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THE ORTHODOX PROJECT– in collaboration with OFA blog– is looking for journalists, writers or anyone interested in contributing thought-provoking articles about Orthodoxy and life in the Church. The...
View ArticleRoyal Hats
Nectaria and Sean Tallent are the proud owners of Royal Hats, an online boutique specialising in custom and ready-made designer headwear. Nectaria developed her passion in fashion accessories during...
View ArticleByzantine Chant: the sound of prayer
Nektaria Karantziis one of the most prominent women in Byzantine music. She has toured across Europe showcasing the ancient voice of the Church. She is the Founder and Honorary President of the...
View ArticleStudio: IKONA Gallery Opening
It is with great excitement to announce the grand opening of Studio: IKONAin Ontario, Canada.Featuring the secular and sacred works of George Kordis.A Tryptych of Contemporary Cinnabar Bites with...
View ArticleSerbian film: THE HEALING – 2015 Release
‘The Healing: Isceljenje’ is a Serbian film by Ivan Jovićthat tells the story of an Orthodox monk grappling with the aftereffects of war in his homeland. Carrying this pain in his heart the monk finds...
View ArticleThe Moving Icon: Episode 10 – We weave what we loom: textile arts in the 21st...
Conversation with Orthodox textile artist, Kyriaki Fuss, about why we should learn to sew our own buttons in our consumerist society.Kyriaki is from South Australia and passionate about textiles....
View ArticleJulia Bridget Hayes Iconography: Byzanfest Platinum Sponsor 2015
Without a doubt this year’s Byzanfest film festival would not have been possible without the generous support of Julia Hayes and her business.+ + +Julia Bridget Hayes was born in South Africa and lives...
View ArticleClassical reinvented: Anastasia Pahos’ “Eliksiir”
The new generation of ‘classical’ Australian composers are a very ‘hip-and-now’ bunch. Innovative and experimental, they’re inspired by almost anything from nature to the connectivity of social...
View ArticleGoofBoard
The ultimate Balance Board for Surfers!GoofBoard provides the closet experience to riding a wave. Armin Brown, founder of GoofBoard and Orthodox Christian, explains how his passion has turned into a...
View Article103/104 – Vespers Psalm of Creation: Nick Papas
Byzanfest 2015 is extremely grateful for the support of Nick Papas from NP Studios as a Festival Supporter. Please take a moment to read about an upcoming exhibition of Nick’s work.+ + +The creative...
View ArticleThe Moving Icon: Episode 17 – ‘You and Me’ film project
Jacob Clarkis an actor from New York City. After several years of appearing on stage, Jacob now wants to move into movies. He’s recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for a romantic...
View ArticleMusic Composer
Need some music for anevent,filmor concert?Look no further than Anastasia Pahos.Read an OFA review of her workClassical reinvented: Anastasia Pahos’ “Eliksiir”OFA BLOGLIKE. WATCH. FOLLOW. LISTEN.
View ArticleFEAR AND ILLUSION: Christopher Nolan’s "Interstellar"
"Interstellar" is an ambitious project by Christopher Nolan and, without a doubt, one of the biggest Hollywood movies of recent years. Other than its grand special-effects, the film is a curious...
View ArticlePicture. Word.
Irene Koronas is an Orthodox poet, painter and poetry editor at Wilderness House Literary Review. She has spent her whole life capturing the very essence of life and its extra-ordinariness of even...
View ArticleRising stars in Phoenix
“You know, if I had to describe what the goal of Horyzon Picturesis, I would have to say that we want everyone who views our films to come in and not only enjoy our entertainment, but be able to take...
View ArticleAll These Flowers 2.0
Kevin Bryce’s feature documentary explores the lives and thoughts of six people dealing with Bipolar Disorder. However, this documentary needs your help to become a reality. They need $8,000 USD.From...
View ArticlePainting Mystery
Debra Korlukais second generation American with Slavic roots. During her formative years as a child and young adult, icons brought her into a world of joy and contemplation transporting her into a...
View ArticleRecap of IKONA’s Opening Night
On 25 November 2014, IKONA Gallery in Ottawa, Canada celebrated its Grand Opening.The night was a feast for the mind, body and soul. Remarkable creativity, extravagant food and indescribable spiritual...
View ArticleThe Moving Icon: Episode 19 – The Healing
On this episode, I talk with Serbian filmmakers, Ivanand Monja Jovic, about their first feature film, THE HEALING.The film tells the story of a monk who entreats to an abandoned hermitage in the...
View ArticleJamming to his own sound
Volkert Nicholas Volkerszis a singer/songwriter, guitarist and harmonical player who has performed folk, acoustic, blues, jazz, children's music, Pacific Northwest folk songs, Celtic music, and more,...
View ArticleAnother World of Sound
Best described as ‘Generative Soundscapes’ and ‘Algorithm Music’, Jim Marks has developed a style of sound that goes beyond mainstream taking the listener to a place they knew existed.Jim’s entire life...
View ArticleThe Moving Icon: Episode 20 – Sinky Subs App
On this episode, I speak with Joachim Veselý, winner of Byzanfest 2014’s Best Film and Best Screenplay for his film, The Power of Dogs. But this Orthodox filmmaker is expanding his creative repertoire...
View ArticlePolyeleos – new album by Eikona
The “Eikona” chanting group is releasing their tenth album this month entitled, “Abundant Mercy; The Polyeleos.” The three singing sisters have been making recordings of liturgical chant and...
View ArticleThere's been a few changes...
Dear loyal visitors,You would have noticed it's been a while since any new content has been posted, there's a good reason why. Since early 2015 I've been busy working on a new & exciting...
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