Socrates Alafouzos
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Socrates (Sokratis) Alafouzos is an international award-winning Director, Writer and Actor.
After studying theater, film, dance and photography in Athens, Greece he attained a Fulbright scholarship in the U.S., where he continued his post-graduate studies in acting and directing. While there, Socrates wrote and directed the one act play America and directed his first short film on video. He later returned to Greece and soon became a very well-known actor. His career includes leading roles in Theater Productions of Shakespeare, Marlow, Anouilh, Shaffer, Camus, Cocteau, Euripides etc. and leading roles in Films and TV series.
In 2011, he made his professional debut as a screenwriter, film director and producer with his short film, Little King (Mikros Vasilias), and in 2015 he wrote, directed and produced his second film, Between Black and White. Both films participated in many film festivals around the world and received numerous awards, like the Grand Jury Prize at the Mediterranean Short Film Festival in Tangier, Best International Short at the Manhattan Film Festival and the Salento International Film Festival. He has also directed documentaries, commercials, corporate, music and performing arts videos.
In 2016, he started working in the U.S. after receiving a honorary Visa granted to those who have attained extraordinary achievements in their field. He is now a U.S citizen.
In 2019, he founded the Theatron of the Americas and became its Artistic Director. Theatron is a non-profit theater organization whose purpose is to operate a repertory theatre group that expands the awareness of the ancient Greek drama through theatrical presentations and educational programs.
A Good-Will Ambassador for the Elisa - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children from 2014 to 2020. He supported the work of the NGO Arc of the World (Kivotos tou Kosmou) and directed a short documentary and a TV commercial to promote the organization's charitable activities.
On March 24, 2021, Socrates curated and hosted an international event online for Theatron of the Americas to "Honor the Country in Which Theater was Born." Actors and Distinguished Guests from U.S. and around the world read passages from Ancient Greek Drama and poetry. Honorary Guest included world-renowned Dr. Deepak Chopra, along with famous British actor Julian Sands, Emmy nominated Thaao Penghlis, Emmy winner Eleftheria Deko, acclaimed Romanian actor Maia Morgenstern and more.
His feature film screenplay, My Diva, was recently optioned by Argonauts Productions, a major Production Company in Greece.
In January 2022 he was appointed as a Presidential Fellow in Greek Theater at Chapman University.
TEACHING In January 2022, he was appointed as a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he created and taught a new course for the Honors department, directed the production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" for Department of Theater and he is teaching an Advanced Directing Performance Techniques class at the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.
In February 2014, Sokratis conducted two professional seminars on filmmaking during a special event in Athens, organized by the European Independent Film Festival.
2013 - 2014 Sokratis gave a series of acting and self-improvement seminars under the titular theme "Acting and Career" at the Michael Cacoyiannis Foundation in Athens, Greece.
2013 Lecturer at Sokratis's seminar titled Dreams into Action in conjunction with the screening of his film Little King at the Michael Cacoyiannis Foundation in Athens, Greece.
In 2010, 2011 and 2012, Sokratis taught acting and self-concept through the opportunity of creative drama at the Theater of Changes in Athens, Greece.
EDUCATION 2015 Participates at the Reykjavik International Film Festival Talent Lab.
1991-94 Receives Fulbright Scholarship to study at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. During this time he is admitted to the institution's elite Master Class directed by director Milton Katselas. Concurrently attends film-directing seminars at the American Film Institute.
1987 Begins ongoing study of still photography with acclaimed photographer Andreas Smaragdis 1987-88 Studies film directing at Hatzikou Film School in Athens
1983-87 Dance Studies at Cay Holden Dance Academy
1982-85 Bachelor in Acting from the Professional Theater School of Athens
He has technical knowledge in Film and TV production and his experience and expertise expands to filmmaking, lighting, sound and editing.
HONORS-AWARDS In 2016, he received a Honorary Award by the Eliza's President, Marina Karella, for his contribution to the Elisa - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
2016 Best Script - Kinofilm International Short Film Festival, Manchester 2016 Jury Award - Be Epic London International Film Festival 2016 Festival Winner -Near Nazareth Film Festival 2016 Rising Star Award - Canada International Film Festival 2016 Foreign Short Winner - Blissfest333 2016 Special Jury Mention - Luxor Arab&European Film Festival 2015 Grand Jury Prize - Tangier Mediterranean Short Film Festival 2015 Best International Short - Salento International Film Festival 2015 The Jury Prize - Baghdad International Film Festival 2013 Honorary award for his achievements by the NGO Korifogrammi 2012 Best Actor - Madrid International Film Festival for his performance in the film Little King 2012 Best International Short - Manhattan Film Festival 2012 Best International Short - Salento International Film Festival 2012 Best Greek Film & Audience Award - Cyprus International Film Festival 2102 Best Short Film - London Greek Film Festival 2012 Honorary award for his film Little King by the Greek Institute of Arts in New York 2012 Audience Award - 60N OS International Film Festival 2003 Honored by AWOG (American Women's Organization of Greece) 2002 Best Actor - Korfiatika Awards for his performance in the TV series Air Silences 1991 Fulbright Fellowship for graduate studies in acting - directing 1987 Acting award at Thessaloniki Int. Film Festival for his performance in the film The Noose
After studying theater, film, dance and photography in Athens, Greece he attained a Fulbright scholarship in the U.S., where he continued his post-graduate studies in acting and directing. While there, Socrates wrote and directed the one act play America and directed his first short film on video. He later returned to Greece and soon became a very well-known actor. His career includes leading roles in Theater Productions of Shakespeare, Marlow, Anouilh, Shaffer, Camus, Cocteau, Euripides etc. and leading roles in Films and TV series.
