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Savvas Constantinou
Born (1997-09-16) September 16, 1997 (age 27)
Nicosia, Cyprus
NationalityCypriot
EducationUniversity of Nicosia
OccupationFilmmaker
Notable workFont of Infamy

Savvas Constantinou is an Oscar-qualifying, award‑winning Cypriot filmmaker, screenwriter, and video editor.[1] [2]

Career

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Constantinou began gaining attention in 2018 following his work on cross‑cultural media adaptations, including translation and contextualization of Japanese graphic novels. He discussed his approach to adapting stories for new audiences and his growing interest in independent cinema in an interview with Monogatari Reviews.[2]

His 2023 documentary Font of Infamy received critical recognition and was selected for multiple international film festivals. The project, which examines themes of historical memory and revisionism, earned praise for its narrative style and minimalistic editing.[1]

Recognition

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According to Feedbackity, Constantinou's work was submitted for Academy Award consideration in the short documentary category. The article highlights his editorial style and growing influence on emerging filmmakers.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Smith, Jane (2024-02-12). "Font of Infamy: Interview with Director Savvas Constantinou". Feedbackity. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  2. ^ a b Yamasaki, Ken (2018-03-15). "Interview: Savvas Konstantinou Talks Translation and Indie Filmmaking". Monogatari Reviews. Retrieved 2025-06-08.