I'm Despoina Kaviri, a communications and film festival professional based in Thessaloniki, with a passion for culture, arts management, and public relations. I have led strategic campaigns, press offices, and marketing initiatives across non-profit organizations and film institutions, and I enjoy turning creative ideas into impactful programs.

Despoina Kaviri

I'm Despoina Kaviri, a communications and film festival professional based in Thessaloniki, with a passion for culture, arts management, and public relations. I have led strategic campaigns, press offices, and marketing initiatives across non-profit organizations and film institutions, and I enjoy turning creative ideas into impactful programs.

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I’m Despoina Kaviri, a communications and film festival professional based in Thessaloniki, with a passion for culture, arts management, and public relations.

I have led strategic campaigns, press offices, and marketing initiatives across non-profit organizations and film institutions, and I enjoy turning creative ideas into impactful programs.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Strategic Communications Lead at Urban Soul Project of Kindness - Praxis Non-Profit Organization
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Strategic communications planning, team supervision, and organization of actions; partnerships development.
Head of Communications & Public Relations at Thessaloniki International Film Festival
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Led external and internal communications, managed press office, coordinated media relations, and supervised PR campaigns across festival editions.

Education

Graduate (High School) at Apostolos Pavlos Private School, Thessaloniki
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor's degree in Film Studies at Department of Film Studies, School of Fine Arts, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Master's degree in Cultural Management at Hellenic Open University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Honorary Award in support of the work of 'Praxi Agapis' (Act of Love)
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Official participation (one of forty from around the world) in the Attelier for Young Festival Managers
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education