Spyros Vrettos
Directing
Biography
Spyros Vrettos, a seasoned filmmaker, has crafted a diverse body of work. With a background in architecture and extensive teaching experience in screenwriting, he brings a unique perspective to storytelling, evident in his captivating narratives and visually compelling films. Spyros has adopted the “Cut Two Zeros” rule, an ingenious way of approaching filmmaking with ultra-low budgets. Proving that anything is possible, he has successfully developed ways to use creativity and innovation in all his productions, with budgets two-zeros less than the usual estimation. The number of awards and recognition Spyros has received confirms that this somewhat unorthodox theory is a successful approach to filmmaking, providing an opportunity for future writers, producers and directors to expand their capabilities and fulfil their dreams.
Known For
A prisoner sentenced to 622 years in prison is imprisoned in a Greek prison in which the laws of the Junta are still in force. Isovitis (Lifer) and all prisoners are supported by a mouse living in prison, Montechristo, behaving very arrogantly.
The lifer
Sissy tries to cope despite lots of problems. Her brother Harry asks her for financial support to produce his feature film about the first Greek rocket in space. Harry describes the plot of his film to Sissy so vividly that we also see his film on screen. Sissy's and Harry's stories meet at a certain point and they both help one another to find freedom.
Free All Around
An elderly couple, reminiscing about their long-lost youth, comes across an advertisement for a new technological invention that promises to reverse the aging process. Intrigued, they pay a visit to the scientist who invented it, but things don’t go as expected.
Winter Cowboy
Only 11 year-old children play in this movie. Yet, the film is addressed to adults because of the change that is applied on a standard stereotype: instead of showing the relationship of an adult-teacher and a child-student, the movie focuses on how their roles can often be reversed and how a child can be a great teacher to an adult. This is what happens when children remind us the long forgotten values of childhood.
The Wonderful -4
The story of two teenagers during a school year. In this movie the goal is to show, not the extroverted and revolutionary side of puberty but the introverted and idealistic one.
Zoe's Attitude
Graduate short film.
Daedalus, Icarus and Me
Sergio is an old engineer in merchant marine ships. He takes care of Athanasios, an older captain with whom he used to travel for many years. As Athanasios slowly dies, he helps Sergio to forgive himself for the flaws of his life.
Whiter Than Snow
Experimental short film visualising the musical piece titled "An Ending (Ascent)" composed by Brian Eno. The film was nominated for the national award in the experimental category at the 11th Annual Student Film Awards (1984) organised by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences USA.