Peter Kambasis
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Peter Kambasis is a Canadian-born writer/director. He graduated from Ryerson University
(Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
) in June 1999, where he received his Bachelor of Applied Arts in Film Production. It was there that he began to produce short film projects primarily for the internet.
Before graduating, Peter had won "Best Fiction Film at the Student Film and Video Festival in Montreal 1998" for his short film It's Not Easy Being Greek
After working for numerous internet companies, he landed work at a Post-Production
Sound Company called Trackworks Inc., where he worked as an Editing Assistant, and eventually, Sound Editor. There he worked with such directors as Atom Egoyan
(Sweet Hereafter, Ararat), Don McKellar (Childstar), Bruce McDonald (Picture Claire, Hard Core Logo) and Paul Schrader
(Autofocus). At that time, he also produced a few internet-only projects, including a series called, "The Wife Beaters" about a duo of controversial rappers which he also acted in.
Along with recording ADR and other sound effects, Peter had also performed voice-over
work in numerous films and TV shows that include: "I Was A Sixth Grade Alien", "Picture Claire", "Ararat
", and "Auto Focus".
Peter continues to write, direct and sometimes act in projects for his website: Kambasis.com.
Yeah I'm Hip Hop (2004) Runner Up - 3rd Annual Hub (Formally "Toronto Computes!") Digital Video Contest. Written, Directed and Starring Peter Kambasis. View it here
Bowlin' (2001) 1st prize at the 1st Annual Toronto Computes! Digital Video Contest. Peter starred in this film. View it here
It's Not Easy Being Greek (1998) “Best Fiction Film” at the Student Film and Video Festival in Montreal 1998 & Special Commendation 1998 CIAFF Awards. Written, Directed and Starring Peter Kambasis. View it here
Ryerson University
Ryerson University is a public research university located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its urban campus is adjacent to Yonge-Dundas Square located at the busiest intersection in Downtown Toronto. The majority of its buildings are in the blocks northeast of the square in Toronto's Garden...
(Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
) in June 1999, where he received his Bachelor of Applied Arts in Film Production. It was there that he began to produce short film projects primarily for the internet.
Before graduating, Peter had won "Best Fiction Film at the Student Film and Video Festival in Montreal 1998" for his short film It's Not Easy Being Greek
After working for numerous internet companies, he landed work at a Post-Production
Post-production
Post-production is part of filmmaking and the video production process. It occurs in the making of motion pictures, television programs, radio programs, advertising, audio recordings, photography, and digital art...
Sound Company called Trackworks Inc., where he worked as an Editing Assistant, and eventually, Sound Editor. There he worked with such directors as Atom Egoyan
Atom Egoyan
Atom Egoyan, OC is a critically acclaimed Armenian-Canadian stage director and film director. Egoyan made his career breakthrough with Exotica...
(Sweet Hereafter, Ararat), Don McKellar (Childstar), Bruce McDonald (Picture Claire, Hard Core Logo) and Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader
Paul Joseph Schrader is an American screenwriter, film director, and former film critic. Apart from his credentials as a director, Schrader is most notably known for his screenplays for Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver and Raging Bull....
(Autofocus). At that time, he also produced a few internet-only projects, including a series called, "The Wife Beaters" about a duo of controversial rappers which he also acted in.
Along with recording ADR and other sound effects, Peter had also performed voice-over
Voice-over
Voice-over is a production technique where a voice which is not part of the narrative is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations...
work in numerous films and TV shows that include: "I Was A Sixth Grade Alien", "Picture Claire", "Ararat
Ararat (film)
Ararat is a 2002 film directed, written, and co-produced by Atom Egoyan based loosely on the Siege of Van during the Armenian Genocide, an event that is disputed by the government of Turkey. In addition to exploring the human impact of that specific historical event, the film also examines the...
", and "Auto Focus".
Peter continues to write, direct and sometimes act in projects for his website: Kambasis.com.
Awards
The Carbon Freeze Sequence (2006) "Award for Best Creativity (Jedi)" - Directed by Peter Kambasis. Produced by Michael Longfield, Micahel Dobbin, Amy Carroll and Victor Szabo. Voiced by Michael Dobbin, Michael Longfield, Peter Kambasis and Amy Carroll. Music by Victor Szabo. View it hereYeah I'm Hip Hop (2004) Runner Up - 3rd Annual Hub (Formally "Toronto Computes!") Digital Video Contest. Written, Directed and Starring Peter Kambasis. View it here
Bowlin' (2001) 1st prize at the 1st Annual Toronto Computes! Digital Video Contest. Peter starred in this film. View it here
It's Not Easy Being Greek (1998) “Best Fiction Film” at the Student Film and Video Festival in Montreal 1998 & Special Commendation 1998 CIAFF Awards. Written, Directed and Starring Peter Kambasis. View it here