Natasha Smyrnaiou's work explores time, memory and internal conflict. Using screenwriting, cinematography and sound, she creates worlds where the familiar becomes uncertain, revealing the subconscious and the depths of the human psyche.
Natasha Smyrnaiou is a Greek filmmaker, director, screenwriter and actress. She studied Acting at the Dramatic Art School of Grigoris Konstanti Masalas, Peiraikos Syndesmos Drama School, completed Professional Training in Screenwriting and studied Photography & Audiovisual Arts at the University of West Attica. She has experienced children’s theatre, Ancient Greek Drama and has created several short films, including Toy, Cycle of Emotions, Horror Night and Knight’s Memory, which have screened at international film festivals.
Filmography
Editor (4 Credits)
Knight's Memory2025
Experimental, Short
Horror Night 2023
Experimental, Short
Cycle Of Emotions2022
Experimental, Short
Toy2022
Short
Producer (4 Credits)
Knight's Memory2025
Experimental, Short
Horror Night 2023
Experimental, Short
Cycle Of Emotions2022
Experimental, Short
Toy2022
Short
Writer (4 Credits)
Knight's Memory2025
Experimental, Short
Horror Night 2023
Experimental, Short
Cycle Of Emotions2022
Experimental, Short
Toy2022
Short
Director (4 Credits)
Knight's Memory2025
Experimental, Short
Horror Night 2023
Experimental, Short
Cycle Of Emotions2022
Experimental, Short
Toy2022
Short
Acting (1 Credit)
Horror Night 2023
Experimental, Short
88 Awards & Selections
Official Selection Toy
Cinekinima Greek Independent Film Festival Athens
2026
Official Selection Toy
7th Siding Festival of Film Creston
2025
Winner - Best Short Film Toy
European Film & Screenplay Festival
2025
Official Selection Toy
European Film & Screenplay Festival
2025
Winner Best Story Toy
Toronto Fantasy / Sci - Fi Film & Screenplay Festival 2025 Toronto
2025
Best Experimental Film Horror Night
Toronto Feedback Female Film Festival Toronto
2025
Official Selection Horror Night
10th Edessa Short Film Festival Edessa
2025
Official Selection Horror Night
Midnight Monster Club Short Film Festival Texas
2025
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
Pure Identities Festival 2: HERizons Thessaloniki
2025
Official Selection Knight's Memory
International Forum of Performance Art Drama
2025
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
Feedback Female Film Festival Toronto
2025
Winner - Best Visual Design Cycle Of Emotions
Feedback Female Film Festival Toronto
2025
Best Micro-Short Film - Audience Award Knight's Memory
Black and white film festival On line
2025
Official Selection Toy
Edessa Short Film Festival 2024 Edessa
2024
Honorable Mention Toy
Golden FEMI Film Festival Sofia
2024
Official Selection Toy
FerFILM Festival 12th Edition Ferizaj
2024
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
Black & White Film Festival Toronto
2024
WINNER - Best Fantasy Film Toy
Family Film & Screenplay Festival 2024 Ontario
2024
Official Selection Toy
CMS, INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL (ICFF) Lucknow
2024
Nominee Toy
World Indie Film Awards On Line
2024
Official Selection Toy
FAMILY Film & Screenplay Festival Ontario
2024
WINNER Best Message Film Award Cycle Of Emotions
Black & White Film Festival Toronto
2024
Honorable Mention Cycle Of Emotions
Golden FEMI Film Festival Sofia
2024
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
Edessa Short Film Festival Edessa
2024
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
International Forum of Performance Art Drama
2024
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
International Cinema Prize Film Festival
2024
Official Selection Toy
International Cinema Prize Film Festival
2024
Official Selection Horror Night
International Cinema Prize Film Festival
2024
Official Selection Toy
Festival del Cinema di Cefalù Cefalù, Palermo
2023
Official Selection Toy
Student World Impact Film Festival (SWIFF) Waldwick, New Jersey
2023
Official Selection Toy
Balkan Film Food Festival Tirana
2023
Official Selection Toy
1st Salamina Short Film Festival Salamina
2023
Official Selection Toy
