Christos Arfanis
Christos Arfanis (Greek: Χρήστος Αρφάνης; born February 26, 1996)[1] is a Greek filmmaker, screenwriter, director, playwright, and cultural journalist.[2] He is known for his work in independent cinema, theater, and digital media in Greece and internationally.[3] He is also the founder and editor-in-chief of Entertainment News Greece.
Early Life and Education
Arfanis was born in Athens, Greece, and raised in Ilioupoli, Attica. He comes from a family with backgrounds in public service, arts, and sciences. His father, Panagiotis Arfanis (1957–2021), was a chemist and educator, while his maternal lineage includes musician and actor Aris Veliziotis. He initially studied Tourism and Hospitality Management at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens (now part of the University of West Attica). At the age of 20, he shifted his focus toward filmmaking and the performing arts.[4]
Career
Film and Television
Arfanis works as a filmmaker, producing, directing, and writing projects in both Greek and English. His work often explores psychological themes, interpersonal relationships, and social issues.
He is execute producer of the film Survivor’s Choice (2022)[5] featured American actor Eric Roberts.
Other projects include:
Herrings (2015) - He serves as co-producer of Season 3[6]
Falling for AI (2025) - Writter and Co-Director
Dangerous Desire (2026) - Director and Writter
Messolonghi Exodus, 200 Years Later (2026) - Director
Theater
Arfanis has collaborated with playwright and actress Maria Agrapidou on several theatrical productions and monologues. Their work includes:
Twirling Through Life (2022)
Greece I’m Coming Home
Journalism and Media
Since 2020, Arfanis has worked as an entertainment and cultural journalist. He is the founder of Entertainment News Greece, where he publishes interviews, reviews, and industry analysis.
His journalistic work focuses on cinema, performing arts, and media trends, contributing to both Greek and international platforms.
Industry Involvement
In 2023, Arfanis became a member of the Scriptwriters Guild of Greece (E.S.E.). He has also participated as a jury member in international film festivals.
References
- ↑ www.imdb.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8465634/. Retrieved 2026-05-18. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ "Meet Christos Arfanis | Filmmaker (Film Director, Screenwritter, Film Producer) – Member of Scriptwriters Guild of Greece". August 28, 2025.
|Authors list=missing|1=(help) - ↑ "Meet Christos Arfanis". March 10, 2026.
|Authors list=missing|1=(help) - ↑ "Εκδόσεις Σεναριογράφων Ελλάδας - Μια Ρομαντική Προσπάθεια". bookstream.eu. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Survivors-Choice-Eric-Roberts/dp/B0B8MY8H42
- ↑ kannavos, Dimitrios (2026-03-14). "Filmmaker Christos Arfanis Speaks to the Hellenic Los Angeles Media Network - Hellenic Media Group" (in Ελληνικά). Retrieved 2026-05-18.
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