In 2011, he made his professional debut as a screenwriter, film director and producer with his short film, Little King (Mikros Vasilias), and in 2015 he wrote, directed and produced his second film, Between Black and White. Both films participated in many film festivals around the world and received numerous awards, like the Grand Jury Prize at the Mediterranean Short Film Festival in Tangier, Best International Short at the Manhattan Film Festival and the Salento International Film Festival. He has also directed documentaries, commercials, corporate, music and performing arts videos.
In 2016, he started working in the U.S. after receiving a honorary Visa granted to those who have attained extraordinary achievements in their field. He is now a U.S citizen.
In 2019, he founded the Theatron of the Americas and became its Artistic Director. Theatron is a non-profit theater organization whose purpose is to operate a repertory theatre group that expands the awareness of the ancient Greek drama through theatrical presentations and educational programs.
A Good-Will Ambassador for the Elisa - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children from 2014 to 2020. He supported the work of the NGO Arc of the World (Kivotos tou Kosmou) and directed a short documentary and a TV commercial to promote the organization's charitable activities.
On March 24, 2021, Socrates curated and hosted an international event online for Theatron of the Americas to "Honor the Country in Which Theater was Born." Actors and Distinguished Guests from U.S. and around the world read passages from Ancient Greek Drama and poetry. Honorary Guest included world-renowned Dr. Deepak Chopra, along with famous British actor Julian Sands, Emmy nominated Thaao Penghlis, Emmy winner Eleftheria Deko, acclaimed Romanian actor Maia Morgenstern and more.
His feature film screenplay, My Diva, was recently optioned by Argonauts Productions, a major Production Company in Greece.
In January 2022 he was appointed as a Presidential Fellow in Greek Theater at Chapman University.
TEACHING In January 2022, he was appointed as a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he created and taught a new course for the Honors department, directed the production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" for Department of Theater and he is teaching an Advanced Directing Performance Techniques class at the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.
In February 2014, Sokratis conducted two professional seminars on filmmaking during a special event in Athens, organized by the European Independent Film Festival.
2013 - 2014 Sokratis gave a series of acting and self-improvement seminars under the titular theme "Acting and Career" at the Michael Cacoyiannis Foundation in Athens, Greece.
2013 Lecturer at Sokratis's seminar titled Dreams into Action in conjunction with the screening of his film Little King at the Michael Cacoyiannis Foundation in Athens, Greece.
In 2010, 2011 and 2012, Sokratis taught acting and self-concept through the opportunity of creative drama at the Theater of Changes in Athens, Greece.
EDUCATION 2015 Participates at the Reykjavik International Film Festival Talent Lab.
1991-94 Receives Fulbright Scholarship to study at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. During this time he is admitted to the institution's elite Master Class directed by director Milton Katselas. Concurrently attends film-directing seminars at the American Film Institute.
1987 Begins ongoing study of still photography with acclaimed photographer Andreas Smaragdis 1987-88 Studies film directing at Hatzikou Film School in Athens
1983-87 Dance Studies at Cay Holden Dance Academy
1982-85 Bachelor in Acting from the Professional Theater School of Athens
He has technical knowledge in Film and TV production and his experience and expertise expands to filmmaking, lighting, sound and editing.
HONORS-AWARDS In 2016, he received a Honorary Award by the Eliza's President, Marina Karella, for his contribution to the Elisa - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
2016 Best Script - Kinofilm International Short Film Festival, Manchester 2016 Jury Award - Be Epic London International Film Festival 2016 Festival Winner -Near Nazareth Film Festival 2016 Rising Star Award - Canada International Film Festival 2016 Foreign Short Winner - Blissfest333 2016 Special Jury Mention - Luxor Arab&European Film Festival 2015 Grand Jury Prize - Tangier Mediterranean Short Film Festival 2015 Best International Short - Salento International Film Festival 2015 The Jury Prize - Baghdad International Film Festival 2013 Honorary award for his achievements by the NGO Korifogrammi 2012 Best Actor - Madrid International Film Festival for his performance in the film Little King 2012 Best International Short - Manhattan Film Festival 2012 Best International Short - Salento International Film Festival 2012 Best Greek Film & Audience Award - Cyprus International Film Festival 2102 Best Short Film - London Greek Film Festival 2012 Honorary award for his film Little King by the Greek Institute of Arts in New York 2012 Audience Award - 60N OS International Film Festival 2003 Honored by AWOG (American Women's Organization of Greece) 2002 Best Actor - Korfiatika Awards for his performance in the TV series Air Silences 1991 Fulbright Fellowship for graduate studies in acting - directing 1987 Acting award at Thessaloniki Int. Film Festival for his performance in the film The Noose
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