I am a multidisciplinary visual storyteller and content creator with a background in Sociology and Visual Ethnography. I merge documentary and creative cinema with social engagement and narrative-driven storytelling. I am experienced across all stages of production, from research and scripting to filming, editing, and multi-platform content distribution. I am skilled in producing broadcast-quality videos, social media campaigns, and engaging content for digital audiences.\n\nI specialize in socially engaged projects and community collaboration, with a focus on ethical storytelling and audience engagement across festivals and online platforms.

Thomais Oikonomou Vamvaka

I am a multidisciplinary visual storyteller and content creator with a background in Sociology and Visual Ethnography. I merge documentary and creative cinema with social engagement and narrative-driven storytelling. I am experienced across all stages of production, from research and scripting to filming, editing, and multi-platform content distribution. I am skilled in producing broadcast-quality videos, social media campaigns, and engaging content for digital audiences.\n\nI specialize in socially engaged projects and community collaboration, with a focus on ethical storytelling and audience engagement across festivals and online platforms.

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I am a multidisciplinary visual storyteller and content creator with a background in Sociology and Visual Ethnography. I merge documentary and creative cinema with social engagement and narrative-driven storytelling. I am experienced across all stages of production, from research and scripting to filming, editing, and multi-platform content distribution. I am skilled in producing broadcast-quality videos, social media campaigns, and engaging content for digital audiences.\n\nI specialize in socially engaged projects and community collaboration, with a focus on ethical storytelling and audience engagement across festivals and online platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Filmmaker & Co-Director at OTOXO Productions
August 1, 2024 - Present
Co-directed and filmed a socially focused feature documentary. Developed and edited short documentary from concept to export. Managed story development, interviews, shoot organization, and lighting. Oversaw budgeting, scheduling, logistics, and deadlines. Created multi-platform content: reels, teasers, promotional videos. Edited in Final Cut Pro & Adobe Premiere; collaborated on narrative, aesthetics, and ethics. Conducted on-site research, location scouting, and community engagement. Delivered broadcast-quality content for festivals, social media, and online platforms.
Field Researcher & Audio Producer at Istorima
July 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Collected oral histories and documented personal and community narratives in Greece and the Netherlands. Conducted interviews and fieldwork across diverse environments. Produced and edited audio stories featured on ERTFLIX. Maintained organized digital archives and collaborated with editorial teams to ensure narrative clarity, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.
Production Assistant at Greek Art Theatre “Karolos Koun”
September 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Handled budgeting, scheduling, logistics, PR and marketing. Designed questionnaires and conducted interviews with teenagers (KETHEA: internet addiction). Researched socio-cultural impacts of internet/gaming addiction. Assisted with set design, technical prep, stage management, and audiovisual documentation. Contributed to promotional content and social media campaigns.
Volunteer at Docfest – 13th Greek Documentary Festival
November 1, 2019 - September 13, 2025
Organization and social media management for festival promotion; participation in a Masterclass on image and cinematography.
Filmmaker & Co-Director at OTOXO Productions
August 1, 2024 - Present
Co-directed and filmed a socially focused feature documentary; developed and edited short documentary from concept to export; managed story development, interviews, shoot organization, and lighting; oversaw budgeting, scheduling, logistics, and deadlines; created multi-platform content including reels and promotional videos; edited in Final Cut Pro & Adobe Premiere; conducted on-site research, location scouting, and community engagement; delivered broadcast-quality content for festivals, social media, and online platforms.
Field Researcher & Audio Producer at Istorima
July 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Collected oral histories and documented personal/community narratives in Greece and the Netherlands; conducted interviews, observations, and fieldwork across diverse environments; produced and edited audio stories featured on ERTFLIX; maintained organized digital archives with recordings, transcripts, photos, and videos; collaborated with editorial teams to ensure narrative clarity, ethics, and cultural sensitivity; gained skills in podcast production, audio editing, metadata management, and public storytelling.
Production Assistant at Greek Art Theatre “Karolos Koun”
September 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Handled budgeting, scheduling, logistics, PR, and marketing; designed questionnaires and conducted interviews with teenagers (KETHEA: internet addiction); researched socio-cultural impacts of internet/gaming addiction; assisted with set design, technical prep, stage management, and audiovisual documentation; contributed to promotional content and social media campaigns.
Filmmaker & Co-Director at OTOXO Productions
August 1, 2024 - Present
Co-directed and filmed a socially focused feature documentary. Developed and edited short documentary from concept to export. Managed story development, interviews, shoot organization, and lighting. Oversaw budgeting, scheduling, logistics, and deadlines. Created multi-platform content: reels, teasers, promotional videos. Edited in Final Cut Pro & Adobe Premiere; collaborated on narrative, aesthetics, and ethics. Conducted on-site research, scouting locations, and engaging communities. Delivered broadcast-quality content for festivals, social media, and online platforms.
Production Assistant at Greek Art Theatre “Karolos Koun”
August 1, 2024 - Present
Handled budgeting, scheduling, logistics, PR and marketing. Assisted with set design, technical prep, stage management, and audiovisual documentation. Designed questionnaires and conducted interviews with teenagers (KETHEA: internet addiction). Researched socio-cultural impacts of internet/gaming addiction.

Education

Pre-master's in Visual Ethnography at University of Leiden
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
BA Sociology at University of Crete, School of Social Sciences
September 1, 2015 - February 1, 2021
Erasmus+ Student Program at University of Lisbon, Institute of Social and Political Sciences
February 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Pre-master's in Visual Ethnography (Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology) at University of Leiden
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
BA Sociology at University of Crete, School of Social Sciences
September 1, 2015 - February 1, 2021
Erasmus+ Student Program at University of Lisbon, Institute of Social and Political Sciences
February 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Pre-master's in Visual Ethnography at Leiden University, Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025
BA Sociology at University of Crete, School of Social Sciences
September 1, 2015 - February 1, 2021
Erasmus+ Student Program at University of Lisbon, Institute of Social and Political Sciences
February 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
BA Sociology at University of Crete, School of Social Sciences
September 1, 2015 - February 1, 2021
Erasmus+ Student Program Activities at University of Lisbon, Institute of Social and Political Sciences
September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
Pre-master's in Visual Ethnography at Leiden University
April 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
INto Industry Programme, Film studies at OTOXO Productions
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Qualifications

Erasmus+ Student Program
September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
Pre-master's in Visual Ethnography
April 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other