Thanasis Neofotistos
Directing
Biography
Thanasis Neofotistos is a Film Director, Writer & Architect. Member of European Film Academy (EFA), Berlinale Talents alumnus & Head Programmer of Student Int'l Competition of DramaISFF. His short films have premiered in 75th Venice IFF, 75th Locarno IFF, 44th TIFF Toronto & won in 42nd Clermont-Ferrand, 47th TIFF Toronto, 36th Busan IFF, amongst others. His latest short film AIRHOSTES-737 (16'-2022) World Premiered at 75th Locarno Film Festival and won the Honourable Mention at 47th TIFF Toronto. His short film, PATISION AVENUE (13'-2018), premiered at 75th Venice Film Festival, won 3 awards at 41st Clermont-Ferrand 2019 (Jury, Canal+, EFA) and was a 2019 Festival-Hit with more than 100 film festival selections. ROUTE-3, world-premiered at 44th TIFF Toronto 2019 and then again in 42nd Clermont-Ferrand 2020. GREEK SCHOOL PRAYER (20'-2014) was his successful thesis (Best Greek short film of 2014, over 50 IFF), and SPARKLING CANDLES (9'-2019) is his LGBTQI+ super cute queer short film that premiered at the legendary 43rd Frameline IFF. He is now in the pre-production stage of his debut feature film, which he envisions as his personal coming-of-age Greek tragedy; THE BOY WITH THE LIGHT-BLUE EYES (aka PETER AND THE WOLF)!
Known For
A cursed blue-eyed boy seeks love in a remote mountain ruled by superstition.
The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes
In a sweaty, overcrowded tram in Sarajevo, a shy teenager is beset by every imaginable impediment as he tries to capture the attention of his object of desire. Yet the overheated hero of this wild farce will not be easily defeated.
Route-3
Yanni’s mum is on her way to audition for a role as Shakespeare’s Viola, when she discovers that her young son has been left home alone. Through a series of phone calls, she fights to balance the most important roles of her life, whilst walking in the most controversial area of central Athens, Patision Avenue
Patision Avenue
Two high school students, constantly seeking their identity through violence, will inevitably test each other's boundaries.
Greek School Prayer
A woman is walking carefree in the fields, collecting flowers and windmills, completely clueless about what is going to happen to her when the sun and the wind fight over who is stronger. They will both attempt to undress her. Each one uses his strongest assets. The first one uses his force, the second one his warmth. Who will be the winner?
The Sun and the Wind
A trip to Pogoniskos, a Greek village in the northern borders of Epirus. Stories about war, but also about fairies. Without a purpose and without an end. Our grandfather was the narrator, while our grandmother took care of us. Their return to their roots made our own journey unique.
Pogoniskos
Vanina, a 39-year old flight attendant, works on a domestic route onboard a Boeing 737. She complains about her recently attached braces, in a late attempt for a perfect smile. What she really must do is confront her, since forever, absent mother, whose body lies in the cargo hold of the plane.
AirHostess-737
A man hurries home to ready himself and his apartment for a “special occasion,” while listening to Céline Dion and trying to dodge calls from his mother.
Sparkling Candles
A woman dealing with a devastating loss. She struggles to choose what is best, living with her painful memories or trying to sink into oblivion? What remains to be answered ; is her art going to offer her the redemption she anticipates?
Engraved Rose
"The mathematical equation of despair, inspired by the bagatelle No25 of Beethoven..!"