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I am a London-based animator and director with a passion for storytelling across music videos, film, AR experiences and educational content. I work across 2D and 3D animation, post-production and design, collaborating with studios and clients to craft engaging visuals. My freelance practice spans music videos, AR, game assets, educational shorts and promotional content for a wide range of brands and institutions.
I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, delivering creative solutions on time and with attention to detail, whether on big studio productions or intimate independent projects.
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Language
Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
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Italian
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Work Experience
Animator and Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2014 - PresentAnimated and directed music video “Orange Soda- Wishing Well”.
Animator and Motion Designer at Shootmedia.co.uk
January 1, 2014 - Present2D & 3D animation and motion design.
3D Designer and Animator (AR) at Eyekandy
January 1, 2014 - Present3D design and animation for AR.
3D Designer and Animator at Roya game
January 1, 2014 - Present3D design and animation for Roya game.
3D Illustrator at Ocean-Partner
January 1, 2014 - Present3D illustrations.
Animator and 3D Artist at Secret Cinema - Ghostbusters (through Mesmer Studios)
January 1, 2014 - PresentAnimator and 3D artist for Secret Cinema Ghostbusters.
Animator and Designer at Planetly.com
January 1, 2014 - PresentAnimator and designer.
Animator at Secret Cinema - Stranger Things (Mesmer Studios)
January 1, 2014 - PresentAnimator for Secret Cinema Stranger Things.
Animator and Director at Corolla- Yoga Burgers
January 1, 2014 - PresentAnimator and director of music video.
Animator and Director at Wellnest
January 1, 2014 - PresentPromotional video for Wellnest (on-site massage company).
Video Editor at Vidsy.com
January 1, 2014 - PresentVideo Editor (on-going).
Animator and Director at Manage Pain
January 1, 2014 - PresentPromotional video for on-site massage company.
Cinematographer and Editor
January 1, 2014 - PresentCinematographer and editor for actor demo-reel.
Animator at RCA student film Adrift
January 1, 2014 - PresentAnimator for RCA student film Adrift (directed by Roxana Bentu).
Animator at Politics.co.uk
January 31, 2016 - September 30, 2025Animator of educational videos (October 2015 to January 2016).
Animator and Director at NHS
December 31, 2015 - September 30, 2025NHS-commissioned, educational short film on chronic pain.
Animator and Editor at Heatback
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Promotional video (concept by Makis Spyropoulos).
Editor at Benaki Museum
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Fotodiadromes, live action documentary short.
Editor at Last Tapes online magazine
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Editor for ‘Jan Lebenstein’, short film.
Cinematographer and Editor at Benaki Museum
December 31, 2010 - September 30, 2025Ansel Adams photography exhibition, live action documentary short.
Director and Cinematographer at Maria and the Photo Frame
December 31, 2010 - September 30, 2025Homage à Exupery and Golden Vineyards, live action music videos.
Assistant Director at Apostasi
December 31, 2006 - September 30, 2025Assistant director in short film.
Assistant Producer at Greek advertisements
December 31, 2005 - September 30, 2025Assistant producer in various Greek advertisements.
Director/Creator
January 1, 2021 - PresentFilm projects including short 'Tourist' (2021) funded by Greek Film Centre.
Freelance Animator and Director at Various
January 1, 2014 - PresentAnimator and director for music videos, AR experiences, game assets, educational shorts, and promotional videos for clients including Shootmedia, Eyekandy, Roya (3D assets), Ocean-Partner, Secret Cinema (Ghostbusters, Stranger Things via Mesmer Studios), Planetly, NHS educational short on chronic pain, Politics.co.uk educational videos, on-site massage campaigns, and NHS-funded educational work.
Animator and Editor at Heatback
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Promotional video production (concept by Makis Spyropoulos).
Editor at Fotodiadromes (Benaki Museum)
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Edited live-action documentary short for Benaki Museum.
Assistant Director at Apostasi (short film)
December 31, 2007 - September 30, 2025Assistant director in short film directed by Sophia Exarchou.
Assistant Producer at Various Greek Advertisements
December 31, 2005 - September 30, 2025Assistant producer in various Greek advertisements.
Animator and Director (Freelance) at Various clients (Freelance)
January 1, 2014 - PresentProvide 2D/3D animation, motion design, concept development, direction and editing for music videos, promotional films, AR/VR assets, and educational shorts. Notable works include Orange Soda - Wishing Well, Corolla - Yoga Burgers, NHS educational short on chronic pain, and Secret Cinema projects.
Animator and Editor at Heatback
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Animated and edited promotional video for Heatback (concept by Makis Spyropoulos).
Editor at Fotodiadromes (Benaki Museum)
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Edited live-action documentary short for Fotodiadromes presented at the Benaki Museum.
Editor at Jan Lebenstein (Last Tapes online magazine)
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Edited short film for Last Tapes online magazine, focusing on narrative and pacing.
