Konstantinos (Kostas) Xanthopoulos is an indie filmmaker and visual artist from Thessaloniki. After moving to Canterbury, he studied Multimedia Technology and Design at the University of Kent, where he honed his skills in projection mapping and mixed media, combining traditional art with modern technology. He has exhibited his work at Studio 3 Gallery and is currently completing his Master’s in Film with Practice. His short film Where the Paper Boats Go explores themes of loss, mental health, and resilience through a queer lens, celebrating the strength in vulnerability.