I am an awarded film, media, and cultural producer from Greece, based in Berlin since 2011. My long-time experience in the industry includes the production of diverse high-quality projects, allowing me to flawlessly undertake and execute projects from development to publication.

Marsia Tzivara

I am an awarded film, media, and cultural producer from Greece, based in Berlin since 2011. My long-time experience in the industry includes the production of diverse high-quality projects, allowing me to flawlessly undertake and execute projects from development to publication.

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I am an awarded film, media, and cultural producer from Greece, based in Berlin since 2011. My long-time experience in the industry includes the production of diverse high-quality projects, allowing me to flawlessly undertake and execute projects from development to publication.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Writer-Director at Weirdwaves
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead writer-director for Drag Panic (working title) and related projects; overseeing development and post-production coordination for theatrical and documentary formats.
Writer-Director / Development Producer at Weirdwaves
December 31, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Developing a TV series experimental documentary; script development and adaptation; coordinating post-production research; collaborating with Kunstfonds Germany, KFB and other partners.
Fixer / Production Manager at Echoes of the Past (Fiction Film)
December 31, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Provided fixer services and production management for the fiction film; coordinating logistics, casting support, and on-set operations.
Writer-Director at Burning from the Inside (Documentary)
December 31, 2015 - October 18, 2025
Writer-director for a theatrical documentary project, overseeing creative development and on-set direction.
2nd AD & Extras Casting at The Dreamed Path
December 31, 2016 - October 18, 2025
Assisted 2nd AD duties and coordinated casting for a fiction film project; managed extras and on-set logistics.
2nd AD & Extras Casting at Summer in Greece
December 31, 2014 - October 18, 2025
Supported 2nd AD duties and casting for a TV/film production; handled on-set coordination and cast logistics.
Writer-Director / Casting Director at A Passionate/ Making of Recycling (Media Documentary)
December 31, 2013 - October 18, 2025
Wrote and directed a media documentary; oversaw casting and coordination for shooting.
Freelancer - Film & TV Producer, Production Manager, Casting at Self-employed (Berlin & Athens)
January 1, 2001 - Present
Freelance producer and production manager handling development, budgeting, organization, production, and casting for film, TV and cultural projects across Berlin and Athens; overseeing creative and logistical aspects, marketing, and team leadership while delivering projects on schedule.
Founding Member / Head Production Manager & Curator, Artistic Director at Hellas Filmbox Berlin
December 31, 2016 - October 18, 2025
Founding member of the festival; headed production, curatorial decisions, and artistic direction for the German-Greek cultural association. Organized and coordinated all production departments, and developed the festival’s new vision and programming.
Team Leader / Event Producer at Akkraak annual event, Video Aktiv e.V.
December 31, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Led teams for Akkraak annual event (1–2 days) including talks, screenings, exhibitions, concerts; responsible for planning, logistics, promotion and coordination.
Guest Manager / Team Coordinator at Gegen Berlin / Kulturkosmos e.V. / Video Aktiv e.V.
December 31, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Managed guest relations and team coordination for Gegen Berlin monthly club events; recruited and trained crew, managed travel and logistics, and ensured smooth operations.
Stage Manager at Special Olympics Athens / Greek Ministry of Culture
December 31, 2011 - October 18, 2025
Stage management, rehearsals and choreography assistance for Opening and Closing ceremonies; oversaw rehearsals with 850 artists from 20 groups.
Writer-Director at Weirdwaves
January 1, 2024 - Present
Working on the theatrical documentary 'Drag Panic'.
Development Producer at KFB
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developing the theatrical documentary '20 Years Apart'.
Writer-Director at Weirdwaves
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed the experimental documentary 'Salted Tears'.
Production Manager at Asty Music
January 1, 2017 - Present
Production management for the theatrical documentary 'Dance, Fight, Love, Die: On the Road with M. Theodorakis'.
Writer/Director at Mars Productions
January 1, 2015 - Present
Directed and produced the theatrical documentary 'Burning from the Inside'.

Education

Master of Arts at University of Sunderland, UK
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor with Honors at University of Sunderland, UK
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Foundation Course at Foundation College, Greece
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
Master of Arts in Film Studies at University of Sunderland, UK
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor with Honors in Media Studies at University of Sunderland, UK
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Foundation Course, Humanities at Foundation College, Greece
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
Master of Arts at University of Sunderland, UK
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor with Honors at University of Sunderland, UK
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Foundation Course at Foundation College, Greece
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

CRT Educator in Audio-visual Media
January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Train the Trainer (Audio-visual Media)
January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Arab-German Documentary Convention (2-days training for producers & directors)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Calculation and Budgeting for State Art Grants
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Casting Masterclass with Ulrich Seidl
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
New Forms of Narrative
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Scriptwriting for Film & TV
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
CRT Educator In the Audio-visual media (IHK Berlin/ AEVO)
January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Train the trainer (Audio-visual Media)
January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Arab-German Documentary convention (2-days training for producers & directors)
January 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Calculation and budgeting for State art grants (EPI, Berlin)
January 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Casting Masterclass with Ulrich Seidl (Berlinale Talent Campus)
January 1, 2013 - October 18, 2025
New Forms of Narrative (Guillermo Heras, Thervantes Institute, Spain)
January 1, 2010 - October 18, 2025
Scriptwriting for film & TV (Efí Gavriloy, Greece)
January 1, 2004 - October 18, 2025
Teaching CRT Educator in Audio-visual Media
January 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Train the Trainer (Audio-visual Media)
January 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Professional Services