Cinematographer and Editor at Ansel Adams photography exhibition (Benaki Museum)
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Cinematography and editing for a live-action documentary tied to the Ansel Adams photography exhibition at the Benaki Museum.
Director and Cinematographer at Homage à Exupery; Golden Vineyards (Maria and the Photo Frame)
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Directed and shot live-action music videos for projects including Homage à Exupery and Golden Vineyards.
Assistant Director at Apostasi (short film)
December 31, 2006 - September 30, 2025Assistant director on the short film Apostasi directed by Sophia Exarchou.
Assistant Producer at Various Greek Advertisements
December 31, 2005 - September 30, 2025Assistant producer on multiple Greek advertisement campaigns.
Freelance Reflexologist
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Independent reflexology practitioner offering therapeutic sessions.
Animator and director
January 1, 2014 - PresentAnimator and director for music video 'Orange Soda- Wishing Well'.
Animator at Politics.co.uk
January 31, 2016 - September 30, 2025Animator of educational videos for Politics.co.uk (Oct 2015 to Jan 2016).
Director/Editor at Tourist
January 1, 2021 - PresentDirected and edited the short film 'Tourist' funded by the Greek Film Centre.
Freelance Animator and Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2014 - PresentFreelance animator and director working on music videos, AR assets, 3D design, game assets, educational shorts and promotional content for clients including Shootmedia.co.uk, Eyekandy, Roya, Ocean-Partner, Secret Cinema (Ghostbusters, Stranger Things), Planetly, NHS educational shorts, Politics.co.uk, Vidsy, and on-site massage brands.
Animator and Editor at Heatback
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Animator and editor of a promotional video for Heatback (concept by Makis Spyropoulos).
Cinematographer and Editor at Benaki Museum
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025Cinematographer and editor for the live-action documentary short 'Ansel Adams photography exhibition' commissioned by Benaki Museum.
Assistant Director at Apostasi
December 31, 2006 - September 30, 2025Assistant director in the short film 'Apostasi' (directed by Sophia Exarchou).
Assistant Producer at Various Greek Advertisements
December 31, 2005 - September 30, 2025Assistant producer in various Greek advertisements.
Animator at Politics.co.uk
January 31, 2016 - September 30, 2025Animator of educational videos for Politics.co.uk.
Education
BA (Hons) in Animation at University of Westminster, London, UK
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014Diploma on Electroacupuncture at Natural Health Science School, Athens, Greece
January 1, 2008 - September 30, 2025Diploma of Reflexology at Natural Health Science School, Athens, Greece
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2007Graduate at Cinema and Television School Stavrakos, Athens, Greece
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2004Apolyterion Diploma at 1st Lyceum of Geraka, Athens, Greece
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2000BA (Hons) in Animation at University of Westminster
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014Diploma on Electroacupuncture at Natural Health Science School
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Diploma of Reflexology at Natural Health Science School
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007Apolyterion Diploma (1st Lyceum of Geraka) at 1st Lyceum of Geraka, Athens
September 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000Graduate of Cinema and Television School Stavrakos at Stavrakos Cinema and Television School
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2004BA (Hons) in Animation at University of Westminster, London, UK
September 1, 2011 - June 30, 2014Diploma on Electroacupuncture at Natural Health Science School, Athens, Greece
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Diploma of Reflexology at Natural Health Science School, Athens, Greece
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007Graduate of Cinema and Television School Stavrakos at Stavrakos, Athens, Greece
September 1, 2001 - June 30, 2004BA (Hons) in Animation at University of Westminster, London, UK
September 1, 2011 - June 30, 2014Diploma on Electroacupuncture at Natural Health Science School
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Diploma of Reflexology at Natural Health Science School, Athens, Greece
September 1, 2005 - June 30, 2007Graduate of Cinema and Television School Stavrakos at Stavrakos, Athens, Greece
September 1, 2001 - June 30, 2004BA (Hons) in Animation at University of Westminster
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014Diploma on Electroacupuncture at Natural Health Science School, Athens, Greece
January 1, 2008 - September 30, 2025Diploma of Reflexology at Natural Health Science School, Athens, Greece
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2007Graduate of Cinema and Television School Stavrakos at Cinema and Television School Stavrakos, Athens, Greece
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2004Qualifications
Diploma of Reflexology
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2007Diploma on Electroacupuncture
January 1, 2008 - September 30, 2025Diploma of Reflexology
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007Diploma on Electroacupuncture
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008IELTS - Certificate in Advanced English
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Diploma in Electroacupuncture
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Diploma in Reflexology
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Diploma of Reflexology
September 1, 2005 - June 30, 2007Diploma on Electroacupuncture
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008BA (Hons) in Animation
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014Diploma on Electroacupuncture
January 1, 2008 - September 30, 2025Diploma of Reflexology
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2007Graduate of Cinema and Television School Stavrakos
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2004Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Government, Gaming, Other
My Showreel as an animator and animation director.
Award winning short film, about memories and loss, funded by the BFI and Film London.
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