RAVES and REVIEWS
Author/Professor Paul Cartledge
, Chairman of the Dept. of Classics, University of Cambridge, England, who also wrote the companion book to The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization
a major PBS-TV special narrated by actor Liam Niesson.
"Dr. Stathis is producing a video series and what I have seen of his work impresses me enormously. Image and subtle effect capture the immortal spirit, the soul of Greece. I strongly endorse his work."
Professor Apostolos N. Athanassakis, Argyropoulos Chair in Hellenic Studies, University of California, Department of Classics, Santa Barbara. Author of:The Homeric Hymns; The Orphic Hymns; and Hesiod: Theogony, Works and Days, Shield. Professor Athanassakis was seen on the History Channel's 2002 presentation of The Rise and Fall of the Spartans. He was also a contributing scholar to the recent IMAX Movie Greece: Secrets of the Past.
"As both a Greek and American citizen, I am delighted to say Dr. Stathis' enthusiasm, knowledge and producing talents have created an inspiring and visually captivating documentary with worldwide appeal. Greece: Spirits of the Ancients make the stories of Ancient Greece come alive using imagery and settings actually created by the ancients long ago. This innovative program is destined to become a Greek classic that entertains and educates audiences of all ages for years to come."
-Denny Rigas, retired technology executive andNational Golf Champion of Greece.
Cynthia Daddona, Actress/Inspirational Speaker/Comedian and Author of Diary of a Modern Day Goddess
Theony Condos, Ph.D., Lecturer in Classics University of California, Author Star Myths, Translator of Ancient/Modern Greek.
"I've seen examples of what his media team is capable of producing and look forward to enjoying the finished product."
-Chris Compogiannis, Treasurer,AHEPA
"I like it all. Especially the ending!"
-Curtis Bieber, Chairman of the Department of Film and Video Production, Santa Barbara City College. Co-founder of Barking Lizards Productions. A two time ADDY award winner. His credits include commercial special effects work from the Academy Awards and the E Entertainment Network to NBC Sports. His efforts in commercials have been for national clients such as FedEx, Volkswagon, Chevrolet, Nissan, Toyota, and Nike. His documentaries seen on PBS and other national outlets cover a vast array of topics .
"Dr. Stathis gets an A+ for producing and directing a technically challenging production especially considering it was shot completely on Location in Greece"
-Barry Cook, Cinematographer. Specialist in historical depictions of the American Civil War for multiple documentaries on many networks such as the History Channel.