
Orestis Dikaios
Orestis Dikaios is a versatile film director and drama educator, holding a Ph.D. from the University of East Anglia, where he completed a practice-based dissertation on the Perception of Time in Cinema. His work has been showcased at exhibitions and film festivals across the UK, Portugal, Greece, Serbia, and the US, earning accolades for both his creative and scholarly contributions from film festivals and academic institutions alike.
In addition to his directing career, Orestis has worked as an actor, screenwriter, and workshop leader. He conducts advanced workshops focusing on film directing and film acting, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience with aspiring filmmakers and actors.
Archontissa Kokotsaki
Archontissa Kokotsaki is a distinguished casting director and film producer with 12 years of experience in the television and cinema industries. She has worked with some of Greece's most prominent production companies, including Falliro House, Blond Production, Modiano, Foss, Top Cut, Filmiki, Magikon, Stefi, and Boo Production. Her cinematic collaborations extend to renowned filmmakers such as P. Voulgaris, G. Smaragdi, K. Charalambous, M. Fitoussi, and Ph. Lacote.
Academically, Archontissa studied IT and media and holds a master's degree titled "Quality Journalism and New Technologies," achieved through a collaboration involving the Botsi Foundation, Athens Polytechnic, and KREMS University in Austria. Her background in both technology and media enriches her contributions to the film industry.
Aris Lanaridis
Aris Lanaridis is a freelance film and media composer based in London. With a background in performance and composition for film and TV, he brings a high level of passion and professionalism to his work, creating sonic environments that enhance visual media. His diverse portfolio includes short films, documentaries, promo videos, videogames, theatre, digital theatre, dance theatre, slideshows, audiobooks, and music productions.
Aris holds a Ph.D. from Leeds Beckett University, where his research focused on the emotional communication between composers and audiences. He is also a part-time senior lecturer in film composition at Leeds Beckett University. Aris believes that music serves as a storyteller, using his compositions to complement and elevate the narratives presented in visual media.
Olga Panagopoulou
Olga Panagopoulou is an accomplished Film Producer with an extensive career spanning over 25 years. Her notable collaborations include work with all the Regional Municipal Theatres across the country, with a particular affection for the Regional Municipal Theatre of Crete. Olga's academic background is in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Informatics, complemented by her participation in seminars focused on cinematography and voice training.
Her passion for theater and cinema is evident through her long-standing contributions to the field and her renowned organizational skills. Currently, Olga advances her technological expertise and artistic enthusiasm in her role as a Network Technology Product Manager at OTE, a position she has held for the past six years. Her philosophy centers around love being the ultimate driving force in life, which she manifests in her dedication to art, her profession, and the people around her.