DIMITRIS GERARDIS
Born in Athens in 1968.
From 1986 to 1989 he studied Film Direction at Stavrakos Film School of Athens.
Between 1991 and 1994 he has worked as Assistant Sound engineer, Production Assistant and Assistant Director on various telefilms and Greek TV series. Since 1995 he has been directing and editing for National TV Networks (Skai, Alpha, Alter, Mega, Ert).
From 2005 to 2012, he has been director of ''War Zone'' Documentary series, broadcasted by Mega Channel.
Apple Certified Trainer (Final Cut Pro 7, Final Cut Pro X).
SAE Athens Institute, BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Film Production Lecturer.
Two collections of his photographs, entitled 'Churches in Constantinople- Istanbul'(1999) and 'Constantinople' (2005) have been published.
Filmography
Documentaries (selection)
“Kanun” 2009, Mega Channel, 44min, 22nd FIPA
“Two Names For One Dictatorship” 2008, Mega Channel, 62min, ''10th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival''
“Oogruk means oil” 2007, Mega Channel, 63min, ''13th Athens International Film Festival''
“Red World” 2007, Mega Channel, 72min, ''9th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival''
Short Films
“Hush” 2012, Dimitris Gerardis, 15min, 35th Drama Short Film Festival, ''18th Athens International Film Festival’’, 3rd Athens International Digital Film Festival (Cinematography Award)
“Running Away” 2006, s16mm, 18min, (State Award), 29th Drama Short Film Festival, 21st Braunschweig International Film Festival, 19th Istanbul International Short Film Festival