GEORGIA
PARIMATCH
DIRECTORS

MARK STRYDOM

Mark Strydom is a filmmaker with a passion for storytelling and striking visuals. He studied theatre and drama at Rhodes University before winning accolades at the MNET Edit Awards for his short film Men of The Number.

His career as a commercials director began after honing his craft under South Africa’s top directors. Known for capturing unguarded moments and eliciting compelling performances, Mark brings a refined, cinematic touch to every project.

From dynamic narratives to visually rich food commercials, his work with global brands showcases his mastery of color, pacing, and immersive storytelling—cementing his reputation as a premium visual storyteller.

https://vimeo.com/directedbymarkstry

SIMAS LINDESIS

Simas is a true craftsman and handles perfectly the production of a film. His story telling has a strong visual style and thanks to his experience as an actor, he can also get a great performance from 'real people’.

https://vimeo.com/simaslindesis

MICHAEL MEDOWAY

Michael Medoway is known for telling authentic stories that weave brand culture into honest narratives, blending elements of vérité realism with cinematic polish. Michael was selected for a 2019 YDA and included in SHOOT’s 2019 New Directors Showcase for his work on the Lexus branded film, ”The Art of The Dunk”. For the 2020 & 2021 Detroit Pistons anthem campaigns, Michael was awarded several CLIOS and shortlisted for D&AD, ONE SHOW, 1.4, Webby and ADC Awards. His short doc “El Gallo” on world-champion boxer Juan Estrada, was an official selection at DOC NYC 2018, winning ‘Best Short Documentary’ at the Rome Independent Cinema Festival and was picked up by DAZN for broadcast. Michael’s work has been featured in Shots, Little Black Book, BooooooomTV and Director’s Notes. Michael loves, in no particular order: basketball, coffee, Haruki Murakami novels, red wine and good company

https://vimeo.com/medoway

DEAN G MOORE

Dean, by way of Hinckley, Falmouth, Karlstad, and Toronto, is a London-based, award-winning, multidisciplinary director working across factual films and commercial campaigns. He has worked for global brands such as Apple, Adidas, Budweiser, Formula 1, LEGO, NBA, Timberland, Virgin, Vogue, and WWF.

In 2020, Dean was nominated for an AICP Next Award for his work on BWM’s campaign ‘First Fashion’ featuring actor, model, and activist Indya Moore. In 2019, Dean was commissioned by TOPIC to direct the pilot episode of his documentary series “Over My Dead Hobby” exploring the world of niche magazines that support obscure hobbies.

In 2018, Dean directed the interactive documentary ‘Change Gout’ that went on to win two Cannes Lion Pharma and two Health Clios awards. In the same year, he produced the multi-cam 16mm music video “Non-Stop” for Drake which has been streamed over eighty million times.
For two consecutive years running, Dean was selected as an ‘emerging artist’ by the New/Now Festival for his films “Tunnel Vision” and “Ctrl Alt Shift”.

https://vimeo.com/deangmoore

SERGII SHEVTSOV

With experience in an agency—spending eight years first as a copywriter and then as a creative lead—Sergey is always ready to refine a script and seeks out unexpected interpretations in his storytelling. He is particularly drawn to fresh, unconventional narratives and enjoys sharing emotional experiences through short video formats, presenting even the simplest stories in a unique and memorable way.

https://vimeo.com/sergiishevtsov

SLAVA MELNYK

Slava is a Ukrainian director and cameraman. He has been working in the film industry for a long time, and has produced videos for such brands as Gillette, Flint, Favbet, Glovo and others.

Slava works with enthusiasm and dedication, he brings to life the ideas of clients and agencies, turning them into a finished video product.

https://vimeo.com/melnykdirector
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