Who is Spiro Economopoulos?
Program Manager of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival. Born and bred Melbourne boy, self confessed film nerd with tastes ranging from eclectic to bonkers.
What would you do differently to what you do now?
Absolutely nothing, love what I’m doing now.
Who inspires you and why?
Christine Vachon – she’s been behind some of my favourite queer films. Swoon, Poison, Carol, Velvet Goldmine, Mala Mala (screening at MQFF 2016), just to name a few.
What would you do to make a difference in the world?
Replace the Pope with the Pope of Trash, John Waters.
Favourite holiday destination and why?
Lisbon. Vibrant, cosmopolitan, open all night and those tiles…
When friends come to town, what attraction would you take then to, and why?
ACMI cinemas and The Astor. ACMI for the state of the art projection and The Astor for its art deco beauty.
What are you currently reading?
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
What are you currently listening to?
Malibu by Anderson Paak
Happiness is?
Binge watching Broad City.
What does the future hold for you?
Once the festival is done off to Frameline in San Francisco to get busy programming next years festival.
Spiro is the Program Manager of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, which runs 31 March – 11 April 2016. For more information, visit: www.mqff.com.au for details.
Image: Spiro Economopoulos