I am Costas Hadjistavrou, a versatile professional with extensive experience in TV, film, and stage directing, editing, camera operation, and script writing. I have directed popular TV series and music videos and produced and directed numerous TV shows, short films, and theatre productions. With advanced skills in Adobe Suite and DaVinci Resolve, I am well-versed in video editing and digital content creation. Beyond media production, I am a certified senior practitioner of acupressure and deep tissue massage. I have served on the Board of Directors of the Directors' Guild Cyprus, representing TV, and have contributed as a copywriter for leading advertising agencies. My passion lies in storytelling and visual communication, reflected across various creative projects and roles I undertake.

Costas Hadjistavrou

I am Costas Hadjistavrou, a versatile professional with extensive experience in TV, film, and stage directing, editing, camera operation, and script writing. I have directed popular TV series and music videos and produced and directed numerous TV shows, short films, and theatre productions. With advanced skills in Adobe Suite and DaVinci Resolve, I am well-versed in video editing and digital content creation. Beyond media production, I am a certified senior practitioner of acupressure and deep tissue massage. I have served on the Board of Directors of the Directors' Guild Cyprus, representing TV, and have contributed as a copywriter for leading advertising agencies. My passion lies in storytelling and visual communication, reflected across various creative projects and roles I undertake.

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I am Costas Hadjistavrou, a versatile professional with extensive experience in TV, film, and stage directing, editing, camera operation, and script writing. I have directed popular TV series and music videos and produced and directed numerous TV shows, short films, and theatre productions. With advanced skills in Adobe Suite and DaVinci Resolve, I am well-versed in video editing and digital content creation.

Beyond media production, I am a certified senior practitioner of acupressure and deep tissue massage. I have served on the Board of Directors of the Directors’ Guild Cyprus, representing TV, and have contributed as a copywriter for leading advertising agencies. My passion lies in storytelling and visual communication, reflected across various creative projects and roles I undertake.

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Work Experience

Member of the Board of Directors - T.V. Representative at Directors’ Guild Cyprus
December 31, 2019 - July 29, 2025
Represented TV sector in the Board of Directors, contributing to strategic decisions and guild activities to support directors in Cyprus.
Member of the Board of Directors, TV Representative at Directors’ Guild Cyprus
December 31, 2019 - August 19, 2025
Served as a member of the Board of Directors representing TV interests from 2017 to 2019.
Producer / Director - Short Films
December 31, 2011 - August 19, 2025
Produced and directed short films including 'Berryphobia' (2001) and 'Sunrise-sunset' (2011).

Education

BFA Directing at New York Institute of Technology
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
Diploma at Frederick Institute of Technology
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992
High School Diploma at The English School Nicosia
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1990
BFA Directing at New York Institute of Technology
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Film/TV Directing/Production at Columbia College, Hollywood
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Diploma in Journalism-Photography-Video Production at Frederick Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
at Ashwani Deswal International School Of Holistic Medicine
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
High School Graduate at The English School Nicosia
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Senior Practitioner Of Acupressure And Deep Tissue Massage
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
Member of the Directors’ Guild Cyprus
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
Member of the Directors’ Guild Cyprus
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Certified Senior Practitioner of Acupressure And Deep Tissue Massage
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization