I’m a filmmaker and videographer with a strong track record in creating engaging, story-driven visuals across documentary, branded content, and event coverage. I thrive shaping the look and feel of a project from concept through delivery, balancing shot planning, framing, movement, lighting, and editing to craft clear narratives. I’m comfortable working independently or with small crews, managing fast-paced shoots, recording clean interviews, and turning footage into compelling videos.

Kostis Malliaropoulos Katsimis

I’m a filmmaker and videographer with a strong track record in creating engaging, story-driven visuals across documentary, branded content, and event coverage. I thrive shaping the look and feel of a project from concept through delivery, balancing shot planning, framing, movement, lighting, and editing to craft clear narratives. I’m comfortable working independently or with small crews, managing fast-paced shoots, recording clean interviews, and turning footage into compelling videos.

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I’m a filmmaker and videographer with a strong track record in creating engaging, story-driven visuals across documentary, branded content, and event coverage. I thrive shaping the look and feel of a project from concept through delivery, balancing shot planning, framing, movement, lighting, and editing to craft clear narratives. I’m comfortable working independently or with small crews, managing fast-paced shoots, recording clean interviews, and turning footage into compelling videos.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Boom operator - “A Hole Lotta Love” at UAL
February 1, 2026 - February 15, 2026
1st Assistant Director - “Overflow” at Shristy Patnaik
December 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Director/Writer - “Traces of Who We Are” at Mary Preda
July 15, 2025 - Present
Intimate coming-of-age drama set in post-lockdown London, exploring mental health, creative paralysis and self-acceptance through a withdrawn young theatre assistant.
Assistant Director at In Too Deep
June 1, 2025 - Present
1st Assistant Director for Choose To Win in In Too Deep; on-set duties and collaboration with director.
1st Assistant Director - “Royal Romance” at Champdog
May 10, 2025 - May 14, 2025
Coordinated an 80-minute feature shot in 5 days Managed 60+ shots per day in a high-pressure environment
1st Assistant Director - “Damaged Goods” at Rougish films
March 10, 2025 - April 2, 2025
Co-ran the shoot with another 1st AD. Managed daily schedule, set workflow, cast/crew coordination and safety on my shooting days
Videoographer/Editor at Brun Bear Foundation
January 25, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Event coverage with multi-camera setup; coordinated crew and schedules; delivered final edited materials for publication.
Videoographer/Editor at Riviera Maritime Media
January 25, 2025 - April 25, 2025
3-camera conference capture for on-demand release; managed lav/shotgun audio and gimbal/picam setups; delivered a clean final video; built shot lists and on-set visuals; coordinated camera/lighting to support storytelling.
Cinematographer at UAL (University of the Arts London)
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Cinematography for short film Don't Point (short); collaborated with director Jamie Heffernan to establish visual language and camera workflow.
Video Editor / Videographer at Riviera Maritime Media
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Worked on a 3-camera conference shoot for on-demand release; managed lav and shotgun audio and gimbal pickups; delivered a clean final video. Shot a 2-hour panel on the new STS operations rule book.
Videographer / Editor at Riviera Maritime Media
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Created and edited video content for 'The New Era of STS Operations' including planning shoots, lighting, and motion to support narrative and performance; built the look from script/brief to shotlist; led a small crew; worked under production pressure to deliver narrative and event film content.
Cinematographer at Don't Point (short)
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Two-camera coverage on set; directed by Jamie Heffernan; London, UK; lighting and gimbal work to capture performances and key moments.
Videographer/Editor at Riviera Maritime Media
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Credit across narrative shorts, documentary and event films; built the look from script/brief to shot list; led small crew and worked fast under production pressure.
1st Assistant Director - “Ghosted” at UAL
December 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Location Manager - “Zoe” at Faye Sheela
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Editor at Hello Are You There
October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Editing duties for ENU project; Edinburgh, UK; shaping narrative flow and pacing.
Director / Writer at Traces of Who We Are
September 1, 2024 - Present
Director/Writer for an 18' project (Mary Preda); immersive, story-led promo short blending personal narrative with documentary elements.
Location Manager at Zoe
September 1, 2024 - Present
Location management for Zoe (dir. Hendrik Rojas) in London; coordinating shoot logistics and on-site safety.
1st Assistant Director - "Choose To Win" at In Too Deep Productions
September 1, 2024 - September 3, 2024
Director - "Immersive" at UAL
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
A reclusive horror writer becomes consumed by her latest manuscript, blurring the line between fiction and reality as the terrifying monster she created begins to invade her world, pushing her to confront her deepest fears or risk losing her sanity.
