Behind the Camera is a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of the nine filmmakers featured in LUNAFEST, a traveling film festival by, for and about women. Each week, the Step Up Blog will feature two incredible women and their passion for film and storytelling. Buy your tickets to this year’s LUNAFEST on February 27 in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago here. Step Up supporters save 20% on tickets with the code StepUp.
Dimitra Nikolopoulou
Dimitra Nikolopoulou studied Geology at Athens University and Film at Paris III University. She works as a first assistant director on films, advertisements and television series. Running Dry is her fourth short film.
AboutRunning Dry – With no job and the power cut off at home, Athina takes her last 64 Euros and heads to the electricity company, hoping to make some sort of settlement. On the way, she meets an unemployed dad and his hungry child, a woman searching through garbage cans for food, and an elderly gentleman who can’t afford his medications. This is a journey into a contemporary Athens rocked by recent economic crises, with an expected ending.
My first job was… in a pizzeria, making pizzas.
When I was 15 I was … always on a bike.
Now I am… always on a motorbike.
My passion is… cinema.
My mentor is/was… my father.
My film tells the story of… Greek people during the contemporary economic crisis.
My all-time favorite movie is…“Love streams” by John Cassavetes.
Something that inspires me and my art is… reality.
For more information on LUNAFEST, watch the trailer here.
100% of LUNAFEST net proceeds benefit charity: on February 27 in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, 85% of proceeds go to Step Up and 15% to the Breast Cancer Fund. Enjoy a night out with great films, support female filmmakers and make a difference for Step Up girls. Step Up supporters save 20% on tickets with the code StepUp.
