‘Holy Emy’ Takes Top Prize at LAGFF’s Orpheus Awards
variety.comPeter Caranicas Deputy EditorThe 16th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival announced the winners of the Orpheus Awards on May 15, with director Araceli Lemos’ “Holy Emy” taking home the award for best fiction feature film.The prizewinners were revealed at the fest’s red carpet closing night and Orpheus Awards celebration at the Silver Screen Theatre in the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.Festival Director Aris Katopodis opened the sold-out ceremony with praise for the live event, which went virtual in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. “What an exceptional Festival week we have had,” he said. “We are back and we are better than ever.” The ceremony was co-hosted by Lia Bozonelis and Alex Kalognomos.
LAGFF 2022 consisted of 64 films, including works by 25 female filmmakers. It showcased eight world premieres, five international premieres, seven North American premieres, nine West Coast premieres, 13 U.S.
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