PRODUCTION DESIGN


"In theatre, I love to immerse the crowd in the action unfolding around them: to feel the claustrophobia of a trench, the thrill of dangerous acrobatics. Texture, psychology, and architecture are passions of mine. From gritty realism to art nouveau, I love finding the style to suit the action and the story.

With film, the opportunity to direct the audience's attention and emphasize specific moments with the frame of the set is fantastic. I try to bring my theatre sensibilities and imagination into real world locations. Storyboarding and 3D experience are great tools for understanding how to best get the director's ideas and the story to come to life."

Experience in:
Production Design for Feature Films, Short Films, and Music Videos
Scenic Design for Theatre and Live Events, Filmed Live Events
Stand-by Art Direction
Graphics
Costume Design
Props Design
Aerial/Circus Design

Clients -  Theatre:
TED Talks (TED Global 2013, Edinburgh)
AirCraft Circus (London)
Southwark Playhouse (London)
Mary-Aarchie Theatre (Chicago)
Strawdogs Theatre (Chicago)
Seanachai Theatre (Chicago)

Greek Academy Awards Nominee: Best Scenography 2014 - THE WINTER <<Ο Χειμώνας>>  as Ελίζαμπεθ Σίουκ 

Chicago Jeff Awards: Winner - Best Set Design - JOURNEY'S END
Full Project List:

FILM

THE WINTER <<Ο Χειμώνας>>  
FEATURE 
Dir: K. Koutsoliotas 
MELANCHOLY STAR UK/GR 
Producer, Production Designer, Writer

MOZO 
FEATURE (CHILDREN'S)
Director: Jerome Dassier 
OZUMI FILMS POLAND 
Production Designer

THE FILMMAKERS SON 
FEATURE 
Director: Bart Gavigan Producer: Iain Smith
TRIPTYCH UK
Set Design/Custom Artwork

*GAMERZ 
FEATURE 
Director: Robbie Fraser 
PURE MAGIC FILMS UK
Lead Concept/Matte Painter

EQUINOX 
FEATURE 
Director: N. Berning 
EQUINOX FILMS US 
Production Designer


QUEEN OF THE DESERT  
FEATURE 
Director: Werner Herzog
Art Dept Assistant - Dailies

1: NENNOKKADINE
FEATURE
Director: Sukumar
Standby Art Director - London Shoot

BORROWED TIME 
FEATURE 
Director: J.Bishop 
PARKVILLE PICTURES UK 
Stand-by Art Dept

HALF A YELLOW SUN
FEATURE PROMO 
Dir. Biyi Bandele 
POTBOILER UK 
Stand-by Art Director


LIVE/THEATRE SCENIC DESIGN


TED GLOBAL 2013
LIVE/FILMED EVENT
TED TALKS 
Production Designer

SHIPWRECK CIRCUS 
AIRCRAFT CIRCUS 
LONDON 
Scenic Designer

MADAME PAIN'S BOUDOIR CIRCUS 
AIRCRAFT CIRCUS 
LONDON/DOWNLOAD FEST. 
Scenic Designer

LOVE LABOURS WON 
ROGUE SHAKESPEARE 
LONDON /EDINBURGH 
Scenic Designer

THE SHADOW BOX THEATRE 
BOUTIQUE-MANACHAN PROD. 
LONDON 
Scenic Designer

MOJO 
MARY-AARCHIE 
THEATRE COMPANY CHICAGO 
Scenic Designer

KAFKA: CORPUS ET VOCE 
N-COMPASSING PRODUCTIONS 
EDINBURGH 
Scenic Designer

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 
STRAWDOG THEATRE COMPANY 
CHICAGO 
Scenic Designer

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES 
COTTIER THEATRE 
GLASGOW 
Scenic Designer

*JOURNEY’S END
SEANACHAI THEATRE COMPANY 
CHICAGO 
Scenic Designer

VIVRE SA VIE (My Life to Live) 
BAILIWICK NEW DIRECTORS SERIES 
CHICAGO 
Scenic Designer

POLAROID STORIES 
THE THEATRE SCHOOL AT DEPAUL 
CHICAGO 
Scenic Designer

CHARLIE & THE CHOC. FACTORY 
CHICAGO PLAYWORKS 
Scenic Designer

COSTUME DESIGN


WELLA, COPENHAGEN 2010 
JACK MORTON/AIRCRAFT CIRCUS 
COPENHAGEN 
Costume Designer

AIRCRAFT CIRCUS 
AERIAL CABARET/CIRCUS 
LONDON 
Resident Set/Costume Designer

OUR TOWN 
GILMOREHILL12 
GLASGOW 
Scenic & Costume Designer

MUSIC VIDEOS


DIYALA “Raw” 
MUSIC VIDEO 
Director: Mitja Okorn 
Di:vision SLOVENIA 
Production Designer

ACTIVE MEMBER “Skiatro” 
MUSIC VIDEO 
Dir: K. Koutsoliotas 
Melancholy Star UK/GR 
Production Designer

THE ALPS  “Not So Laughable” 
MUSIC VIDEO 
Dir: K. Koutsoliotas Melancholy Star UK 
Art Direction

THE A Train “Memories” 
MUSIC VIDEO 
Dir: K. Koutsoliotas 
Melancholy Star UK
Production Designer

PUSHBOXER “Pictures” 
MUSIC VIDEO 
Dir: M. Buchanan 
Phase VI UK 
Real-time drawing perf.

STONE HALOS “City of Angels” 
MUSIC VIDEO 
Dir: Alex Kalyminos 
Cabinfever Records 
UK Production Designer


SHORT FILMS


“RED STAR” 
SHORT FILM 
Dir: K. Koutsoliotas 
Melancholy Star UK 
Production Designer

“THE SEARCH” 
SHORT FILM 
Dir: M. Buchanan 
Phase VI UK 
Production Designer

SUSPENSION 
SHORT ANIMATION
Personal Project, Premiered at Darklight Film Fest 
Animation/Design/Direction


GRAPHICS/TITLES


SPEAKERS CORNER 
TITLES/IDENT 
MELANCHOLY STAR UK 
Titles Design

WW PRODUCTIONS [pl] 
TITLES/IDENT 
MELANCHOLY STAR UK 
Titles Design

ITV “BINGO PARTY GAMING” 
TV ADVERT 
DUKE STUDIOS UK 
Design/ Animation

CBS “Mama Mia” Pitch 
MEDIA ADVERT 
DUKE STUDIOS UK 
Design/ Animation

COX & KINGS “Visit Petra” 
MEDIA ADVERT 
DUKE STUDIOS UK 
Design/ Animation


ASSISTANT DESIGNER

LORD OF THE RINGS
DRURY LANE 
Kevin Wallace Prod/ Dir. M. Warchus 
LONDON 
Asst. Animation Designer

ROMEO AND JULIET 
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATRE 
Asst. Scenic Designer

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE 
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATRE 
Asst. Scenic Designer& Custom Seurat Drawings

THE DEAD 
THE COURT THEATRE 
CHICAGO 
Asst. Scenic Designer

THE PIANO 
THE COURT THEATRE 
CHICAGO 
Asst. Scenic Designer

THE CIDER HOUSE RULES 
(WORLD PREMIERE) FAMOUS DOOR 
CHICAGO 
Asst. Scenic Designer

CANDIDE 
DEPAUL OPERA 
CHICAGO 
Asst. Scenic Designer

PROPS DESIGN


WELLA TREND VISION 2009 
JACK MORTON/AIRCRAFT CIRCUS 
BERLIN 
Props Designer

HAUPTMANN 
TIMELINE THEATRE 
CHICAGO 
Props Designer