The event organized to salute the success of Mega TV’s popular Greek television series, “Maestro”, the first ever exclusive global distribution deal of a Greek scripted television series on the NETFLIX streaming platform, was successfully organized with the participation of prominent members of the Greek community. Diaspora, under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in New York, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in the Chiotes Room of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York.
Attendees welcomed the creator, Christoforos Papakaliatis, with warm greetings. The Greek series, which combines the roots and traditions of the country with the current issues of today’s society, has enjoyed great success with the Greek public. Extending beyond Greek borders, the series will “travel” across the world via the streaming platform available on Friday March 17.
Consul General Dinos Konstantinou said: “The extremely popular and talented Christoforos Papakaliatis is one of the most loved actors in Greece! Success came early for Mr. Papakaliatis. A restless spirit, constantly evolving, he quickly found himself behind the cameras. His impact as a creator, screenwriter and director on Greek television and film production is undeniable. His stories, fascinating and captivating, are masterfully told. “Maestro”, his latest work, brings together all these qualities. The Greek public immediately embraced it. The demand for the series quickly attracted the attention of the international streaming platform Netflix. We are therefore proud to announce that this coming Friday, March 17, Maestro will be launched worldwide. Maestro
is an important step in the extroversion of Greek film production. For the first time, a Greek series is launched on a global scale. For the first time, Greek actors will reveal their talent to an international audience.
More importantly, “Maestro” puts our country on the map of the international film industry. Filmed against the breathtaking backdrop of the island of Paxoi, Maestro introduces international audiences to the impeccable beauties of Greece. The idyllic beaches, crystal clear waters, magnificent architecture of the islands and the sun of our homeland will make you travel around the world!
It is worth mentioning that a few days ago, within the framework of the Cultural Diplomacy & Cultural Days of Europe, Maestro was awarded by the organization "H&M, Heritage & Museums, Athens, Paris, NY”. This award is a well-deserved recognition for Mr. Papakaliatis as well as for all those who contributed to “Maestro.” And I’m sure that’s the case
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After the screening of the teaser of the series, its creator, Christoforos Papakaliatis, very moved by the guest’s response, addressed the audience, enchanting them with his simple and graceful attitude. In his speech, the charismatic Christoforos Papakaliatis emphasized that for several years he had maintained particularly strong ties with the Greek-American diaspora, who supported him at every step by sending them special thanks.
As he said: “Maestro represents the last two years of my life”, and I do not hide that the thought of the day of the international premiere, as well as the work already started on the second season, underlines . However, “the strength gained from the results of the first season constitutes the “weapon” for the start of the new season, which will end at the end of 2023.”
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Christoforos Papakaliatis said: “I would like to thank the Mega channel, because we could not have achieved this without them. I would also like to thank Foss Productions, because I couldn’t be here and talk to you all without them. Of course, I extend my thanks to all the actors, and to all those who were in front of and behind the cameras, with whom we experienced many difficult moments to achieve the result that you all saw. I’m grateful to everyone,” Papakaliatis said at the event.
Filming for the second season will begin on April 3, and four of the season’s eight episodes have already been written. Papakaliatis revealed that the violent character Charalambos, killed in the first season, will appear in the second, but he did not explain how. Regarding the success of the series, Papakaliatis said that it was difficult to predict such a thing, but from the first day of production he knew that the quality of
the show was, in all respects, quite high, and this often serves as a guarantee of a good result.
Olga Bornozi, Managing Director of Capital Link, master of ceremonies for the evening, spoke of the great talent of Christoforos Papakaliatis, who has enjoyed great success throughout his career. A fact that has been proven with the international travel series that MAESTRO carries out through the global NETFLIX platform. Filmed in Greece, the crucial issues addressed by the series affect everyone around the world. Ms Bornozi asked several questions of Mr Papakaliatis, thus triggering an interesting discussion with the
guests. The indicative questions Mr. Papakaliatis answered are “what are his next projects?” “. What does it mean for MAESTRO and for Greece in general that it is part of Global Netflix? » What is its special relationship with the diaspora, knowing that the music composer is Mr. Costas Christidis who lives in California?
The very successful evening was organized by Capital Link by Nicolas & Olga Bornozi, Success Plan Media and Alter Ego Media.
The event closed with a cocktail dinner.
Maestro” aka “Maestro in Blue” launches worldwide on Friday, March 17, 2023 on NETFLIX.
ABOUT MAESTRO aka “MAESTRO IN BLUE”
The story takes place in Greece on the island of Paxos and is centered around the main character, a musician, Orestis, invited to the small island after the pandemic to produce a music festival with the locals. He is soon confronted with the island’s closed society; and finds himself involved in an unexpected love story.
“Maestro” aka “Maestro in Blue” is produced by MEGA TV, created by Christoforos Papakaliatis, and stars; Christoforos Papakaliatis, Haris Alexiou, Maria Kavoyianni, Fanis Mouratidis, Marisa Triantafyllidou, Giannis Tsortekis, Antinoos Albanis, Stefania Goulioti, Klelia Andriolatou, Orestis Halkias and Giorgos Benos.
UNDER THE AUSPICES of the Consulate General of Greece in New York
MEDIA SPONSORS:
MEGA TV • ΤΟ BHMA • ΤΑ NEA • in.gr • ot.gr • myradio1046.fm
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
ACS – Athens Community School •• AHEPA •• AHEPA Delphi Chapter #25 •• Daughters of Penelope
•• NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF GREEK TOURISM •• CINEMA AND CULTURE GREEK2ME •• Hellenic
American Bankers Association – HABA ••THE HELLENIC INITIATIVE ••HELLENIC AMERICAN
COUNCIL OF WOMEN – HAWK •• Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce •• The Hellenic Film
Company •• Hellenic Professional Women Inc. •• New Greek Television
ORGANIZERS: Capital Link • Success Plan Media
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Capital Link – Olga Bornozi, Managing Director -Email: (email protected)
Press inquiries: George Kokkinos. E-mail: (email protected)
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SOURCE; CAPITAL LINK
