Stavros Kazantzidis
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Stavros Kazantzidis is an Australian writer, director and producer.
. He was also the winner of 'Young Filmmaker of the Year' at the Edinburgh International Film Festival
in the same year. He wrote, directed and produced Love & Other Catastrophes, the international hit, which was nominated for 'Best Film' in 1996 in the Australian Film Institute Award. In 2000, Kazantzidis's film Russian Doll went on to be the winner of 'Best Original Screenplay' in the Australian Film Institute Awards.
In the Cut
(2003)
Russian Doll (2000)
Strange Planet (1999)
True Love & Chaos (1997)
Love & Other Catastrophes
(1996)
Road to Alice (1990)
in 1988, during which he was the President of the student union. He followed that with a certification in Production Design in 1989, before going on to acquire a Bachelor in Film and Television, both from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School AFTRS.
, which aims to "foster a greater appreciation for Australian films amongst Australian audiences, strengthen bonds within the Australian film and television communities, and present a cultural experience in a distinctly Australian rural setting". He has been the managing director of the annual Dungog Film Festival
since 2007.
Achievements
Kazantzidis's film career was kick-started in 1992, when Road to Alice, a short film he both wrote and directed, won 'Best Short Film' at the Australian Film Institute AwardsAustralian Film Institute Awards
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, known as the AACTA Award , is an accolade presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts . The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry and television industry, including directors,...
. He was also the winner of 'Young Filmmaker of the Year' at the Edinburgh International Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival
The Edinburgh International Film Festival is an annual fortnight of cinema screenings and related events taking place each June. Established in 1947, it is the world's oldest continually running film festival...
in the same year. He wrote, directed and produced Love & Other Catastrophes, the international hit, which was nominated for 'Best Film' in 1996 in the Australian Film Institute Award. In 2000, Kazantzidis's film Russian Doll went on to be the winner of 'Best Original Screenplay' in the Australian Film Institute Awards.
Filmography
Horseplay (2003)In the Cut
In the Cut
In the Cut is a 2003 American erotic thriller and mystery film, written and directed by Jane Campion and starring Meg Ryan, Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Campion's screenplay is an adaption of the novel of the same name by Susanna Moore...
(2003)
Russian Doll (2000)
Strange Planet (1999)
True Love & Chaos (1997)
Love & Other Catastrophes
Love and Other Catastrophes
Love and Other Catastrophes is a quirky 1996 Australian romantic comedy film featuring Frances O'Connor, Radha Mitchell, Alice Garner, Matthew Dyktynski, Matt Day and Kym Gyngell...
(1996)
Road to Alice (1990)
Education
Kazantzidis acquired his Bachelor in Visual Arts from the University of SydneyUniversity of Sydney
The University of Sydney is a public university located in Sydney, New South Wales. The main campus spreads across the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney CBD. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania...
in 1988, during which he was the President of the student union. He followed that with a certification in Production Design in 1989, before going on to acquire a Bachelor in Film and Television, both from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School AFTRS.
Work Experience
Stavros Kazanzidis, together with Allanah Zitserman, was key to the inception of the Dungog Film FestivalDungog Film Festival
The Dungog Film Festival is an annual event held in the Hunter Region town of Dungog. Dungog Film Festival is a not for profit arts organisation that is dedicated to celebrating and promoting Australian screen industry. The festival is committed to education and nurturing the health of the...
, which aims to "foster a greater appreciation for Australian films amongst Australian audiences, strengthen bonds within the Australian film and television communities, and present a cultural experience in a distinctly Australian rural setting". He has been the managing director of the annual Dungog Film Festival
Dungog Film Festival
The Dungog Film Festival is an annual event held in the Hunter Region town of Dungog. Dungog Film Festival is a not for profit arts organisation that is dedicated to celebrating and promoting Australian screen industry. The festival is committed to education and nurturing the health of the...
since 2007.