KayGazPro

You are about to watch a film. You pick one. You read the logline/synopsis. Seems interesting. Or is it? Check my short and to-the-point reviews; it might be there - it may even help you decide. Furthermore, feel free to go deeper with analyses of certain films and series that give insight into the film industry. Lastly, make sure to delve into the abyss of horror with podcasts that explore the genre and its aftershock to the world we live in. May the interviews and analyses guide you to the bottomless depths of cinematic darkness but also to the infinite light cinema sheds in our lives.

Kay

Kay (Konstantinos Papathanasiou) got hooked on TV and Film production immediately after school. Working and studying it simultaneously, he went through various Production and Postproduction stages in the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation. After years of work and having completed his Bachelor's degree in Communication, he went to the U.K. to specialise in visual effects by pursuing his Master's Degree and obtaining certification in video editing from Apple. In 2011, he won the "Nostimon Imar" Award (Best Greek Director Abroad) for his short film "Ithaca", which he wrote, edited, and directed. The following year, he donated his documentary "Asperger Syndrome: Myths & Reality" to the National Autistic Society in the U.K. Until recently, he worked as a Video Editor and Camera Operator in corporate videos, fashion shows, concerts, and documentaries. Having completed his PhD in Film at the University of Nottingham, he now shares his expertise through guest lectures and consultancy, helping independent filmmakers bring their stories to life while exploring how cinema reflects and shapes the world.

Gaz

Gary Clive is my brother-in-arms! He is the 'Gaz' in KayGazPro; without him, what you see now wouldn't have been conceived. I seek his advice in everything I do, and he is a part of every decision I make. No matter what I say can give justice to his contribution and this website's evolution. 

Frequent Collaborators

Olga Giovani, as the Head of IB Programmes at Still I Rise, leads the design, implementation, and strategic development of International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula in schools serving refugee and vulnerable communities. Her work focuses on adapting IB frameworks to low-resource and crisis-affected contexts, ensuring equitable access to high-quality, inclusive education for all learners. In parallel, she serves as a Workshop Leader for the International Baccalaureate, supporting the development and evaluation of globally relevant programmes. With over 18 years of experience in international education—as a Coordinator, Teacher, Conference Manager, School Visit Team Member, Reader, Course Outline Reviewer, Building Quality Curriculum (BQC) Reviewer, and Examiner—Olga brings extensive insight into IB standards, practices, and philosophy across diverse cultural and educational landscapes. Her core competencies include teacher training, curriculum development, intercultural communication, and cultural awareness. These strengths align with her commitment to the IB mission of building a better and more peaceful world through education. Olga is currently a PhD candidate in Educational Research, exploring the impact of ecosystemic factors on students' academic and personal development. Passionate about learning, teaching, and mentoring, she thrives on collaborating with educators and professionals who share her vision for transformative, inclusive, and high-impact education.

Michelle Satchwell has been teaching for over 10 years and is the Head of a Psychology and Sociology department in a large school in Derbyshire. She has co-authored a book, Psychology Review: A Level Exam Skills and Practice, published in 2020 by Hodder Education. Michelle works with the OCR Exam Board and The Association for the Teaching of Psychology (ATP).

Aris Lanaridis is a film & media composer, sound designer, and music producer. With studies in performance, composition for film & TV, and sound design, strong passion, and professionalism, Aris creates sonic environments that take visuals to a higher level. He lives in London and works as a freelance film & media composer and producer. He is also a film composition and production lecturer at Leeds Beckett University. His work includes short films, documentaries, promo videos, video games, digital theatre, dance theatre, slideshows, audiobooks, and music productions. Aris believes that music is a storyteller, and he creates film music that tells stories that match the stories that movies tell.

Ben Parry was born in Derby, England, and currently lives in Tokyo. He makes a living teaching his mother tongue to locals. In his spare time, he is a voracious consumer of films and video games. Having learned to analyse media more carefully through studying Film at the University of Kent, Ben also enjoys putting his thoughts into words. Ben recently passed the JLPT N1 and, in his spare time, continues to study to be a translator.

Dimitrios Tsalkanis is interested in film production & post-production, specialising in visual effects and compositing. Furthermore, his interests extend to 3D reconstructions and representations of monuments and archaeological material. He is proficient in editing in Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. In his visual and sound effects work, he uses Shake, Adobe After Effects, Motion, Color, SynthEyes, Pro Tools HD, and Logic Pro. Finally, for his 3D design and animation, he uses 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Google Sketchup Pro, and Unity 3d. Additional software includes but is not limited to, Adobe Flash and Adobe Photoshop. Dimitrios has participated in many video and photography festivals including: i) Athens Video Art Festival (2008), ii) Festival Miden (2008), iii) 1st Prize in the 2010 WPGA Annual Pollux Awards (The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards) in the Macro and Micro Portfolio category, iv) Thessaloniki Photography Exhibition of Greek and Foreign Fine Art Schools (2009), v) Photography Exhibition "Our Ioannina" Kostas Frontzos Museum Ioannina (2010). He has also been researching ways of incorporating 3D technology into archaeology and history by creating educational applications.