Sound Recordist - “Too Soon Ep. 1” at SNP
May 1, 2024 - May 8, 2024
Cinematographer at ENU
February 24, 2024 - April 24, 2024
Cinematography for How Do You Save A Girl From Sleeping? (Edinburgh) directed by Martha Podmore; contributed to lighting, framing and camera choreography.
Cinematographer at How Do You Save A Girl From Sleeping?
February 24, 2024 - April 24, 2024
Cinematography for ENU short film directed by Martha Podmore; responsibilities included lighting, framing and camera movement to support the narrative.
Cinematographer at How Do You Save A Girl From Sleeping? (ENU)
February 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Short film directed by Martha Podmore; Edinburgh, UK; cinematic coverage and on-set collaboration.
1st Assistant Director at BB Film Ltd
November 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted in production on Balham 123; managed call sheets and on-set operations; contributed to scheduling and safety.
1st Assistant Director - "BALHAM 123" at BB FILM LTD
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Videographer/Editor for feature documentary The Journey at Self-funded
July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Feature-length portrait of my grandfather, following his life across Greece and Italy from WWII through post-war Athens and the dictatorship years. Built from interviews, archival footage, photographs, letters and his original poetry and paintings to reflect memory, loss, love and artistic identity.
Director / Writer / Camer a at The Journey
June 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
90' self-funded documentary in Athens; built from interviews, archival footage, poetry and paintings to explore memory, loss and identity.
Camera Operator / Editor / Photographer at Hen (feature) – Pallas Film / Viewmaster Films
June 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Commissioned to capture unit stills, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews (including animal training sequences); created a story-led promotional short blending documentary BTS with scripted elements.
Sound Designer & Recorder at UAL
June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Sound design and field recording for Eye to Eye short film (dir. Sam Bowels); captured interviews and behind-the-scenes audio.
BTS Videographer/Editor/Photographer for feature film 'HEN' at Pallas Film, Viewmaster Films
June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Commissioned to capture unit stills, behind-the-scenes videos and interviews (including the animal training process of the hens), and to create a story-led promotional short blending documentary BTS with scripted elements. (Footage under embargo until official distribution)
Sound Designer & Recordist at Eye to Eye (short)
June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Sound design and on-set recording for a short film at UAL; contributed to creating tension and atmosphere through sound choices and mic pickup.
Director at Death and Rebuilding
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Director for a 5' ENU short; a psychological horror/drama exploring memory and resilience.
2nd Assistant Director - "B.A.G.G." at Wild at Heart Productions
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Supported pre-production and shoot scheduling. Coordinated cast, crew and daily call sheets. Assisted with reports and department communication
Director - “Death and Rebuilding” at ENU
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Period drama set across two centuries in a rural church, following a tense confrontation between faith and progress as a young man challenges a religious authority over the future of his community.
Editor - Educational Short form content at Archer Newton
February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Director/Writer/Camera at The Net
June 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Self-funded 90-minute project; director/writer/camera; explored themes of consciousness through visual storytelling; produced and edited ancillary material to support promotion.
Director/Camera/Edit at The Net (Self-funded project)
June 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Directed, wrote and operated camera for a 37-minute surreal drama, exploring consciousness and identity. Produced in Athens, Greece with a rural church setting; incorporated archival footage, poetry and painting elements to reflect memory, loss and artistic identity.

Education

BA (Hons) Architecture at Manchester School of Architecture
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
BA (Hons) Film Practice at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Film Practice at University of the Arts London (UAL)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
BA (Hons) Film Practice at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
BA (Hons) Film at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
BA (Hons) Architecture at Manchester School of Architecture
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
BA (Hons) Film Practice at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
BA (Hons) Film Practice at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
BA (Hons) Architecture at Manchester School of Architecture
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Certificate of higher education in Architecture
September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
BA (Hons) Film Practice
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
BA (Hons) Film Practice
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
    Narrative Short films Showreel
    A selection of short films I have either Directed/Edited/Camera For my full portfolio go to mkostis.co.uk