Elena Yianni

Director Writer Producer Founder of AMDA (Artists' Movement for Developing Artistry)

I am a multi-disciplinary artist with a focus on Directing and Writing. My interests lie in new work and stories written by underrepresented voices who wish to explore contemporary narratives that highlight current cultural and political issues. My background as a Greek-Cypriot, working-class Londoner influences my community-centered perspective on the world, as well as the hopeful stories I wish to tell.

I am inspired by directors such as Ryan Calais Cameron, Lynette Linton, and Jordi M. Carter, all of whom put strong writing and high-quality acting at the heart of their productions. My aspirations include arts leadership, championing young creatives, and telling bold and uncomfortable stories that stir audience emotions. I am also founder of a AMDA, Artists’ Movement for Developing Artistry. A multi-disciplinary company supporting artists aged 13-30. AMDA provides resources, training, and mentoring to help young creatives bridge the gap to the professional industry.

Credits

Previous Experience

Dec 2022 - Oct 2023. Film Director, 'Waiting' Written by Mailí Ní Ghormáin.

Dec 2022 - July 2023 Director/Producer, 'Ghost Light', Written by Molly O'Gorman.
@ Golden Goose Theatre (FEB, 5 days) @ The Hope Theatre (JULY, 3 Weeks)

2022 Assistant Director, 'Please Hold' Written and Directed by Joseph Hollas, @ Actors East, Dalston (July 27th-July 30th).

2022 Director/Producer, 'Revelations' Written by Saoirse D Byrne, Brighton Fringe @ St. Marys Church, Kemptown (May 26th and 27th) and FUSE Festival @ Rose Theatre, Kingston (July 5th/ Sold out).

2021 Actor/ Deviser, 'The Honest Forest' Devised by company, Touring to Schools in Birmingham, 2 weeks, 2019. (Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.)

2021 Actor/Deviser, 'Threads of a picture' Devised by company, @Printworks, Birmingham. (Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.)

2020 Actor/ Facilitator @ Safeside, West Midlands Fire Service. (Royal Birmingham Conservatoire)

Training

BA(HONS) Applied Theatre at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - 1st Class Degree

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts- DDD

Location

London

Experience

2-5 years

Art forms / Disciplines

  • Dance
  • Film - feature
  • Film - short
  • Literature
  • Multi-disciplinary / cross art form
  • Music
  • Theatre / Live perfomance

What I do

  • Creative Access
  • Devising
  • Directing
  • Dramaturgy
  • Facilitating
  • Music - Plays Instruments
  • Producing
  • Theatre making
  • Working with young people
  • Working within a Community / with community participants
  • Workshopping & Development
  • Writing

Additional Languages

Greek

Social

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