Alexis Alexiou (1976, Athens, Greece) earned a degree in physics from the University of Athens but later became interested in cinema studies. In 1998 he founded Tugo Tugo Productions, an independent production company. He wrote and directed four short films prior to his debut feature, Tale 52 (Istoria 52, 2008), which was presented at over 30 international film festivals including the Tiger Awards Competition of Rotterdam IFF, the Toronto IFF and Sitges, where he won the Best Screenplay award. Wednesday 4:45 is his second feature film.
IFF Bratislava
