STEFI PRODUCTIONS
GREECE
ALIKI DANEZI KNUTSEN
Head of Department: International projects & co-productions
Founded in 1971 by Vittorio Pietra and Vasilis Katsoufis, STEFI Productions is one of the pioneers of the Greek audiovisual industry with a legacy spanning landmark films such as Voyager by Volker Schlöndorff and Black Cat, White Cat by Emir Kusturica. STEFI Productions has remained active across generations of filmmaking. More recently, in affiliation with Arcadia S.A. the company has provided services to the crime mini series Kostas (Rai Fiction), Voices in Deep, The Hunted and has been a co-producer to a multitude of Greek and international features such as Zizotek, Wasted Youth, Attenberg, Kinetta, When Tomatoes met Wagner and many others.
We bring our experience to every production, delivering a tailor-made approach that recognizes each project's unique identity, ambitions, and challenges.
By combining deep local expertise with international production standards, we develop creative solutions that go beyond logistics and budgets to bring each vision to life.
Aliki Danezi Knutsen
Company Highlights
KOSTAS 2024
Format: TV Series Greek/Italian
Genre: Crime
Director: Milena Cocozza
Screenplay: Valentina Alferj, Salvatore De Mola, Pier Paolo Piciarelli, Michela Straniero
Co-Production: RAI FICTION, PALOMAR (Italy), Distribution RAI COM, International Services: STEFI PRODUCTIONS
The chief of Athen's police homicide squad investigates crimes occurring in Greek's capital city and shares his life through family and work.
VOICES IN DEEP 2023
Format: Feature Film
Genre: Drama
Director: Jason Raftopoulos
Screenplay: Jason Raftopoulos
Co-Production: EXILE PRODUCTIONS, SMALL VILLAGE FILMS, VICSCREEN ECOME,
ARCADIA MEDIA S.A affiliate of STEFI PRODUCTIONS S.A.
In the aftermath of a refugee crisis, a man hustles to provide shelter for his vulnerable younger brother. Meanwhile, a volunteer suffering post-traumatic stress sells illegally poached shellfish when her black market buyer goes missing.
Winner Australian Cinematographers Society, Victoria & Tasmania Bronze Award 2023, Nominated Asian Film Festival Barcelona, Discoveries Section Award Best Film 2024; Nominated, Features Competition SXSW Sydney, Best Feature Film 2023
WHEN TOMATOES MET WAGNER 2018
Genre: Documentary
Director: Marianna Economou
Screenplay: Marianna Economou
Co-Production: Anemone Films, Stefi Productions
In a dying Greek village, two cousins and five women decide to do things differently. With a little help from Wagner, they cultivate an ancient tomato seed and enter the world market with their organic products. The film speaks about the power of human relationships and the importance of reinventing oneself during difficult times.
Best International Feature Film Oscar® Contender; Heartland International Film Festival 2019 - Winner Audience Choice Award; Palm Springs International Film Festival 2020 ; Nominee, FIPRESCI Prize Best Foreign Language Film; Nominee for Best Director, Sarajevo Film Festival 2019; Nominee, Heart of Sarajevo - Best Documentary, Greece’s Best Feature Doc Award; Official Selection DocsBarcelona, San Sebastian, Berlin, CineEuropa