on Wednesday 2...
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Chris Vlahonasios
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Day 5: BYZANSPECT
A retrospective screening of previous Byzanfest films was held at the Greek Orthodox Parish of St Haralambos, Templestowe on Monday 31...
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Chris Vlahonasios
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Day 4: PARALLEL LOVE
Screening was sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Parish of the Presentation of our Lord, Coburg on Sunday 30th October 2022.
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Chris Vlahonasios
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Day 3: BEYOND THE PEAK
Screening was sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Parish of the Presentation of our Lord, Coburg on Saturday 29th October 2022.
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Chris Vlahonasios
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Day 2: HAPPY STONES
Hosted by Greek Orthodox Parish of St Dimitrios, Moonee Ponds on Thursday 28 October 2022.
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Chris Vlahonasios
Oct 27, 20221 min read
DAY 1: SOLD OUT GALA NIGHT FOR BYZANFEST 2022
Last night in Melbourne, Australia the sixth Byzanfest International Orthodox Christian Film Festival held its opening screening with the...
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Chris Vlahonasios
Jun 20, 20221 min read
Conclusion of Melbourne’s epic MAN OF GOD screening season
And just like that, it’s come to an end: 30-days and 12 sold-out screenings across the great city of Melbourne. The final event was held...
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Chris Vlahonasios
Mar 18, 20221 min read
Thanks from Greece!
Byzanfest 2021 is honoured to receive a message of thanks and support from the Greek Government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr Yiannis...
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Dean Kalimniou
Nov 2, 20215 min read
Iconic Cinema: Review of USK’s BYZANFEST 2021
Byzanfest is the brainchild of Melbourne-based Chris Vlahonasios. Established in 2014, it is an international film festival totally...
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