What I learned from Papadopoulos & Sons
Exactly three years ago, I was in the middle of the first draft of Papadopoulos & Sons. And now for the first time in three years, I am...
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Marcus Markou
Jul 11, 2013
Self Distribution Lessons on London Screenwriters Podcast
Ha! I’ve been meaning to blog about my self distribution journey but a breakfast masterclass (which sounds very impressive) with indie...
Marcus Markou
Jul 3, 2013
Success For Papa in Germany!
You’ve got to love the Germans. I spent a week there touring the outer reaches of the country promoting the film before its release. We...
Marcus Markou
May 13, 2013
A small victory for self distribution
My intention is to go back and blog all the events that led up to the release on April 5th and what happened after. The film is still...
Marcus Markou
Apr 9, 2013
Self Distribution to UK Cinemas: The Joy of Diaspora Greeks
I did have a plan to blog about Greece and our release there. I was making mental notes about our North American premiere at the Palm...
Marcus Markou
Apr 9, 2013
Reclassification of Papadopoulos & Sons – Response from BBFC
People have been dismayed and surprised that Papadopoulos & Sons is rated a 15, while violent films such as The Dark Knight and Skyfall...
Marcus Markou
Dec 12, 2012
In Athens for Greek Premiere
When I had a couple of hours to kill in Athens this morning I decided to walk, without thinking too much, and observe. I am as much an...
Marcus Markou
Nov 12, 2012
Papadopoulos & Sons wins Audience Award at 53rd Thessaloniki Film Festival
I was in my boxer shorts and fixing breakfast for my children when the phone rang from Greece to announce that we’d won the Michael...
Marcus Markou
Nov 12, 2012
Historic screening at the European Parliament
This film has its own consciousness. After refusing to be accepted by a single UK distributor and after stubbornly refusing to be...
Marcus Markou
Oct 30, 2012
Reflections on the Dinard Film Festival, Part 2 (Tango for One)
I spent many hours wandering about with the cast, eating ice cream and taking in the views at Dinard. It’s rare to bond with any group of...
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