I'm Chara Kli Filolaou, a writer-director-editor with a passion for storytelling across Greece, the UK, and online education. I create intimate character-focused narratives and craft strong visual storytelling through editing and cinematography. My work spans short films, TV series treatments, music videos, and documentary projects, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can bring ideas from concept to finished piece. I have a multi-disciplinary background that includes film production, screenwriting, and humanistic counselling. This combination informs a practical, empathetic approach to storytelling and post-production, with a keen eye for pacing, structure, and mood across both Greek and international projects.

Chara Kli Filolaou

I'm Chara Kli Filolaou, a writer-director-editor with a passion for storytelling across Greece, the UK, and online education. I create intimate character-focused narratives and craft strong visual storytelling through editing and cinematography. My work spans short films, TV series treatments, music videos, and documentary projects, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can bring ideas from concept to finished piece. I have a multi-disciplinary background that includes film production, screenwriting, and humanistic counselling. This combination informs a practical, empathetic approach to storytelling and post-production, with a keen eye for pacing, structure, and mood across both Greek and international projects.

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I’m Chara Kli Filolaou, a writer-director-editor with a passion for storytelling across Greece, the UK, and online education. I create intimate character-focused narratives and craft strong visual storytelling through editing and cinematography. My work spans short films, TV series treatments, music videos, and documentary projects, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can bring ideas from concept to finished piece.

I have a multi-disciplinary background that includes film production, screenwriting, and humanistic counselling. This combination informs a practical, empathetic approach to storytelling and post-production, with a keen eye for pacing, structure, and mood across both Greek and international projects.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Editor at Suchart Wannaset - Performance Art Videos
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Edited performance art videos; responsibilities included assembling rough cuts, color grading, audio syncing, and final delivery.
Assistant Editor at Act Like You’re Asleep, Silverline Media Productions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Assisted editing for TV series; compiled rough cuts, synchronized footage, prepared selects, and maintained project organization.
Camera Assistant Trainee at IQOS Uma Preview Event, Yard Productions
May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Supported camera crew during a promotional event; setup, shot assistance, and equipment prep.
Editing Consultant at Lesvia – The Herstory of Eressos (WIP)
January 16, 2022 - April 20, 2022
Researcher for photo licenses and editing consultation for a documentary feature in development.
Editor at Impactalk, Anemon Productions
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Editor for 8-episode interviews program; assembled, cut, and delivered episodes.
Editor at Katathesi Psychis, Hellenic Parliament Tv
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Editor for two music program episodes; post-production and delivery.
Director, Editor at Polkar (band) – Ola Arxizoun
May 6, 2017 - May 25, 2017
Directed and edited music video; shot planning, editing, and delivery.
Script Supervisor at Aletheia by Steven James
January 8, 2017 - January 11, 2017
Supervised script, checked continuity for a short film.
Script Editor & Script Supervisor at My Riot by Nathan Theys
November 16, 2016 - December 4, 2016
Edited scripts and supervised for a short film; ensured consistency and pacing.
Floor Runner at Accident Man by Jesse V. Johnson
November 21, 2016 - November 28, 2016
Provided on-set support; logistics and general assistance on a feature film.
Production Assistant at It’s in The Trees by Ray Brady
November 3, 2016 - November 3, 2016
On-set production support for a short film; general coordination and tasks as needed.
2nd AC at Straight White Man by Ryan Bennett
November 2, 2016 - November 2, 2016
Assistant camera department; aiding in shot setup and focus pulling.
Editor at #hyped by Alkis Papastathopoulos
May 4, 2016 - July 31, 2016
Edited short film; editing and assembly on Athens project.
Co-Editor at Polkar (band) – To tragoudi tis kalis pantreias
February 5, 2016 - February 6, 2016
Co-edited music video; contributed to post-production.
Editor at Imarmeni by A.I Marianos
March 5, 2014 - August 2, 2014
Editor for feature film; post-production.
Writer, Director, Editor at Gato Van Pardo
July 1, 2010 - October 1, 2015
Short film project for Greece-based production company; wrote, directed and edited.
Writer at Great Asset
November 1, 2014 - November 10, 2014
TV series treatment project.
Writer, Director, Editor at Waspnest
February 9, 2013 - June 13, 2013
Short film; wrote, directed and edited.
Casting Director at Picnic Days by Alkis Papastathopoulos
November 3, 2013 - November 24, 2013
Casting for short film (Scotland).
Writer, Editor at a sea within the ground of the sky
December 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Short film (Scotland).
DOP, Producer at Inverleith Model Boat Club
May 1, 2011 - May 31, 2011
Short Documentary (Scotland).
Writer, Director, Editor at Shrinking WARFACE
July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Short film (Greece).
Writer, Director, Editor at midnight quarantine
May 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Short film (Greece).
Camera Assistant Trainee at IQOS Illuma Preview Event, Yard Productions
May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Camera assistant trainee for advert event.
2nd Assistant Camera at Straight White Man by Ryan Bennett
November 2, 2016 - November 2, 2016
Short film; 2nd AC.
Camera Operator at Sharky & George
February 24, 2017 - March 5, 2017
Camera operator for children’s parties (London).
Camera & Sound Operator at British Journalism Awards
December 6, 2016 - December 6, 2016
On-site camera and sound operator.
Ryszard Lenczewski DOP Workshop
March 26, 2015 - March 28, 2015
Workshop participation on DOP techniques.
In House Editor & Production Assistant at Massive Productions
December 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
In-house editing and production assistance (Athens).
Assistant Production Coordinator at Avion Films
September 15, 2013 - October 20, 2013
Assisted production coordination.
Theatre Technician at C Venues - Edinburgh Festival Fringe
July 20, 2013 - August 30, 2013
Theatre technician duties.
Camera Assistant Trainee at Yard Productions
May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
IQOS Iluma Preview Event (Advert)
Camera Assistant at Global Data Advert
January 17, 2017 - January 17, 2017
Advert (London)
Runner at Poetry in Dance: New Frontiers, The Poetry Library
October 31, 2016 - November 2, 2016
London
Production Assistant at Ryszard Lenczewski DOP Workshop
March 26, 2015 - March 28, 2015
Glasgow
Editor at Suchart Wannaset
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Performance Art Videos

