Stefanos Pavlakis

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Stefanos Pavlakis
Born
Stefanos Pavlakis

1974
Nationality Greek
Education Edinburgh Napier University
University of Dundee
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design
Occupation(s)Director, writer, producer
Years active2005–present
Website https://www.stefanos-pavlakis.com

Stefanos Pavlakis (born 1974), is a Greek filmmaker and writer. [1] [2] He has contributed vastly to the cinema of Benin by making critically acclaimed documentaries, The Eye of the Beholder, Studio Harmattan and Drive Through. [3]

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Personal life

In 2003, he completed a B.A. in Film & Photography at Edinburgh Napier University. Then in 2005, he graduated with an M.F.A. and later Ph.D. from the University of Dundee, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. [1] [4]

Career

In 2009, he started collaborating with the two Berlin-based companies 'Expedere', 'The Story Factory' and produce short documentaries, advertisements and performative events. [1]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2009Backgrounds Up FrontProducer, editorShort film
2014The Eye of the BeholderDirector, producer, writer, cinematographer, editorDocumentary short
2015Drive ThroughDirector, producer, writer, cinematographer, editor, actor, art directorShort film
2017Studio HarmattanDirector, producer, writer, cinematographer, editorDocumentary short

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References

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  2. "Stefanos Pavlakis: Film Director (documentary)". behance. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  3. "Introducing Stefanos Pavlakis". Beyond Storytelling. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
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