Socrates Alafouzos
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2016 |
Director
Commercials & Industrials |
Kivotos tou Kosmou Socates Alafouzos / Imagina S.A |
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2016 |
Director
Commercials & Industrials |
Kivotos tou Kosmou (Arc of the World) Socates Alafouzos / Imagina S.A |
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2015 |
Director - Writer - Producer
Film |
Between Black and White Socates Alafouzos / Imagina S.A |
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2015 |
Director
Commercials & Industrials |
Mastiqua Water Socates Alafouzos / Imagina S.A |
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2014 |
Director
Commercials & Industrials |
Parnassos Ski Resort - A Development Phase Completion Socrates Alafouzos / Imagina S.A |
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2012 |
Director - Writer - Producer
Film |
Little King Socates Alafouzos / Imagina S.A |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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1988 | Acting, Film Directing | Beverly Hills Playhouse, Hatzikou Film school, Professional Drama School of Athens |
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About me
Socrates Alafouzos is an international award-winning Director, Writer and Actor.After studying theater, film, dance and photography in Athens, Greece he attained a Fulbright scholarship in the U.S., where he continued his post-graduate studies in acting and directing. While there, Socrates wrote and directed the one act play America and directed his first short film on video. He later returned to Greece and soon became a very well known actor. His career includes leading roles in Theater Productions of Shakespeare, Marlow, Anouilh, Shaffer, Camus, Euripides etc. and leading roles in TV series and Films.
In 2012, he made his professional debut as a screenwriter, film director and producer with his short film, Little King, and in 2015 he wrote, directed and produced his second film, Between Black and White. Both films received numerous awards and participated in many film festivals around the world. He has also directed documentaries, commercials, corporate and performing arts videos. His latest directorial project was the music video “Your Eyes are Mytilini,” shot on the Greek Island of Lesvos in September 2020.
He has technical knowledge in TV and Film production and his experience and expertise expands to filmmaking, lighting, sound and editing.
He is an art enthusiast and fine artist.
In 2016, he returned to the U.S. after receiving a honorary Visa granted to those who have attained extraordinary achievements in their field.
In late 2019, he founded the Theatron of the Americas, a non-profit theater organization whose purpose is to operate a repertory theatre group that expands the awareness of the ancient Greek drama through theatrical presentations and educational programs.
On March 24, 2021 Socrates organized and hosted an international event online for Theatron of the Americas to “Honor the Country in Which Theater was Born.” Actors and Distinguished Guests from U.S. and around the world read passages from Ancient Greek Drama and poetry. Honorary Guest included world-renowed Dr. Deepak Chopra, along with British actor Julian Sands (Room With A View), Emmy nominated Thaao Penghlis, Emmy winner Eleftheria Deko, acclaimed Romanian actor Maia Morgenstern (Passion of the Christ) and more.
He was the Good-Will Ambassador for the Elisa-Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children from 2014 to 2020.
Directors reel: https://vimeo.com/262925422/8cf919ecb8
IMDBPro: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0015806
Referees:
Available upon request
Additional information:
I first came to US as a Fulbright scholar and I returned to live here permanently after I was granted with a Visa offered to those who have attained extraordinary achievements in their career.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Writer |
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Job Titles | Screenwriter, Writer, Director, Producer, Studio Producer / Director, Videographer, Photographer |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | SAG-AFTRA |