Modern Greek Studies Foundation

The Modern Greek Studies Foundation exists to support the study of modern Greek literature, language and culture in academic settings and to present public programs reflecting and celebrating the importance and beauty of Hellenic culture. The Foundation is the sponsor of the San Francisco Greek Film Festival, now in its 21st year showcasing Greek and Cypriot filmmakers worldwide.

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Visit by former Prime Minister George Papandreou

Visit by former Prime Minister George Papandreou

MODERN GREEK STUDIES FOUNDATION WELCOMES HON. GEORGE PAPANDREOU  Modern Greek Studies Foundation Board of Directors welcome former Primer Minister of Greece George Papandreou (seated) as he visits the San Francisco Bay Area to deliver talks at UC Berkeley and to...

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2025 Greek Film Festival

2025 Greek Film Festival

The 22nd annual San Francisco Greek Film Festival is starting soon.  The San Francisco Greek Film Festival is dedicated to recognizing, supporting, and promoting the best film work by Greek and Cypriot filmmakers from around the world. With screenings of new,...

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Signing ceremony to affirm the agreement between the Modern Greek Studies Foundation and the Modern Greek and Hellenic Studies Program at the University of California at Berkeley to establish the Nikos Kazantzakis Visiting Scholar Program.

Standing (from left): Consul General of Greece Socratis Sourvinos, Modern Greek Studies Foundation Board of Directors members: Peter Lagarias, Angelos Sakkis, Alekos Kokkinidis, Bill Ballas, Eftychia Kokkinidou, Kleon Skourtis, Maria Nicolacakis, Nick Stamatakis, Nick Tarlson, Yiannis Samaras, Dimitri Charalambous, John Tsingos. Seated: Professor Christine Philliou, Director of the Modern Greek and Hellenic Studies Program and Chris Kanios, President of the Board of the Modern Greek Studies Foundation.

Signing ceremony to affirm the agreement between the Modern Greek Studies Foundation and the Modern Greek and Hellenic Studies Program at the University of California at Berkeley to establish the Nikos Kazantzakis Visiting Scholar Program.

SAN FRANCISCO GREEK FILM FESTIVAL

Our signature, can’t miss event of the year. Watch the best of Greek Cinema, with introductions from directors, producers, and actors.