Despina Moraitou
Thessaloniki, Greece , Other
Profession
Filmmaker
Writer
Personal Bio
Despina Moraitou (currently living in Greece) — optioned screenwriter, Stowe Story Labs alum, Roadmap Writers Top Tier member, Top 3% Coverfly, top 15% Nicholl. A ‘script-for-hire’ she wrote is in pre-production.
Despina wrote, produced, directed, and acted in THE COORDINATES (Drama Short). She wrote and co-produced GREEK PHILOSOPHIA AND CHICKENS (Comedy/Drama Short) starring Lainie Kazan and Lukas Hassel.
Despina was born and raised in Greece. She holds two M.A. degrees in International Relations and Criminology. She has worked as legislative director and chief of staff for the the NYS Senate and as On-Air talent, writer, and producer for Canadian TV.
Despina’s scripts favor female protagonists in complicated family dynamics who have tripped over cultural or moral barriers. She gravitates toward Fantasy inspired by the myths of her childhood. She also writes Comedy out of herself being a ‘Greek in America.’ Like that time she learned never to trust Americans “bearing” brownies. Or, eat five of them in a row.
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