Hello, I'm Michalis Bouris, a cinematographer and visual storyteller based in Athens, with roots in Thessaloniki. Since 1989 I have worked across cinema, television, and theatre, starting as an assistant cameraman and gradually progressing to director of photography on numerous short and feature films, with extensive experience in lighting design and post-production. In 1994 I co-founded GouaStudio, a collective of artists focused on image production; I have led graphic design, motion graphics, and post-production for a wide range of projects. I also design lighting for theatre and public art installations and contribute editorial graphics and motion design for TV and online platforms. I am passionate about blending photography, lighting, and post-production to tell compelling stories.

ΜΙΧΑΗΛ ΜΠΟΥΡΗΣ

Hello, I'm Michalis Bouris, a cinematographer and visual storyteller based in Athens, with roots in Thessaloniki. Since 1989 I have worked across cinema, television, and theatre, starting as an assistant cameraman and gradually progressing to director of photography on numerous short and feature films, with extensive experience in lighting design and post-production. In 1994 I co-founded GouaStudio, a collective of artists focused on image production; I have led graphic design, motion graphics, and post-production for a wide range of projects. I also design lighting for theatre and public art installations and contribute editorial graphics and motion design for TV and online platforms. I am passionate about blending photography, lighting, and post-production to tell compelling stories.

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Hello, I’m Michalis Bouris, a cinematographer and visual storyteller based in Athens, with roots in Thessaloniki. Since 1989 I have worked across cinema, television, and theatre, starting as an assistant cameraman and gradually progressing to director of photography on numerous short and feature films, with extensive experience in lighting design and post-production.

In 1994 I co-founded GouaStudio, a collective of artists focused on image production; I have led graphic design, motion graphics, and post-production for a wide range of projects. I also design lighting for theatre and public art installations and contribute editorial graphics and motion design for TV and online platforms. I am passionate about blending photography, lighting, and post-production to tell compelling stories.

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Language

English
Advanced
Greek, Modern
Fluent

Work Experience

Cinematographer at Freelancer
September 1, 1990 - Present
I’ve been working in film and television since 1990 as a Director of Photography or camera operator.
Light Designer at Freelancer
September 2, 1997 - November 30, 2013
I have designed the lighting for more than 260 dance and theater performances
Editor/ Motion Graphic Designer at Freelancer
September 11, 2000 - Present
Editor/ Motion Graphic Designer at WCA Pro
February 8, 2021 - Present
Director of Photography / Cinematographer at Cinema & Television (Multiple productions)
January 1, 1989 - Present
Worked in the photography department, starting as assistant cameraman and cameraman, later advancing to director of photography on multiple short and feature-length projects.
Lighting Designer at Theatre & Dance / Public Art Projects
January 1, 1995 - Present
Designed lighting for theatre and dance productions (over 200 performances) and contributed to public art installations.
Graphic Designer / Motion Graphic Designer at GouaStudio
January 1, 1994 - Present
Co-founded GouaStudio; led graphic design, motion graphics, and post-production for various projects since 1994.
Technical Consultant at Michalis Kakogiannis Foundation
January 1, 2010 - Present
Technical consultant for the foundation.
Editor / Motion Graphic Designer at WCA Production / HYBRID
January 1, 2021 - Present
Editing and motion graphics for TV series and commercials.
Graphic Designer at Manifest Facility Services
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Managed social media and produced graphics and videos for the company and its president (2019–2020).
Editor / Motion Graphic Designer at BlueSky TV
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Editing and motion graphics for the TV station.
Editor / Motion Graphic Designer at DK Adv (Kontra TV)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Editing and motion graphics for the show 'Products of Greeks' (2017).

Education

Cinematography at Private Film School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991
Electronic Technician at Technical Vocational High School
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Cinematography at Private Film School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991
Electronics at Technical Vocational High School
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Cameraman / Photographer at Private Film School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991
Electronic at Technical Vocational High School
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

Best Cinematography Award, 9th Skena Up International Film & Theater Festival (Kosovo) for Oblivion
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Cinematic Achievement Award, 4th Thess International Short Film Festival for Oblivion
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Cinematic Achievement Award, 5th Thess International Short Film Festival for Leader
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Photography Award, Berlin Film Festival for Students of Film-Photography
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989

Industry Experience

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