Stefanos Gkekas
@stefanosgkekas
Award-winning film director, writer, and producer with international festival success.
GreeceWhat I'm looking for
I am an award-winning film director, writer, and producer with multiple short films, international festival selections, and four awards; I also direct commercials, music videos and theatre trailers.
I have taught film directing and technical workshops at AKMI Institution of Vocational Training, led camera and production teams as a videographer/editor for Eclipse Productions, and worked as a camera operator and assistant on numerous short films and commercials.
I excel at storytelling through photography, sound and editing, working to tight budgets and schedules, and I am currently pursuing professional development while writing my first novel.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SGFilm Director
Steven Gekas
Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 11 months)
Award-winning film director and writer of six short films with 31 festival selections and 4 awards; directs commercials, music videos and trailers and produces festival-recognized work.
Film Teacher
AKMI Institution of Vocational Training
Jan 2018 - Dec 2024 (6 years 11 months)
Taught technical workshop classes for 1st and 2nd year students on photography, sound, editing and film directing techniques to support narrative storytelling.
Videographer & Editor
Eclipse Productions
Produced and edited over 200 weddings and commercial videos, delivering end-to-end videography services and post-production on tight schedules and budgets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
QUQueen Margaret University
Bachelor of Arts, Film Directing / Media Production
Grade: Distinction
BA with Distinction in Media Production, specialising in Film Directing at Queen Margaret University and AKMI Metropolitan College.
AKMI Metropolitan College
Bachelor of Arts, Film Directing / Media Production
Grade: Distinction
Studied Media Production and Film Directing in collaboration with Queen Margaret University leading to a BA awarded with distinction.
Plataion Studio
Foundation Workshop, Theatre Directing
Completed a Foundation Workshop in Theatre Directing focused on practical directing techniques for theatre.
Onassis Cultural Centre (Werner Herzog Masterclass)
Masterclass, Film Studies / Professional Development
2014 - 2019
Attended a masterclass series with Werner Herzog for professional development in filmmaking.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GreeceAuthorized to work in
Website
steven-gekas.comJob categories
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