Aliki Danezi-Knutsen

Aliki, an award-winning Cypriot filmmaker, made history as the first female director to create a feature film in Cyprus at the age of 23. With an MA in Philosophy and an Honors BFA in Filmmaking from NYU, she’s a Fulbright scholar, blending intellectual depth with creative prowess.

Her three feature films have received global acclaim and awards, with a fourth currently in post-production. Aliki’s influence extends to theater, where she directs and designs light for acclaimed plays. As a dedicated teacher of cinema and theater, she contributes to the cultural landscape.

Aliki is a member of the Cyprus Directors’ Guild, the Hellenic Film Academy, and the European Writer’s Desk. A mother of two and an avid traveler, she enriches her work with a global perspective.