INTERNATIONAL filmmaking ACCOLADES


AWARD-WINNING Wedding videographer in EUROPE

We are but art
we live in shadows of shimmering dreams
we love, but never give ourselvesonly our words
we are poems unspoken,
black butterflies, dark diamonds,
ladies of poetry

“Dark Diamonds and Black Butterflies” – Petal

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Wedding Videographer Awards in Europe and the World

if your dreams don’t scare you they aren’t big enough


From intimate ceremonies nestled in picturesque European villages to luxurious celebrations hosted in iconic destinations, my journey as an Award-Winning Wedding Videographer in Europe and the world has been nothing short of extraordinary. The trust bestowed upon me by countless couples and the acclaim received from esteemed industry professionals worldwide have propelled my work onto the global stage. Today, the Cinema of Poetry is considered to be one of the Top Awarded Filmmakers internationally. This recognition serves as a testament to the passion and dedication I invest in every wedding project.

Top Award-Winning Wedding Videographer in Europe: Wedding Filmmaker of the Year 2018 Kostas Petsas from Cinema of Poetry

Wedding Filmmaker of the Year
Golden Lens Awards
November 2018, Brazil

Top Award-Winning Wedding Videographer in Europe 2018 Kostas Petsas from Cinema of Poetry

Europe’s Best Wedding Film Award
Way Up North Awards
April 2019, Cannes

Top Award-Winning Wedding Videographer in Europe: Best Experimental Short Film by Kostas Petsas from Cinema of Poetry

Best Experimental Short Films
London Greek Film Festival
May 2018, Athens

Top Award-Winning Wedding Videographer in Europe: All Accolades

don’t count the days, make the days count


In recent years, I’ve been privileged to earn over 60 prestigious videography awards, acknowledging my roles as a director, filmmaker, and editor. These accolades have been granted by esteemed Professional Associations and International Film Festivals, many of which have showcased my films in theaters across the globe as Official Selections. It’s worth noting that these Film Festivals are not confined solely to the wedding industry.

I feel truly thankful for all the love from the professional community. But, I am also especially grateful for all the couples who trust my approach and professional ethos.

Awards per se may be regarded as meaningless vanity, but this love and trust give me the incentive to keep putting my soul into what I do. You can check out a few of my most significant milestones, achievements, and International Wedding Videography Accolades on the roadmap below.

Top Award-Winning Wedding Videographer in Europe:  Kostas Petsas from Cinema of Poetry is International Filmmaker of the Year 2019

Most Awarded Wedding Filmmaker in the World
Golden Lens Awards by Inspiration Photographers
November 2019, Brazil

2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
  • International Videographer of the Year
  • Europe’s Best Wedding Film
  • Top 3 Europe’s Best Wedding Videographer, WUN
  • Best Europe Film at the European Cinematography Awards
  • Best Experimental Film Odysseus Award at the London Greek Film Festival 2018 
  • Best Editing at the Athens Short Film Festival 2018
  • Special Jury Award at the Germany International Film Festival
  • Gold Lion Award at the Barcelona International Film Festival
  • Best Avant-Garde Film and Best Editing Bronze Award at Global Independent Film Awards
  • Best Travel Film at the Global Short Film Awards Cannes
  • Official Selection at more than 30 International Film Festivals with live Screenings
2017
  • International Videographer of the Year, Golden Lens Award
  • Most Awarded Filmmaker Worldwide
  • Wedding Film of the Year, Inspiration Photographers
  • Best Pre Wedding Film of the Year, Golden Lens
  • Best Short Film, Blue Star Award, at the Portugal International Film Festival
  • Best Foreign Short Film at the London Independent Film Awards
  • Best Super Short Documentary at the Berlin Flash Film Festival
  • Grand Award at Cinema Poetica
  • Best Experimental short film award in the 4th Montevideo World Film Festival (Montecine)
  • Best Promotional Film, Flying Robot Film Festival San Francisco
  • Best Cinematography at Under 5 min Film Festival  
  • Best Short Documentary at the European Independent Film Awards
  • Best Filmmaker and Best Cinematography at the Barcelona Planet Film Festival
  • Festival Award at the 5th international Documentary Film Festival of Ierapetra
  • Best Short Documentary and Best Poster at the 5 Continents International Film Festival 
  • Audience Award at the 12 Month Film Festival
  • Experimental of the Μonth at The Monthly Film Festival (TMFF)
  • Best Short Documentary and Best Edit at the Frostbite International Film Festival
  • Best Editor at the Direct Monthly Online Film Festival (DMOFF)
  • Best Short, Best Edit and Best Original Idea Nominee at the Top Indie Film Awards 2017
  • Special Mention Prize at the Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards
  • Honorable Mention for Best Inspirational Film at the Top Shorts Film Festival 
  • Honorable Mention for Best Inspirational Film at the Los Angeles Film Awards
2015
  • Best Wedding Film, WPV Convention Greece