Education

Associate Diploma in Writing for TV & Film at Toronto Film School Online
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027
Seminar on Video Editing using Adobe Premiere and After Effects at Intergraphics
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Positive Psychology at Center for Training & Lifelong Learning of Panteion University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Ultimate Screenwriting Online for Feature Film at Industrial Scripts
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Certificate in Humanistic Counselling at The Gestalt Center - London
November 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
Yannis Economides Masterclass: 13 Aspects of Filmmaking at Athens
June 6, 2015 - July 4, 2015
BA (Hons) 2:1 in Photography & Film at Edinburgh Napier University
September 1, 2009 - October 31, 2013
Writing for TV & Film, Associate Diploma at Toronto Film School Online
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027
Seminar on Video Editing using Adobe Premiere and After Effects at Intergraphics
January 1, 2024 - February 11, 2026
Positive Psychology at Center for Training & Lifelong Learning of Panteion University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Online Screenwriting for Feature Film at Industrial Scripts
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Certificate in Humanistic Counselling at The Gestalt Center - London
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Yannis Economides Masterclass: 13 Aspects of Filmmaking at Athens
June 6, 2015 - July 4, 2015
BA (Hons) Photography & Film, 2:1 at Edinburgh Napier University
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2013
Associate Diploma at Toronto Film School Online
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027
Seminar on Video Editing using Adobe Premiere and After Effects at Intergraphics
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Positive Psychology at Center for Training & Lifelong Learning of Panteion University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Online Screenwriting Course for Feature Film at Industrial Scripts
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Certificate in Humanistic Counselling at The Gestalt Center - London
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Masterclass: 13 Aspects of Filmmaking at Yannis Economides Masterclass
June 6, 2015 - July 4, 2015
BA (Hons) Photography & Film at Edinburgh Napier University
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2013
Associate Diploma in Writing for TV & Film at Toronto Film School Online
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027
Seminar in Video Editing using Adobe Premiere and After Effects at Intergraphics
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Positive Psychology at Center for Training & Lifelong Learning of Panteion University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Ultimate Screenwriting Online for Feature Film at Industrial Scripts
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Certificate in Humanistic Counselling at The Gestalt Center - London
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Yannis Economides Masterclass: 13 Aspects of Filmmaking at Athens
June 6, 2015 - July 4, 2015
BA (Hons) Photography & Film at Edinburgh Napier University
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2013
Lyceum Panhellenic National Level: Apolytirion at Lyceum Panhellenic
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Qualifications

Ultimate Screenwriting Online for Feature Film
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Masterclass: 13 Aspects of Filmmaking
June 6, 2015 - July 4, 2015
Certificate in Humanistic Counselling
November 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
Seminar on Video Editing using Adobe Premiere and After Effects
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Positive Psychology
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Apolytirion of Lyceum Panhellenic National Level
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
BA (Hons) Photography & Film
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2013
Certificate in Humanistic Counselling
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Yannis Economides Masterclass: 13 Aspects of Filmmaking
June 6, 2015 - July 4, 2015
BA (Hons) Photography & Film
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2013
Online Screenwriting for Feature Film
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Positive Psychology
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Seminar on Video Editing using Adobe Premiere and After Effects
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Positive Psychology
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Online Screenwriting Course for Feature Film
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Certificate in Humanistic Counselling
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Masterclass: 13 Aspects of Filmmaking
June 6, 2015 - July 4, 2015
Certificate in Humanistic Counselling
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Certificate in Humanistic Counselling
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other