Director of Photography
Yiannis believes in creating captivating images that service the narrative and communicate the message visually. He likes working with directors to build a unique visual world for each story. Having started in project management before finding his passion for cinematography, Yiannis often collaborates closely with producers to facilitate schedules and budgets. He is experienced in both small and large sized productions, adding the Indian hit historical drama “THE EMPIRE” to his list of credits. Based in London and with EU & UK Citizenship, Yiannis is available to work worldwide.
Showreel
Al Sharar Reel
"Yiannis is a great person to work with. He is collaborative, open to discussing ideas, thorough in his preparation and a confident and calming presence on set. I would work with him again in a heartbeat"
Maria Caruana Galizia - Producer
Selected credits
date | production | director / production company |
television: |
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2024 | THE BAND Pilot | Jordan Reeve / Studio Pow |
2022 | AL SHARAR (Filmed in Saudi Arabia) | Alfoz Tanjour / MBC |
2021 | THE EMPIRE (Filmed in India) | Mitakshara Kumar / Disney+ Hotstar |
2019 | THE FINAL CALL (Filmed in India) | Vijay Lalwani / Jar Pictures for Zee5 TV |
features: |
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2021 | '83 (second unit) | Kabir Khan / Reliance Entertainment |
2018 | TOGETHER (second unit) | Paul Duddridge / Color Television |
2018 | NAMASTE ENGLAND | Vipul Amrutlal Shah / Reliance Entertainment |
2015 | UTOPIA (Scotland segments) | Hassan Nazer / World Film Productions |
Winner: Best Production - London Asian Film Festival 2017 |
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Winner: Award of Excellence Special Mention: Islamic - Accolade Competition 2015 |
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Winner: Award of Excellence Special Mention: Feature Film - Accolade Competition 2015 |
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Winner: Best Narrative Feature, Mid- Budget - TIFVA Awards 2015 |
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shorts: |
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2023 | YELLOW | Elham Ehsas / Azana Films |
Nominated: British Short Film – BAFTA 2024 Plus 11 wins & 39 other nominations |
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2022 | FRACTURE | Jon K Jones / Sylph Productions for Hulu |
2020 | CLEAN | Richard Paris Wilson / We Are Cowboys |
2019 | THE POSTMAN | Elham Ehsas / Azana Films |
2019 | HUMMING BIRD | Elham Ehsas / Azana Films |
2018 | METROLAND | Benjamin Bee / Candle and Bell |
2018 | THE OAK TREE | Ethan Jahan / Cesara Studios |
2018 | RETRIBUTION | Nick Wall / Daniel Stisen Productions |
Winner: Best Action Film - Oniros Film Awards 2018 |
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Winner: The Audience Award - The Monthly Film Festival 2018 |
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2018 | THIRST | Eoin Maher / NQV Media |
2018 | COMING HOME | Sedi Ghadiri / London Film School |
2017 | WINNING MARGE | Max Lincoln / Significant Other |
2017 | BREATHE | David Alexander / Dark Pictures |
2017 | A NIGHT IN THE LIFE | Gabrielle Gozo / London Film School |
2016 | MORDECHAI | Benjamin Bee / Candle and Bell |
Winner: Best Regional Film - Sunderland Shorts 2017 |
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2016 | WOODS | Max Lincoln / Significant Other |
2016 | TOOTH FAIRY | Justin Spray |
Winner: Platinum Remi Award Long Shorts Fantasy/ Horror - WorldFest Houston 2017 |
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2016 | FORGET ABOUT IT | Farnoosh Rezapour / Frame Division |
2015 | AVO | Golnaz Jamsheed |
Winner: Cinespace Award - Lakeshorts International Film Festival, CA 2016 |
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Winner: Outstanding Narrative Short Film - Tallgrass International Film Festival 2016 |
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2014 | HE TOOK HIS SKIN OFF FOR ME | Ben Aston / Fruit Tree Media |