“I don’t just watch films — I see them. I study them. Every frame, every shadow, every silence.”
My journey began not with a camera in my hand, but with questions in my heart. What makes a scene unforgettable? What moves an audience to tears with a single look? For over two decades, I’ve searched for those answers — not by chasing trends, but by immersing myself in the craft, history, and soul of cinema.
From the golden age of Hollywood to world cinema’s greats like Kurosawa, Ozu, Spielberg, I’ve studied the techniques, the emotional truths, and the artistic discipline that separates content from art. That obsession became a lifelong devotion.
As a filmmaker, I’ve written, produced, directed, and edited projects that have earned over 150 international awards. But beyond trophies, my greatest achievement has been sharing that knowledge.
As Director of the Film & Television Program at Trebas Institute in Montreal, I’ve taught and mentored over a thousand students across 17 years — guiding passionate minds toward creative mastery. And that’s no easy task. Talent is everywhere. But teaching requires patience, empathy, and vision — the ability to explain complex ideas with clarity and soul.
This site — and everything I create under The Academy of Koutroubis — is dedicated to the disciplined artists who know that cinema is more than entertainment. It’s a language. A craft. A responsibility.
Whether you’re here to read my filmmaking blogs, discover my projects, or begin your own journey through my online film school — you’re in the right place.
I believe in the power of film to heal, to challenge, to inspire. I believe every frame matters.
And if you believe that too — then you’re already one of us.