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Exploring the rugged silence of the Lefka Ori.
Where texture becomes story, and landscape becomes character.
Crete continues to expand our palette, one ridge, one valley, one impossible horizon at a time.

29/08/2025

Green Olive Films is traveling to the Venice Film Festival for the World Premiere of "How to Shoot a Ghost," the new short film directed by Charlie Kaufman in Athens. Executive Producer Simos Manganis and Line Producer George Nounessis will be on the ground for Monday's premiere screening to celebrate along with the cast and crew.

29/07/2025

What will it take for Cyprus to become a player in the global audiovisual industry?

Simos and Dionysios Manganis of Green Olive Films offer a clear, grounded view on how Cyprus and Greece can grow from seasonal destinations into year-round production hubs for film, TV, VFX, and commercials.

In a recent conversation with Gold Magazine - The Business Magazine of Cyprus, the brothers reflect on what it takes for smaller countries to move beyond summer shoots and claim a real seat at the table.

“As a country striving to claim a share of the audiovisual pie, we need to keep working hard, be consistent and professional. Success will come—that’s guaranteed. And we want Green Olive Films to be the brand that creates local stories for the world's streamers,” Simos said.

📖 Full interview in the latest issue of Gold Magazine.

With appreciation to:
Marianna Nicolaou
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23/07/2025

The 82nd Venice International Film Festival will host the world premiere of How to Shoot a Ghost, a new short film directed by Academy Award-winner Charlie Kaufman and starring Jessie Buckley and Josef Akiki.

Green Olive Films is a co-producer and delivered production services for the project filmed entirely in Athens.

The film will premier in the Out of Competition section of the festival, which each year features major artistic statements from some of the world’s most renowned filmmakers.

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“How to Shoot a Ghost” was produced by Isabelle Deluce and Emily McCann Lesser. The film is an Unmade, Soft Focus Films, and Monarch Kaleidoscope production, co-produced with Green Olive Films, in association with Nightjar Films and Liaison Pictures, with the support of Onassis Stegi, and the participation of the Athens Film Office and the Municipality of Athens.

The film is lensed by Golden Frog winner Michał Dymek, production designed by Kim Jennings, costume designed by Chloe Karmin, and edited by Rob Frazen.

EPs on “How to Shoot a Ghost” are Halsey, Anthony Li, Avan Jogia, Nathan Mardis, Matt Hartley, Afroditi Panagiotakou, Franklin Laviola, Nicholas Laviola, Elli Papadiamanti, John Henry Hinkel, Andrew Ostapchenko, Fil Ieropoulos, Foivos Dousos and Kyle Mann. George Nounessis serves as Line Producer, Simos Manganis serves as Co-Producer/Executive Producer, and Daniel Lugo serves as Co-Producer.

05/06/2025

Kicking off an incredible week at

The first couple of days have been packed with inspiration:

Dan Clancy, CEO of Twitch, showed us what’s possible when gaming, entertainment & the creator economy collide.

Charl Bassil from the BBC reminded us why storytelling matters, especially when it’s homegrown and brings people together.

And Demis Hassabis Co-founder & CEO of Google DeepMind blew our minds with where AGI could take us in the next 5–10 years (and maybe… reinvent email too)

Shoreditch vibes all week, if you’re around, let’s connect!