Draft:Christos Megarchiotis


Christos Megarchiotis
Born (1981-07-14) July 14, 1981 (age 43)
Athens, Greece
NationalityGreek
Occupation(s)Film director, producer, screenwriter
Years active2004–present
SpouseSri Widayati
Children1, (Adela Widya Valentina)
Parent(s)Georgios Megarchiotis (father)
Alexandra Beli (mother)
WebsiteKerketion

Christos Megarchiotis (born July 14, 1981, in Athens, Greece) is a filmmaker, producer, writer,multimedia artist and owner of Kerketion[1] , an audiovisual production business based in Greece. He is known for his diverse roles in film and television, including directing, producing, cinematography, editing and visual effects. His work spans across various genres, from narrative fiction to documentary.

Early Life and Education

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Christos Megarchiotis was born in Athens and attended the 6th Neo Iraklio Primary School. After completing primary school, his family relocated to Trikala, where he completed three years of high school and three years of lyceum. He then pursued studies in electrical and electronic engineering at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom.

Megarchiotis enrolled at Queen Margaret University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication and Media Arts (Major in Film and Television Directing) on 2009.

Career

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At the age of 16, he made his first movie. From 2004 he started working professionally as a director, producer, cinematographer, video editor, motion graphics designer on feature films, commercials, corporate videos and short films. He directed and produced The Light Before Dawn (2009)[2]

 
Christos Megarchiotis during the filming of The Light Before Dawn

, a short period film about World War II that was screened at Greek and European festivals. His next short film The Dark Side of the Mirror (2015)[3] , was screened at the Horrorant Film Festival in Athens on 2016.

In addition to his filmmaking, Megarchiotis composed the music for the short film "The Cup"[4] by Yiannis Bougioukas. Τhe film won an award at the International Drama Film Festival and was distributed by ODEON SA and opened in more than 50 movie theaters in Greece.

Among his most notable contributions is his involvement as a unit production manager in the three Emmy Awards winning docuseries "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones"[5] on Netflix, a series that explores the lifestyles of communities known for longevity co-produced by Dan Buettner.

Filmography

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Some of Christos Megarchiotis' notable film and television credits include:

Year Title Role Notes
2006 The Cup[6] Music Composer Short film awarded at the International Drama Film Festival
2009 The Light Before Dawn[7] Director, Producer Short film, screened at Greek and European festivals
2013 Deception Game Co-Director Martial Action short film, screened at London Greek Film Festival
2014 The Dark Side of the Mirror[8] Director, Producer Horror short film, screened at Horrorant Film Festival in Athens
2023 Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones[9] Production Manager Emmy Award-winning docuseries

He has also contributed on numerous independent short and feature films, commercials, and audiovisual productions for Mercedes-Benz Hellas, the Greek National Tourism Organization, Ministry of Culture (Greece), Pfizer and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (Greece).

Style and Impact

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Megarchiotis is known for his dynamic storytelling and technical skills. His ability to seamlessly integrate visual effects with live-action footage has been a defining feature of his work, allowing him to create compelling and immersive cinematic]experiences. His versatility across all stages of production enables him to bring a high level of creative control and consistency to his projects.

Personal Life

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Christos Megarchiotis married to Sri Widayati, a professional chef from Indonesia, on 2018. Their wedding was held at the Greek Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. The couple resides in Greece with their daughter, Adela Widya Valentina.

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References

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  1. ^ "KERKETION Official Website". kerketion.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Light Before Dawn". YouTube. 4 November 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "The Dark Side of the Mirror". YouTube. 5 August 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  4. ^ "The Cup". Vimeo. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones". Netflix. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "The Cup". Vimeo. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  7. ^ "The Light Before Dawn". YouTube. 4 November 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "The Dark Side of the Mirror". YouTube. 5 August 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones". Netflix. Retrieved October 17, 2024.