Christonikos Tsalikis
Directing
Biography
Christonikos Tsalikis is a co-founder of Reel Life Cinematography, one of Long Island's premiere video production companies. Chris' 20-plus years of experience in production and post-production has established him as a master of storytelling through his expertise in directing, cinematography and editing. His experience encompasses producing films and videos for commercial and event clients. With an extensive knowledge of cameras and editing software platforms, Chris's work reflects exceptional skill in elevating the production value of the projects with which he has been involved, as well as his ability to successfully blend traditional and current techniques and trends. He is a gifted and natural born teacher of his craft, and has mentored a number of emerging filmmakers, including Max Hechtman, his co-director on "Abigail."
Known For
This game show sees contestants solve word puzzles, similar to those used in Hangman, to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant carnival wheel.
Wheel of Fortune
Kefi: In Greek, meaning the spirit of joy, passion, enthusiasm, high spirits, or frenzy. This cooking series demonstrate how to cook foods from around the world with "Kefi". Featuring host, Chef George Kyrtatas.
Cooking with Kefi
A young man, looking to start his life over moves into a new neighborhood. In his new home, he discovers a picture of a beautiful girl with a phone number along side of it. As time passes by, his curiosity and affection of the girl grows and compels him to text the number. He eventually gets pulled into an unconventional relationship with the girl over text messages, but they never actually meet.
I Am Here
An up-to-date look at Youth Suicide with an examination of the warning signs, statistics and causes, along with possible ways teachers and parents can use to help their child overcome this important social issue. Also includes a look at the media and its handling of the social issue through the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" and the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, "Dear Evan Hansen."
Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
An original semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama very loosely inspired by Max Hechtman's adolescence and college experience as a young filmmaker.
The Lens Within Me
A lonely and elderly widower struggles to come to terms with the loss of his wife and the circumstances surrounding her death. When he visits her grave, he encounters a little girl who shows him the path to healing and fills him with hope.
Abigail
While rocking out at weddings and waiting for his band blow up, Tony strikes up an intense romance with Terri, a beautiful dancer. But when Terri’s gangster husband learns of their affair, the beleaguered lovers must run for their lives.