Cinéastes

Visionary cinéastes from all over the world leave their indelible mark here, weaving captivating stories and groundbreaking artistry. Kinosuite is a space where filmmakers, writers, and actors from across the globe converge, revealing the depths of their vision.

FÁBIO LUÍS

Portugal

From an early age, Fábio Luís has been passionate about cinema. Growing up in Portugal, he was captivated by the raw energy of American B-movies, the stunning spectacle of Japanese tokusatsu, and the introspective nature of Portuguese films. It has always been his dream to combine these influences, creating something unique that bridges cultural and cinematic traditions.

That dream became a reality with The Old Man and the Demon Sword, a film that has been in development since Fábio’s teenage years. Read More…

GUILLAUME CAMPANACCI

France

Guillaume Campanacci was born and raised in Cannes, France. Shortly after obtaining his Masters in Industrial and Mechanical engineering, at the prestigious engineer school Arts et Metiers, Guillaume traveled the world as a model: Athens, Paris, Singapore, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Miami, New York, yet modeling wasn’t fulfilling his life. A cinema lover, he started to devote his time to his true passions: writing, directing and acting. He studied Meisner technique at the William Esper Studio in New York.

As a director, his first feature film: “Devils in Disguise” (Shot in LA) has been viewed 27 million times, and premiered at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Read more…

IGOR PARFENOV

Ukraine

The Head and Founder of STEPS IFF, annual festival on Human Rights, Animal Rights and Environmental protection; He is a film director and producer of feature, documentary and short films.

Igor was born on March 8th, 1962. Since his school days, he has been fond of philosophy and reading, and always had a genuine concern for animal welfare. Igor received his M.S. from Kharkiv Physical Training Institute, Ukraine, and he is a master of sports in Judo. Apart from being a professional sportsman, Igor is also keen on extreme tourism. He has travelled around Altai, running through mountains and rivers in a raft. Since 2011, Igor is a member of Filmmakers’ Union of Ukraine. Read more…

JULIO RIONALDO

United States | Indonesia

An Indonesian citizen raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Anaheim, California. Julio grew up surrounded by the vibrant culture of the Indonesian archipelago and the American frontier. This diverse environment which includes the Sundance Institute and a brief Hollywood experience, alongside encounters with Sean Baker and Benh Zeitlin who were highly influential during his formative years, have profoundly shaped his storytelling journey. Now residing in Ubud, Bali, he dedicates himself to inspire future filmmakers by crafting stories that transcend borders and empowering others to share their own unique voices in cinema.

His works blend magical realism with authentic human experiences, marked by breathtaking mise-en-scènes, character-driven narratives and metafictional storytelling. Read more…

LUCIANO ACCOMANDO

Italy

Luciano Accomando was born in Palermo, the city where he decided to live and work. His apprenticeship in the world of cinema began in 2008 as an intern on Alfonso Araus film “L’imbroglio nel lenzuolo”. In the same year he wrote and directed his first short film “Il muro di carta” produced by the Municipality of Corleone (PA).

In 2009 he curated the artistic and organizational direction of the first edition of the “Cinesicilia Film Festival”. The event, of international importance, received numerous expressions of esteem among industry insiders. In February 2010 he directed the backstage of the film “La scomparsa di Patò” and… Read more…

PETR ERBEN

Czechia

Petr Erben graduated from the Prague Film Academy of Art with a degree in Movie and TV Production. He possesses extensive experience in film and television, having worked on a diverse range of projects that include television series, sitcoms, entertainment programs, reality shows, and feature films.

For the past 15 years, Petr has held various management positions focused on television and film production. His roles have included Head of Production at Prima TV and Czech Television, Head of Production at TV NOVA, and CEO of Media Pro Pictures, which served as the exclusive producer of television programs for the leading Czech commercial broadcaster, TV NOVA Read more…

VESPER EGON

United States | Bosnia and Herzegovina

A native of Sarajevo, a lover of the arts since childhood, as a little girl in a midst of war, joined the Youth Theatrical Troupe of the National Theatre in Sarajevo. The experience ended up serving as “the great means of making life possible, the great seduction to life, the great stimulant of life. Art as the only superior counterforce to all will to denial of life.”, which sealed her destiny as an artist.

A few months before the end of the war, together with her family, she managed to escape to the United States where she continued her studies in Theatre Arts and Film, ranging from acting and writing to directing and producing, and music. Today she continues her work as a multidisciplinary artist. Read more…