Panos Giokas/ Writer, Dramaturg, and Cultural Manager
Panos Giokas has been a vital collaborator with Anamnesis, contributing his expertise in writing, dramaturgy, and production management. He has written original texts for three Anamnesis performances and co-created their dramaturgy alongside Apostolia Papadamaki. Through his company, MENTOR, he has also overseen the production management of these transformative site-specific performances.
Through his company, MENTOR, he has also overseen the production management of these transformative site-specific performances. Born in 1984 and raised in Eleusis, Panos graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2007 and pursued postgraduate studies in Marketing (University of Leicester) and Cultural Facilities Management (Hellenic Open University).
In 2017, he was awarded a scholarship from the Hellenic Initiative to participate in the StartMIT program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 2014, Panos founded MENTOR, a company specializing in cultural organization management, strategic tourism development in culturally rich areas, and inbound cultural (archaeological/educational) tourism.
Recognized as one of the most innovative Greek companies by Eurobank's youth entrepreneurship competition "egg," MENTOR's portfolio includes collaborations with Greece’s leading cultural organizations, institutions, and festivals.
The company is also dedicated to managing NGOs that promote Greece's cultural heritage internationally. Beyond his entrepreneurial work, Panos is a creative force, writing scripts and lyrics, drafting proposals, and offering innovative solutions to complex cultural projects.
His contributions to Anamnesis performances exemplify his dedication to blending storytelling with cultural heritage, creating deeply resonant and immersive experiences.