The Athens Film Office of the City of Athens, in collaboration with ASIFA HELLAS, presented a special Masterclass with Arty Papageorgiou — screenwriter and filmmaker known for his work on The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, The Sorrows, and The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
During the masterclass, Arty Papageorgiou engaged in a dynamic conversation with Konstantinos P. Kakarountas — director-producer of Dahouse Studio and President of ASIFA HELLAS — and Christina Mitropoulou, screenwriter and producer, Head of Development at the Athens Film Office. Together, they led the audience on a fascinating journey into the art of storytelling for both animation and live-action cinema.
The session was designed as an interactive experience, encouraging active participation and open discussion with attendees.
Key Topics Explored
- The importance and role of the screenplay in the success of both animated and live-action films
- World-building and the creation of immersive cinematic universes
- Character development and emotional depth
- An inside look at filmmaking as a truly collaborative art form
The discussion offered valuable insight into the creative process behind major international productions and emphasized the power of collaboration in shaping compelling cinematic stories.
About Arty Papageorgiou
Having recently served as screenwriter and Associate Producer on the animated feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim”, Arty Papageorgiou is currently working from Wellington, New Zealand, on the live-action feature “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum”.
The masterclass took place as part of the Industry Days of OWL, organized by the Athens Film Office of the City of Athens in collaboration with EKOME, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 19:00 to 20:30 at the Aigli Ballroom.
This panel was powered by ASIFA HELLAS.
Following the session, Arty Papageorgiou continued the conversation with members of ASIFA HELLAS, answering questions in an open exchange.
The masterclass was conducted in English.
Arty Papageorgiou with ASIFA HELLAS members and friends
Konstantinos P. Kakarountas and Arty Papageorgiou.
Konstantinos P. Kakarountas, director-producer of Dahouse Studio and President of ASIFA HELLAS, Arty Papageorgiou, director-screenwriter and Associate Producer, Christina Mitropoulou, screenwriter and producer, Head of Development at the Athens Film Office and Stathis Kalogeropoulos, Athens Film Officer at Athens Development and Destination Management Agency.