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

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.
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.

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