Judge

International Contests and film festivals


Having won a significant number of wedding Videography Awards in Europe and the World, I also have had the honor to Judge several Top International Filmmaking Contests and Film Festivals:

  • December 2018 Annual Video Contest of the Romanian Association Fotografi Cameramani
  • March 2019, Annual contest of Video Forum Europe Premios UnionWep
  • 2019, Quarterly Video contest International Golden Heart (IGHA)
  • November 2019, 4th round of Bride Association Videographers contest
  • December 2019 Annual Video Contest of the Romanian Association Fotografi Cameramani
  • December 2019 Super Judge in WEVA Video Contest
  • February 2020, 1st round of Bride Association Videographers contest
  • November 2020 1st ANV Film Festival (Italy)
  • December 2020 Annual Video Contest of the Romanian Association Fotografi Cameramani
  • March 2021, Annual Video Contest of the Latvian Videographers Association
  • April 2023, 4th ANV Film Festival – Portfolio Review and Judging of the Film Festival (Italy)
  • September 2023, Annual Contest of the Indian Photographers Association WeddingSutra Photography Awards

Speaker

Workshops & Conferences


Being acclaimed as the top award-winning videographer in Europe, I have been called to share my vision and expertise by speaking at several top-tier international Videography Conferences and Workshops. I am always happy to openly share my knowledge and professional experience with colleagues because it is important to support the international professional Community of Videographers. It also contributes to raising the level of wedding filmmaking as a sector overall.

  • May 7-10, 2018, Santorini, Greece: Keynote Presentation Caldera Workshop
  • October 2018: Creative Filmmaking Online Course for the Unraveled Academy
  • March 18-21, 2019, Santorini, Greece: Keynote Presentation Caldera Workshop
  • October 14-16, 2019, Aveiro, Portugal: Keynote Presentation & Masterclass Inspiration Conference
  • November 6-8, 2019, Reggio Calabria, Italy: 2-day Masterclass Associazione Nazionale Videografi
  • November 26-27 2019, Marrakech, Morroco: 1-day Masterclass Caldera Workshop
  • November 11-13, 2020, Barcelona, Spain: Keynote Presentation in Video Forum Europe (BODAF)
  • November 2021, Bordeaux, France: Keynote Presentation at the Kick-Ass Workshop
Wedding Filmmaker of the Year 2018 Award Kostas Petsas

Keynote Presentation, Masterclass
Inspiration Conference
October 2019, Portugal

Europe's Best Wedding Video 2018 Kostas Petsas

2-Day Masterclass
Italian Videographers Association ANV
November 2019, Italy

Best Experimental Short Film by filmmaker Kostas Petsas

Keynote Presentation, Shooting, Portfolio Review
Caldera Workshop
March 2019, Greece

As I continue to chart my path in the world of wedding videography, these milestones, achievements, and awards serve as a constant reminder of the beautiful stories I’ve had the privilege to document and the remarkable people I’ve met along the way. They inspire me to push the boundaries of creativity and ensure that every frame I capture tells a story that will be cherished for generations to come.

Let’s Tell Your Story

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