NIA ALAVEZOS

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Nia Alavezos is a writer, director, and BAFTA Cymru nominated producer based in South Wales. Nia's first chance at writing and directing, and what changed the course of her creative endeavours, was Timeless Gifts– Sun & Moon's 2021 Christmas short. Her breakout film Passenger was commissioned by Ffilm Cymru, BBC Wales, and BFI Network Wales in 2022. Passenger wrapped Spring 2024 and premiered at the Aesthetica Short Film Festival in November. She is currently working on developing her first feature film with funding and continued support from Ffilm Cymru Wales. 

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She produced Spectre of the Bear, also commissioned by Ffilm Cymru’s Beacons short film scheme. Spectre has completed its festival run and was recently nominated for a 2024 BAFTA Cymru award for Best Short Film. Nia just finished producing Sivan Raphaely's 2D animated film The Smell of Chicken, which made its debut at the 2024 Manchester Animation Festival, and is wrapping up producing Laura Tofarides' stop motion short Brain Space––due to complete by spring 2025.