Elia Petridis is a seasoned director, screenwriter, and creative director with an extensive background in feature films, music videos, branded content, and immersive storytelling, boasting over a decade of experience in the industry.
In 2007, he founded production company Filmatics, and in 2017, he established immersive entertainment agency Fever Content. These two entities operate as a transmedia network, constantly exploring innovative methods to convey stories across various mediums.
Elia's work is characterized by a strong narrative and artistic focus, incorporating music, storytelling, and emerging technology to create highly engaging transmedia experiences for both immersive and traditional platforms.
Notably, he released a live-action horror VR experience, Eye for an Eye: A Séance in Virtual Reality, accompanied by an expanded companion short film and an original music score designed to enhance the VR experience for multiple viewings.
Beyond interactive storytelling, Elia is best recognized for writing and directing The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez, starring Academy Award winner Ernest Borgnine in his final on-screen performance and Academy nominee June Squibb.
Throughout his career, he has directed numerous music videos for major labels, including Sub Pop, Def Jam, and Sony Music. Elia holds a Master's degree from the prestigious USC School of Cinematic Arts.
