Spyros Vrettos

Spyros A. Vrettos

WRITER/DIRECTOR

Spyros Vrettos, a seasoned filmmaker, has crafted a diverse body of work. With a background in architecture and extensive teaching experience in screenwriting, he brings a unique perspective to storytelling, evident in his captivating narratives and visually compelling films.

Spyros has adopted the “Cut Two Zeros” rule, an ingenious way of approaching filmmaking with ultra-low budgets. Proving that anything is possible, he has successfully developed ways to use creativity and innovation in all his productions, with budgets two-zeros less than the usual estimation.

The number of awards and recognition Spyros has received confirms that this somewhat unorthodox theory is a successful approach to filmmaking, providing an opportunity for future writers, producers and directors to expand their capabilities and fulfil their dreams.

Education
1975
Architect Engineer

National Technical University, Athens

1983
Master’s Degree in Architecture

University of Minnesota, USA

1986
Master’s Degree in Film & TV

New York University, USA

Filmography
YearTitleDescriptionDurationMore Information
Feature films
2014The wonderful -4(episodic) HDDV, Color85’View more
2011Free all Around(satire) HDDV, Color & B&W87’ View more
2007Zoe’s Attitude(dramatic) HDDV, Color84’View more
Short films
2020Whiter than snow(dramatic) HDDV, B&W38’View more
2018The golden medal(dramatic) HDDV, Color18’’View more
2017Top CAPI(comedy) HDDV, B&W13’ View more
2006Together(dramatic) DV, B&W22’View more
Student films
1985Long Distance(dramatic) 16mm, Color27’View more
1984Daedalus, Icarus and Me(dramatic) 16mm, B&W22’View more
1983An Ending (Ascent)(experimental) 16mm, B&W5’View more
1983Winter Cowboy(comedy) 16mm, B&W6’View more
Screenplays
Storyboard samples
2020“Precious Turning Points”Drama TV mini-seriesshort
2019“...whiter than snow”Dramafeature
2018”High heels”Dramafeature
2017“Julia” Romantic dramafeature
2016“Height” or “Steak at stake”Dramafeature
2015“The Golden medal”Dramashort
2013“The Wonderful -4”Episodicfeature
2010“Free All Around”Satirical dramafeature
2007“Zoe’s Attitude”Dramafeature
1999“The Call of the Crickets”Romantic dramafeature
1998“Lava”Dramafeature
1995“Greece never dies”Satirical TV series45‘x20 episodes
1993“Dolce Vita”Sit Comedy TV series45’x20 episodes
1992“1+1=2” Children’s TV series40’x13 episodes
1990“Andromeda”Dramafeature
1987“What are they up to, the damned fools”Dramafeature
1985“The fetus”Dramafeature
Awards
YearDistinction Film – ScreenplayFestival
2024Award of Recognition: Short Film “…whiter than snow”The Indie Fest Film Awards LaJolla, Ca USA.
2024Award of Merit: Script / Writer “…whiter than snow”The Indie Fest Film Awards LaJolla, Ca USA.
2024Silver Award Winner to Yury Olshansky for Best Actor in Drama
for January & February
2024“…whiter than snow”Best Actor & Director Awards - New York.
2021Exceptional Merit Award “…whiter than snow”Depth of Field International Film Festival. Nassau Delaware USA.
2020Silver Award Winner “…whiter than snow”European Screen Awards (Season 5)
2020Finalist contender “Julia” screenplayWiki Screenplay Contest 2020
2019Official participation “Golden medal”Polish International Film Festival
2019Best Screenplay Award “Julia”sha International Film Festival
2018Official selection “Zoe’s Attitude”World Humanitarian Awards at Jakarta, Indonesia.
2015Official selection “The wonderful -4”12th Annual Greek Film Festival in San Francisco.
2015Remi Award (Silver) “The wonderful -4”WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival.
2015Remi Award (Bronze) “Free all around”WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival.
2014Official participation “The wonderful -4”International Family Film Festival, in Hollywood.
2014Certificate of Excellence “Free all around”Delhi Shorts International Film Festival in New Delhi, India.
2008Best International Feature Family “Zoe’s Attitude”New York International Independent Film & Video Festival
2007Honorary Mention “Zoe’s Attitude”48th Thessaloniki - Greece International Film Festival
1986Golden Special Jury Award "Long Distance"Houston, Texas Intnal. Film Festival.
1986Official participation "Long Distance"Uppsala, Sweden International Film Festival.
1985Student Award "Long Distance”Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (USA)
in the form of funds for the post-production .
1984Student Academy Award Nomination "An Ending (Ascent)"Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, USA
1983Finalist in the National Student Editing CompetitionOrganized by the American Cinema Editors Inc, (USA)
Teaching
YearPosition
1993Participation in a Pioneering EU funded Program for Distance Learning courses in Screenwriting.
1987-nowProfessor of Film Direction, Screenwriting, 2D Animation and Storyboarding
in Universities and Colleges in New York City and Athens, Greece.
Other profesional activities
YearPosition
1975-1985Architect in Athens, Paris, New York City and Minneapolis, USA.
1990-2004Head of Interactive Multimedia departments and web design in Greek companies such as IIS, P.T., Lynx.
Author
YearPosition
1982“Architecture and Space through the Film Maker’s Eyes”     Master’s Degree thesis in the University of Minnesota, USA
1995“Journey to Alter Space” novel
Volunteering
YearPosition
2021-Now“Galilee” Paliative Care Center.