Director and writer from Chania, founder of the Chania Film Festival and the Gastronomy and Travel Festival, with a special focus on documentary, educational use of cinema, and oral history. CV: Matthaios Frantzeskakis was born in Chania and studied Mathematics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Since 2000, he has been…

Director, Producer, and International Film Juror CV: Irina Khangoshvili is an accomplished documentary filmmaker, director, and producer with a career spanning over a decade across Georgia and Europe. She is known for her award-winning international travel show We Welcome on Currenttime TV, which has received recognition in Greece, Bulgaria, Latvia,…

Head Chef, Minoan Palace CV: He was born and raised in a rural family in a small village in Chania. From an early age, working in agriculture and harvesting olives, along with the proximity of his home to an old olive mill, left lasting memories that inspire his professional…

Executive Olive Oil Chef – Avli Restaurant, Rethymno CV: After finishing school, he completed his culinary studies in Athens and began working as a professional chef in large restaurants in the capital and the countryside. From early on, extra virgin olive oil stood out as a dominant ingredient in his…

Chef, Culinary Instructor, Consultant, Expert in Mediterranean and Creative Gastronomy Experienced Chef with extensive career in Greece and abroad, specializing in Mediterranean and creative cuisine. Skilled in kitchen management, menu design, and staff training. Participated in major projects such as “Greek Breakfast”, Xenia, Horeca, and 5-star hotels in Lesvos. Culinary…

Experienced Chef specializing in Mediterranean cuisine and professional kitchen management. Marios Antoniou is an experienced Chef with extensive professional experience in Greece and abroad. He has worked in high-standard hotels and restaurants in Mytilene, Kos, and New York City. Skilled in kitchen management, menu planning and renewal, team coordination, and…