Cimela Kidonakis

Filmmaker Statement

As a kid, I always chose a video submission over the term paper in school. I felt I could make something more enjoyable to share while having fun in the process.

I come from a family of storytellers. For me, it began with summers in Greece, trying to capture moments to bring back to my father who seriously never gave himself a break. I saw the value and joy it brought him to see what I had captured on our little handy cam. At first I was all about capturing memories and then I started to really enjoy editing the pieces together. I realized I needed to collect scenes to tell a story. I always lost track of time. I enjoy every aspect, and all the people I get to meet.