Mission

The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation is dedicated to the study, support, promotion and preservation of the performing arts and cinema across all historical periods. Its mission is to document, safeguard and promote the artistic legacy of theatre and film while fostering cultural dialogue and creative expression.

The Foundation also seeks to strengthen European cinema through initiatives and collaborative projects, while promoting European culture and contributing to the cultural unity of the peoples of Europe.

To achieve these objectives, the Foundation:

  • Operates a multidisciplinary Cultural Centre comprising theatre, cinema, exhibition spaces and other cultural facilities.
  • Develops collaborations with cultural organisations and institutions in Greece and abroad for the production and presentation of performances, exhibitions and cultural events.
  • Organises educational programmes, workshops, seminars and other learning initiatives.
  • Introduces new artistic initiatives in theatre and cinema, with particular emphasis on supporting emerging artists and creators.
  • Establishes scholarship programmes for young artists and creative professionals.

Board of Directors

The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors consisting of the President, the Vice President and five Board Members.

Current Board of Directors

  • Metaxia Tsirtavi (Xenia Kaldara) – President
  • Georgios Giorgis – Vice President
  • Amanda Cacoyannis – Board Member
  • Maria Panagidou – Board Member
  • Ioannis Vlachos – Board Member
  • Marios Tagaris – Board Member
  • Sophie Papadopoulos – Board Member

Artistic Advisory Council

The members of the Artistic Advisory Council serve the Foundation on a voluntary basis.

  • Dora Vizovitou – Chair, Cultural Management, Communications & Public Relations Advisor
  • Elena Avramidou, PhD – Associate Professor, Peking University, Department of History, Department of Hellenic Studies
  • Giannis Kontaxopoulos – Lawyer; Council of the European Union; Author; Former Legal Secretary to the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Auditors
  • Konstantinos Markoulakis – Actor, Director
  • Chrysanthos Panas – Entrepreneur, Art Collector
  • Fotis Papathanasiou – Associate Professor of Cultural Management
  • Lambis Tagmatarhis – Journalist, Art Collector

Advisory Committee on Artistic & Development Affairs

The members of the Advisory Committee contribute their expertise to the Foundation on a pro bono basis.

  • Minas Mavrikakis – Chair of the Advisory Committee; Advisor on Cultural Initiatives, Communications & Marketing
  • Stella Angeletou – Head of Productions, Greek National Opera; Coordinator of the Modern Theatre Festival The French Theatre à la Grecque
  • Theodoros Angelopoulos – International Relations Advisor
  • Alexandros Vasilakis – Advisor for Technical & Development Projects; Business Planning
  • Alexander Mordoudack – Communications Specialist, Pop Culture Researcher, Journalist
  • Minas Vintiadis – Journalist, Author
  • Christos Gartaganis – Technical Advisor for Cinema
  • Nicole Dimitrakopoulou – Actress, Director (MA Performance Making, Goldsmiths, University of London); Coordinator for Social & Cultural Engagement
  • Rodanthi Sentouka – Visual Artist; Creator of the emblem of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games; Creative Director, Red Design Consultants
  • Poly Chrysanthakopoulou – Development Manager, Promotion of Education and Learning

Executive Management

Meet the executive team responsible for the administration and daily operation of the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation.

General Director

Metaxia Tsirtavi (Xenia Kaldara)

E-mail: xkaldara@mcf.gr

Tel. +30 210 3418550

Head of Operations Planning

Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

Stavros Stavropoulos

E-mail: sstavropoulos@mcf.gr

Tel. +30 210 3418550

Department of Artistic Planning & Production

Head of Artistic Planning & International Relations

Alexandra Georgopoulou

E-mail: ageorgopoulou@mcf.gr

Tel. +30 210 3418550

Pigi Pifea

E-mail: ppifea@mcf.gr

Tel. +30 210 3418550

Head of Communications, Marketing & Commercial Affairs

Mary Kaldara

E-mail: mkaldara@mcf.gr

Tel. +30 210 3418550

Design & Digital Development

Project Design & Development Department

John Linas

E-mail: jlinas@mcf.gr

Tel. +30 210 3418550

Fax: +30 210 3418570

Technical Advisor for Cinema

Christos Gartaganis

Tel. +30 210 3418550

International Communications & Intellectual Property Rights

Emily Brown

E-mail: ebrown@mcf.gr

Tel. +30 210 3418550