Kiriakos Kotsinis

Kiriakos Kotsinis is an interdisciplinary creator, and philosophical thinker whose work bridges the
worlds of cinema and existential inquiry. As the Artistic Director of the Short Encounters
International Film Festival, he shapes the festival’s artistic identity through strategic curation,
fostering international collaborations with filmmakers, producers, and industry leaders while
spearheading high-impact educational initiatives, from workshops to pitching labs, that empower
emerging talent.
A polymath at heart, he merges his technical precision as a civil engineer with his deep
engagement in European philosophy (MA in Aesthetics, Manchester Metropolitan University) and
theater/film studies (Greek Ministry of Culture). This synthesis of disciplines informs his creative
output, which includes award-winning short films, as well as his book More Time, a meditation
on temporality, memory, and the human condition. His work is steeped in the existential traditions
of Camus, Proust, and Nietzsche, grappling with life’s absurdities while celebrating the
ephemeral beauty of fleeting moments.
Whether curating groundbreaking films, mentoring artists, or penning essays on existence,
Kiriakos Kotsinis invites audiences to confront the profound questions that define our shared
humanity.