Film
Saving Joy (2022)
Directed by: Athena Xenidou & Sophia Tsaggaridou
Written by: Sophia Tsangaridou
Art and Styling: Gina Tsialis
Hair: Anna Aresti
Lighting, VFX and Sound effects by: Papachristodoulou
Camera: Efthymios Christodoulou
Editing and Sound Mixing: Marianna Gioka
Animation Film: ‘In the Womb’ By Domniki Papadopoulou
Music: ‘Saving the World’ By Monica
Lyrics by: Stavros Xenides
Produced by: Athena Xenidou & Sophia Tsangaridou
Insidious Invisible (2020)
Produced by: Sophia Tsaggaridou & Athena Xenidou
Written by: Thanasis Drakopoulos
Art and Styling: Sossee Eskidjian & Annie Vasilliou
Make Up: Elena Charalambous
Hair: Anna Aresti
Lighting: Ky Papachristodoulou
Sound Editing and Mixing: Ky Papachristodoulou
Camera: Efthymios Christodoulou
Editing: Maria Demetriou
Coloring: Ky Papachristodoulou
Subtites: Rita Constantinou
Directed by: Sophia Tsangaridou & Athena Xenidou
PREVAIL (2020)
Production company: TBD Media UK and Dodos productions
Producer: Sacha Kovasevic
Director: Sacha Kovasevic
Set designer: Gina Tsialis
Costume Designer; Anastasia Sarris
Production Manager; Maria Alvarez
First Assistant Director: Sophia Tsangaridou
AQ PREQUEL TO A WAR MOVIE shot in Cyprus, with a screenplay about the American war in Iraq
Socrates & Soc
Feature film 3d animation currently in development
Screenwriters: Maria Xenidou, Barry Cook and Athena Xenidou
Genre: Children, Family Entertainment
Imagine Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, at the age of ten, time traveling into the urban jungle of modern Athens.
Two identical boys of the same age, with the same name, coming from the same city but from different centuries (460BC and present day), trade places with the use of a magical ancient piece of marble.
One of the boys happens to be the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates.
A look into the past and the present through the eyes of two 10-year old boys.
Experiences of ancient lifestyle. Breath-taking, humorous and adventurous situations.
Unwitnessed Memories (2000)
Awards:
Best Documentary WOLRDFEST Houston International Film Festival
Best Documentary at Cyprus Film Days International Festival
Directed by Hassan Amini
Written by Athena Xenidou and Anastasia Papadopoulou
producer: Yuri Elvin
(60 minutes, 35mm, color)
Genre: Documentary
Danale Productions, SIGMA TV, LUMIERE TV, Cyprus
Cyprus, year 2000.
A postwar generation. Like other postwar generations in Germany, Northern Ireland, South Africa and the Middle East. Stigmatized by their country’s long unresolved political situations…A dividing line entrenched in their country by military force, dividing it in two since they were born. The memories that lie beyond the line. These are their unwitnessed memories.
Tripwire (1999)
27 min, Color, Film, 16mm, 1998, USA
Associate Producer: Athena Xenidou
Genre: War Drama
American Film Institute Conservatory
It’s the last day of World War II. Two American snipers learn that the war is finally over. But is it?
Shortly after they get the news, the Americans spot a German soldier in the forest. The German has stepped on a pressure mine: one false move and he blows himself to bits.
The Made Guy (1997)
Award: Best Cinematography at Reel Loud Film and Arts Festival, Santa Barbara, USA
12 min, Film, Color, 16mm, 1997, USA
Written by Athena Xenidou and John Hixson
Produced by: Athena Xenidou, John Hixson, Shane Rabineau
Directed by: Athena Xenidou
University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
This short film is an hommage to our favorite gangster films. The Made Guy is a phrase commonly used for the head of the mafia. The film follows the Made guy and his entourage on night out, as he visits his sister who sings at a club down town. However, things get complicated when he realizes that his sister is mistreated by her boyfriend who is also her manager. When he sees him raising a hand on her, the Made Guy swears revenge on the man who betrayed his trust.
Dead End (1996)
Award: University of California Grant for Best Project in Humanities and Fine Arts
42 minutes, 16mm, Color, USA
Assistant Producer: Athena Xenidou
Produced by Chris Screenplay by Chris Rafferty
Directed by Hector Claramunt
Genre: Social Drama
University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
Five friends decide to go on a cross-country road trip during their spring break. They hire two cars and leave their university campus, filled with joy and excitement. However, things turn sour when a car crash caused by one of the drivers, ends in the death of his friend. Through this experience, their friendship is ultimately put to the test.