Yama

Independence Day in Athens. A girl is not allowed to play with the boys. Neither is a small boy, an immigrant’s son.The girl lights a small fire and tells a small lie about the boy. Small lies easily get out of control. So do small racist fires.

Director, scriptwriter Andreas Vakalios was born in Budapest, Hungary and was raised in Athens, Greece. He studied Digital Arts (MFA) at the Athens School of Fine Arts. He is a Talents Sarajevo alumnus and a Stravros Niarchos Foundation Artist Fellowship Award recipient. His short film "Mila" was awarded Best Greek Films by the Greek Film's Critics' Association among 9 other awards and 30 international film festivals. He lives in Athens. Filmography: Yama (2022) Short Film - director, scriptwriter Mila (2019) Short Film - director Deathcar (2018) Short Film - director

• 20º International Short Film Festival In The Palace (2023) – Official Selection (Bulgaria)