Elena Yianni
Theatre + Film Director | Bold New Writing & Underrepresented Voices |
Founder of AMDA (Artists' Movement for Developing Artistry)
I’m a London-based, Greek Cypriot Theatre and Film Director creating work rooted in identity, culture and community. I direct bold new writing and human-centred stories that explore the world we live in - always with a thread of hope.
Currently:
Assistant Director (The Ophiolite, 2026 Season, Theatro Technis, Dir. Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE).
Founder of AMDA (Artists’ Movement for Developing Artistry), a multidisciplinary CIC nurturing the next generation of creatives.
Founder, Producer & Lead Facilitator of The Directors Club, a development space for early + emerging directors.
Creator of Directing Unfiltered, a mentoring initiative supporting young and emerging directors.
As a Director:
Five Words That Define My Work
New. Raw. Human. Urgent. Hopeful.
Five Words That Guide My Practice
Collaborative. Story-led. Actor-centred. Visual. People-focused.
Interested in collaborating or starting a conversation?
