Alkis Tzortzoglou, born and raised in Greece, moved to the United States when he was 17 years old to pursue a career in directing and screenwriting in the film and television industry. He graduated with honors from the City College of New York receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film and TV Production, and went on to receive two screenwriting certificates from NYU (Feature Film Screenwriting Certificate/TV Screenwriting Certificate).

Alkis directed, wrote, and produced his first short film 101 Knocks (12:03), a drama that went on to win numerous awards and nominations in festivals all over the world. His latest short film Dear Chloe (13:47), a coming-of-age drama in which he wrote, directed, and produced, is currently on its festival run. Alkis has recently completed his first feature film screenplay titled Remember, a psychological drama set in Greece that is currently in early pre-production.

Alkis went on to create a video production company called Dawnbreak Media, specializing in filming content/commercials for various businesses and/or individuals; a notable client being the Archdiocese of America, Archbishop Elpidophoros. Additionally, Alkis also works as a camera operator and camera assistant on various projects ranging from narratives, commercials, news coverage, music videos, etc. further expanding his versatility and knowledge within the industry.

Alkis has also co-founded Film Chronicle, a film platform/online festival, aimed towards assisting, and promoting film students who are currently in college.

With a deep understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of filmmaking, Alkis is dedicated towards crafting character-driven stories that resonate with audiences on a deep and emotional level.