Vasili Manikas is a writer, director & producer

who graduated from the University of Toronto with degrees in Cognitive Science, Psychology, and Philosophy. He has worked as an Production Assistant and Assistant Director on projects such as The Expanse, Painkiller, F.U.B.A.R., and feature films like Slumberland and Thanksgiving.

Vasili first began writing and directing films in middle school. Over the years, his work has been featured at festivals in Canada and abroad, spanning genres like crime, horror, and comedy.

When not working on film projects, he can be found at his family’s pizzeria, Danforth Pizza House, in Toronto’s Greektown.

Dimitri is a producer & production manager

who holds an undergraduate degree in History and a master’s in European, Russian, and Eurasian Affairs from the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

Dimitri has conducted independent research on the political culture of the Mani Peninsula and worked with Greece’s ELIAMEP institute on economic relations between Canada and the European Union.

Dimitri began making films as a teenager, helping his brother Vasili with his passion projects. He has since served as executive producer on several short films, where he enjoys managing the needs of both crew and production staff.

When not overseeing the chaos of a film set, Dimitri works tirelessly in front of the oven at the family pizzeria.