I’m based in Athens and work as a freelance photographer and filmmaker, collaborating with several production houses to craft visual stories. I’m currently pursuing a personal documentary project about the influence of uploading sexual content on social media, using Martha as the main protagonist. I’m also studying Social Media Data Analytics on Coursera (Northwestern University) and constantly creating social media content for companies and influencers.

Dimitra Gkionte

I’m based in Athens and work as a freelance photographer and filmmaker, collaborating with several production houses to craft visual stories. I’m currently pursuing a personal documentary project about the influence of uploading sexual content on social media, using Martha as the main protagonist. I’m also studying Social Media Data Analytics on Coursera (Northwestern University) and constantly creating social media content for companies and influencers.

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I’m based in Athens and work as a freelance photographer and filmmaker, collaborating with several production houses to craft visual stories.

I’m currently pursuing a personal documentary project about the influence of uploading sexual content on social media, using Martha as the main protagonist. I’m also studying Social Media Data Analytics on Coursera (Northwestern University) and constantly creating social media content for companies and influencers.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director & Photographer at DOCTV
December 1, 2012 - November 1, 2014
Led creative direction, photography, and visuals for network content; collaborated with production teams.
Film Director & Editor at MAGIKON Ltd
September 1, 2015 - November 1, 2019
Directed and edited film projects for clients; oversaw creative concepts and post-production workflows.
Film Director - Production Assistant at RISETV – GREEK TV CHANNEL
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018
Directed film sequences and provided production support for TV projects.
Social Media Content Creator (Videographer – Photographer) at STAR CHANNEL – GREEK TV CHANNEL
December 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Created social media content for MasterChef; shot video and photography assets for campaigns.
Film Editor & Production Assistant at ERT 1 – NATIONAL (GREEK) TV CHANNEL
December 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Edited film content and provided production support for television projects.
Founder / Compass Films at Compass Films
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Established short-film production company; secured EU funding and supported SMEs under the ESPA programme.
Film Director & Editor at MAGIKON Ltd
December 1, 2012 - November 1, 2019
Directed film projects and edited footage for Magikon Ltd, Athens.
Masterchef Social Media Content Creator (Videographer – Photographer) at STAR CHANNEL – GREEK TV CHANNEL
December 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Created and produced social media content for MasterChef, including videography and photography.

Education

Bachelor of Graphic Design at Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Greece
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree, Graphic & Product Design at Escuela Superior de Arte del Principado de Asturias, Aviles, Spain
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Diploma, The Art of Filmmaking at SAE Institute of Technology, Athens
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Graphic Design at Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Greece
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
ERASMUS MUNTUS Joint Master Degree in Graphic & Product Design at Escuela Superior de Arte del Principado de Asturias, Aviles, Spain
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
The Art of Filmmaking Diploma at SAE Institute of Technology, Athens
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

ECDL Certification
September 20, 2008 - March 10, 2026
ECDL Certification
October 5, 2008 - March 10, 2026
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
May 1, 2013 - March 10, 2026
Final Cut Pro X - Film Editing Software
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
ECDL (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
September 20, 2008 - March 18, 2026
ECDL (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
October 5, 2008 - March 18, 2026
Final Cut Pro X - Film Editing Software
May 1, 2013 - March 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education