Dionyssis Samiotis is a producer of over 30 feature films, among which, box office hits such as "Politiki Kouzina" (A Touch of Spice) (2003), "My Name is Eftihia" (2019), "Smyrna" (2021), and "Murderess" (2023). Associate producer in Costa Gavras’ film “EDEN IS WEST” and co-producer/production co-ordinator in a number of international co-productions (such as “The Kings of Mykonos” by Peter Andrikides, “O Jerusalem” by Ellie Chouraqui, “Fugitive Pieces” by Jeremy Podeswa).

 

He has studied LL. B, Athens University Law School, (1988), LL.M in Commercial & Corporate law (University of London, 1988-89) focusing on intellectual property rights, along with undertaking Film Business School course, «Financing strategies & Legal Technics» (Madrid, June 1995). Tutor on Production Finance and Marketing, in several EU training programs.

 

Since January 2012, he has joined Tanweer Group, developing its business of content sales and distribution in various territories (Greece, Cyprus, Middle East, India, Turkey, East Europe), as member of the board and Vice President of Sales, Acquisitions and Business development.

 

Heading Tanweer Productions, he is currently producing multiple TV Series. Αfter the success of critical and commercial success "My Name is Eftihia", TV series "42°C" and documentary series "Ancient Greek Technology: From God to Man" for Cosmote TV, along with feature film "Smyrna", winner of 5 Hellenic Film Academy Awards, Tanweer Production’s latest ventures consist of feature film “The Murderess”, based on the acclaimed landmark novel by Alexandros Papadiamantis, mini drama series «17 Threads» for COSMOTE TV, and international co- production “So Long Marianne” – based on the life of iconic Leonard Cohen.