Constantine Giannaris is a renowned Greek film director, whose creative journey began with a strong educational foundation in Finance, History, and Philosophy at the Universities of Kiel and Birmingham.
His cinematic career took off in England, where he produced a series of independent short films on a shoestring budget. This initial success paved the way for his entry into the Greek film industry.
Giannaris's first Greek film, "Mia Thesi Ston Helio" (1995),made a significant impact, winning the prestigious Best Greek Film Award at the Short Film Festival of Drama in Greece.
In the same year, he released "3 Steps To Heaven", a film that garnered widespread attention. Two years later, in 1998, his film "From the Edge of Town" received the second Best Film Award from the Greek Ministry of Culture.
The year 2001 saw the release of "Dekapedavgustos" (On the 15th of August),followed by "Omiros" (Homer) in 2004. His films have been showcased at numerous international film festivals and have sparked lively discussions in various forums.
Interestingly, Giannaris's first feature-length film, "3 Steps To Heaven", was financed and set in London. Today, he resides and continues to work in Athens, Greece, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of Greek cinema.
