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Marios Kleanthous

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I am a film director and video producer with 10+ years of experience creating explainers, educational content, animated videos, and cinematic storytelling.

About

I am a film director and video producer with 10+ years of experience creating explainers, educational content, animated videos, and cinematic storytelling. I have produced 100+ videos for the What If channel, a Webby Award–winning project, with deep expertise in After Effects, Premiere, 3D animation, Unreal Engine, and AI-assisted video tools. I collaborate across concept, design, production, and post-production to deliver engaging visuals and clear narratives.

Currently, I teach AI filmmaking and video production as an instructor for Micro1, while pursuing personal projects in Cyprus. I also work on digital art and VR research at Micrologic Center, directing cinematic music videos, commercials, and promotional content. My work emphasizes strong cinematography, lighting, production design, and end-to-end delivery, with a collaborative, creative approach to storytelling.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 9 roles

AI Film & Video Instructor · Micro1Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Teaching filmmaking, scriptwriting, and video production concepts for AI‑driven learning platforms. Developing clear visual examples, filming principles, and production workflows for AI training datasets.

Video Producer & Video Editor · Underknown (What If) – YouTube channelJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Produced and animated 100+ science & educational explainer videos for an 8.5M-subscriber audience; developed story concepts, motion graphics, 2D/3D animations, and complete video edits; delivered content for YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and other digital channels; used AI video engines to accelerate production and enhance visuals.

Video Producer & Video Editor · Underknown (What IF channel)Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Produced and animated 100+ science & educational explainer videos for an 8.5M-subscriber audience. Developed story concepts, motion graphics, 2D/3D animations, and complete video edits. Delivered high‑quality content for YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and digital channels. Used AI video engines to accelerate production and enhance visuals.

Multimedia Producer · Tradehouses, Spartaserve ConsultingJan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Film Director and Producer · Marios Kleanthous FilmsSep 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 3 mos
Film Director & Producer · Marios Kleanthous FilmsSep 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 3 mos
Motion Graphics Designer · SmartLabsJan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Cinematographer · Red Lens FilmsJan 2015 – Jan 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor Degree in Multimedia & Graphic Design · Cyprus University of Technology2010 – 2014
Bachelor Degree · Cyprus University of Technology2010 – 2014

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