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Hosted by @LiftOffGlobalNetwork First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Hosted by @LiftOffGlobalNetwork
2023
Official Selection Toy
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - hosted by Lift-Off Global Network
2023
Official Selection Toy
Lift-Off Sessions 2023 @Pinewod Studios
2023
Official Selection Toy
Photopolis Agrinio Photo Festival Agrinio
2023
Honorable Mention Toy
International Female Directors Festival Beirut
2023
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
Lift-Off Sessions 2023 @Pinewod Studios
2023
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - hosted by Lift-Off Global Network
2023
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Hosted by @LiftOffGlobalNetwork First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Hosted by @LiftOffGlobalNetwork
2023
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
1st Salamina Short Film Festival Salamina
2023
Honorable Mention Cycle Of Emotions
Student World Impact Film Festival (SWIFF) Waldwick, New Jersey
2023
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
Festival del Cinema di Cefalù Cefalù, Palermo
2023
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
Student World Impact Film Festival (SWIFF) New Jersey
2023
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
ONED Art / Experimental Film Festival Beijing
2023
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
KISFFO Karditsa International Short Film Festival Opseis Athens
2023
Quarter-Finalist Cycle Of Emotions
KISFFO Karditsa International Short Film Festival Opseis Athens
2023
Nominee Cycle Of Emotions
Festival del Cinema di Cefalù Cefalù, Palermo
2023
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
Annaba Mediterranean Film Festival (AMFF) Annaba
2023
Quarter - Finalist Cycle Of Emotions
7th AFSAD Short Film Festival Ankara
2023
Honorable Mention Cycle Of Emotions
Varsity Film Expo Bulawayo
2023
Finalist Toy
ROS Film Festival Elche
2023
Semi-Finalist Toy
ROS Film Festival Elche
2023
WINNER - BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY AWARD Toy
Sandpoint Film Festival Sandpoint, Idaho
2023
Official Selection Toy
ROS Film Festival Elche
2023
Official Selection Toy
AIU Film Festival Jahra
2023
Nominee Toy
Festival del Cinema di Cefalù Cefalù, Palermo
2023
WINNER - Cinematic Achievement Award Toy
KISFFO Karditsa International Short Film Festival Opseis Karditsa
2023
Official Selection Toy
KISFFO Karditsa International Short Film Festival Opseis Karditsa
2023
Official Selection Toy
Handmade & Recycle Theater Festival Athens
2023
Finalist Toy
KISFFO Karditsa International Short Film Festival Opseis Karditsa
2023
Official Selection Toy
Sandpoint Film Festival Sandpoint, Idaho
2023
Finalist Toy
Photopolis Agrinio Photo Festival Agrinio
2023
Official Selection Toy
Chania Film Festival Chania
2023
Official Selection Toy
Andritsaina Short Film Festival Andritsaina
2023
Finalist Award Best Short Film Toy
Student World Impact Film Festival (SWIFF) Waldwick, New Jersey
2023
Nominee Best Short Film Toy
Student World Impact Film Festival (SWIFF) Waldwick, New Jersey
2023
Official Selection Toy
Patras Steps Film Festival Patra
2023
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
Handmade and Recycle Theater Festival Athens
2022
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
Athens International Digital Film Festival Athens
2022
Official Selection Toy
Athens International Digital Film Festival Athens
2022
Official Selection Cycle Of Emotions
Kuala Lumpur International Film Academy Awards Kuala Lumpur
I'm curious. Period. I find everything interesting. Real life. Fake life. Objects. Flowers. Cats. But mostly people. If you keep your eyes open and your mind open, everything can be interesting.
Agnes Varda
Breaking rules isn’t interesting. It’s making up new ones that keeps things exciting.
Christopher Nolan
Natasha Smyrnaiou's work explores time, memory and internal conflict. Using screenwriting, cinematography and sound, she creates worlds where the familiar becomes uncertain, revealing the subconscious and the depths of the human psyche.