George Linardakis

CURRICULUM VITAE
George Linardakis
Address: 9 Trapezountos Str. 115 27 Athens
Tel: 0030 6936553635
Mail: g.linardakis@stefi.gr

PROFILE:
I'm a Production professional with a demonstrated history of producing feature films, documentaries, international music concerts, art shows and exhibitions for acclaimed creators.

EXPERIENCE:
Stefi Productions
Producer. International Projects & Service
I designed, organized and manage the International Projects and Service department. My goal is t to create synergies and connections between Greek filmmakers and filmmakers from other countries. I try to attract shootings in Greece. I work closely with the Greek state authority that authorizes the 35% cash rebate scheme. I connect with production companies from other countries, which want to shoot in Greece, I seek co-productions with production companies from other countries and I develop original content to be co-produced, developed and shot in collaboration with production companies from other countries.

TedX Athens (Greece)
Operations Director (volunteer)
September 2018 – March 2019
I coordinated all operation and administration departments, ensuring that all activities are planned and executed according to standards. Director of five volunteer operations managers

Onassis Cultural Centre (Athens, Greece)
Line Producer
03/2011 – 8/2018
I successfully managed, produced and executed more than 500 projects for external and internal stakeholders.
I collaborated flawlessly with extremely demanding organizations, such as TedX, Barbican, Paul Allen Museum, Ars Electronica, Akram Khan Company, Dimitri Papaioannou, etc.
I developed the necessary approach towards diverse contractors, suppliers, and collaborators in order to create policies and tactics that cover every expected and unexpected aspect of the events.
I developed strong long-term relationships with freelancers that contributed massively to my projects, earning their respect and becoming a priority when I contacted them. I successfully developed, managed budgets, and handled complex financial aspects with contractors.

Indicative duties:
• Coordination of internal and external stakeholders
• Budget management
• Event scouting and booking
• Transfer and accommodation management
• F&B Management
• Allocation of contractors, collaborators (artists, technicians, vendors, etc.)

International Film Festival Patmos (Greece, U.S.A.)
Production Manager
01/2009 – 8/2018 (part-time)
I programmed, designed, implemented and managed the event strategy that contributed massively in promoting the festival image and goals, by becoming a partner for internal and external stakeholders, and targeting their objectives.
I created and managed the events department which organized and produced a plethora of events, covering the demands of diverse stakeholders and collaborators, such as artists, distribution companies, sponsors, the public, etc. I was the contact person for the government, municipalities, and contractors. Manager of 30 volunteers
Indicative duties:
• Event Concept
• Event identity
• Event programming and budgeting
• Budget management
• Event scouting and booking
• AV and tech equipment management
• Activities management
• Allocation of contractors, collaborators (artists, technicians, vendors etc.)
• Coordination and management of all event stakeholders
Freelance Line Producer / Production Manager / Producer (Greece, U.S.A., UK)
2005 - today
I collaborate with international and Greek production companies, developing, producing and managing feature films, documentaries, music videos, commercials.
Indicative collaborations:
• BBC 1
• Film4
• ZDF
• Rai1
• Cinema 7
• CL Productions
• Black Orange
• Avion Films
• Theo Angelopoulos
Athens 2004 Olympic Games
Spectator Services Manager
10/2003 – 10/2004
Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Olympic Rowing and Canoe Center

EDUCATION:
• 2018: Sport Inclusion refugee program. Sport Welcomes Refugees Institution.
• 2016: Sustainable Cultural Venue Management. Thessaloniki Aristotle University.
• 2014 – 2015: (MS) Cultural Venues Management. Greek Open University
• 2014: Hierophant SA: Basic Readiness & Emergency Seminar.
• 1997 – 1999: MS Crisis Management. NYU (U.S.A.)
• 1992 – 1996: "Panteio" University of Greece: BA Communication and Media
• 1992 – 1994:College: BA Journalism
• Greek Emergency Response Center: First Aid Training
• Computer Skills:
P.C. / Mac: Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Budgeting, WordPress, Trello, Artifax Events, Prezi

Personal Data:
Date of birth: 19/06/1974
Marital Status: Married
Languages: English (excellent, native speaker), French (very good), Italian (good), Spanish (good), Greek, (excellent, native speaker)