Sotiris Tsafoulias
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- January 5, 1975 in Pireaus
- Active Years
- 2014–2025 (12 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
Sotiris Tsafoulias is an award-winning Greek film, television, and theatre director and screenwriter. He was born on January 5, 1975, in Piraeus. Originally trained in shipping management, maritime business administration, and maritime law, he worked in business for a few years before turning to cinema. He is a self-taught filmmaker who drew early inspiration from popular American films, specifically the Rocky movies, and cinema eventually won him over after an early life focused on business. His first feature film was The Common Denominator, released in 2014, which participated in several international festivals and won awards in categories that included Directing, Screenplay, Best Film, and the Audience Award. Known for directing, his notable credits also include The Other Me.
Career overview
Sotiris Tsafoulias is an award-winning self-taught Greek director, screenwriter, and film, television, and theatre director. Born in Piraeus on January 5, 1975, he originally studied Maritime Business Administration, shipping management, and maritime law. After working in business for a few years, cinema, which had been his great love from an early age, finally won him over. He has stated that he has not formally studied directing, but is instead a self-taught filmmaker who drew his first major cinematic inspiration from popular American films, specifically the Rocky movies.
Transitioning from a successful career in business to filmmaking, which had always been his goal, he directed his first feature film, The Common Denominator, in 2014. With this film, he participated in several international festivals and won awards in various categories, including the award for Directing, Screenplay, Best Film, and the Audience Award. His known directing credits include his work on The Other Me, establishing his career across film, television, and theatre in Greece.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Rififi (2025) Director
- 17 Threads (2024) Director
- The Other Me (2019) as Leandros Staikos / Erpeto
- The Other Me (2019) as Sotiris Fampiatos
- The Other Me (2019) Writer
- The Other Me (2019) Director
- The Other Me (2019) Creator
- The Other Me (2017) Writer
- The Other Me (2017) Director
- Common Denominator (2014) Director
- Common Denominator (2014) Producer
- Common Denominator (2014) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sotiris Tsafoulias best known for?
Sotiris Tsafoulias is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rififi (2025), The Other Me (2019), The Other Me (2019), The Other Me (2019).
When and where was Sotiris Tsafoulias born?
Sotiris Tsafoulias was born on January 5, 1975 in Pireaus.
How many credits does Sotiris Tsafoulias have?
Sotiris Tsafoulias has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2014 to 2025.
What is Sotiris Tsafoulias's background in cinema and television?
Sotiris Tsafoulias is an award-winning Greek film, television, and theatre director and screenwriter. He was born on January 5, 1975, in Piraeus. Originally trained in shipping management, maritime business administration, and maritime law, he worked in business for a few years before turning to cinema. He is a self-ta...
Sotiris Tsafoulias by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Other Me (2019) as Leandros Staikos / Erpeto — aged about 44
- The Other Me (2019) as Sotiris Fampiatos — aged about 44
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