"Quercus" S.A. - Cultural Management and Media Production Company

A company with a significant experience in cultural management, in the film and television industry, in social innovation iniatives and community engagement. One focusing activity is in repositioning during times of institutional change. The company has participated in Caravan Project a nomadic collective aiming to act as a catalyst for social transformation through storytelling and filmmaking. In 2019, co-founded Zoetrope an artist-run space, devoted to exploring collaborative artistic practices. Quercus was a Documentar Producer for Hellenic General Secretary of Youth – Greek Ministry of Education, with the educational documentary ‘Act Positive!’ (‘Drase Thetika’)about the importance of volunteerism. Quercus participates (2020) in the program “Curing the Limbo”aiming to implement a dynamic and innovative model for integration that allows refugees to become socially active. This can be achieved through attending courses in Greek, English, Creative Expression and ICT, gaining access to affordable housing, and receiving professional counseling services tailored to their needs. Refugees are thus integrated in the life of the city, by interacting with active citizen groups and participating in public events held in the neighbourhoods of Athens. In coming together, the refugees and the city exit their “limbo” state, boosting activity, cooperation, and co-existence.