Kristóf Deák (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈkriʃtoːf ˈdɛaːk]; born June 7, 1982) is a Hungarian film director, screenwriter, film producer and editor who is best known for his work on Sing, which earned him critical appraisal and recognition including the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 89th Academy Awards in 2017.[1][2][3]
Kristóf Deák | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 June 1982 Budapest, Hungary |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Notable work | Sing (Mindenki) |
Life edit
Starting his studies in electrical engineering at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, he later switched to the University of Theater and Film's film production course.[4] During this time, he learned editing from his classmates, and subsequently worked as a freelance editor.[5][6] In 2010 he completed the MA in Film and TV Directing course at the University of Westminster.[7]
In 2011, he directed episodes of the popular Hungarian television series Hacktion.
In 2017, his short film Sing won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Country | Genre/type | Director | Screenwriter | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Grandson | Hungary | Action | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016 | Sing (Mindenki) | Hungary | Short | Yes | Yes | Producer |
| 2015 | Beverley | UK | Short | Editor | ||
| 2014 | The Roof | UK | Short | Editor | ||
| 2013 | The Hummingbird | Spain-UK | Short | Editor | ||
| 2013 | The UnDream | UK | Short | Editor, assistant director | ||
| 2012 | The Boss | UK | Short | Yes | Editor | |
| 2012 | Losing It | UK[8] | Short | Yes | script editor, producer | |
| 2010 | Golf with a Shotgun | UK | Short | Yes | Yes | script editor |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Country | Genre/type | Director | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Hacktion | Hungary | TV series | Yes (12 episodes) | Editor (2 episodes) |
Awards and honors edit
- Audience Award – 32nd Festival du Cinéma Européen de Lille (Sing, 2016)[9]
- Audience Award – Festival Internacional de Cine Lanzarote (Sing, 2016)[10]
- People's Choice Award – Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF Kids (Sing, 2016)[10]
- Daazo.com Special Award – Budapest Friss Hús Fesztivál (Sing, 2016)[11]
- Grand Prix and Best Short Award – International Competition – Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (Sing, 2016)[12]
- Audience Award – Sapporo Shortsfest, Japan (Sing, 2016)[13]
- Adult Jury Prize—Live-action Short Film – 34th Chicago International Children's Film Festival (Sing, 2016)[14]
- Best Short Fiction Film – 19th Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People (Sing, 2016)[15]
- Best Short Film for Children 2nd Prize – Interfilm KUKI + TeenScreen Berlin (Sing, 2016)[16]
- Lovas Nándor Award (for the best film plan on the pitchforum) – Friss Hús Festival (A legjobb játék, 2016)[11]
- Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film – 89th Academy Awards (Sing, 2016)[17]
- Balázs Béla Award (2017)[18]
References edit
- ^ Merry, Stephanie (24 January 2017). "Oscar nominations 2017: Complete list of nominees; 'La La Land's' 14 ties record". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ "Oscar Nominations 2017: The Complete List – 89th Academy Awards". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. January 24, 2017. Archived from the original on January 10, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ "Oscar Nominations 2017: See the Full List". Vanity Fair. January 24, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ Fái (27 February 2017). "Deák Kristóf édesapja: Oscar-díjat kaptam a fiamtól születésnapomra" (in Hungarian). borsonline.hu. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ^ Jónás Ágnes (30 June 2016). ""A hallgatás tud igazán hangos lenni" (Beszélgetés Deák Kristóffal)" (in Hungarian). kortarsonline.hu. Archived from the original on 8 April 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ^ Sanja Struna (18 January 2017). "In Conversation with Kristof Deak". Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ "Oscar win for Westminster graduate Kristóf Deák's short film Sing". westminster.ac.uk. 27 February 2017. Archived from the original on 19 May 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ^ Short Films, annafilmstrip.wordpress.com – 2013.
- ^ "Les Funambules du Cinéma Européen, Cérémonie de clôture du 32ème Festival du Cinéma Européen de Lille" (in French). whoozone.com. 18 April 2016.
- ^ a b "Entregados los premios del Festival Internacional de Lanzarote" (in Spanish). elpejeverde.com. 18 April 2016.
- ^ a b "Kiosztották a negyedik Friss Hús rövidfilmfesztivál díjait!" (in Hungarian). daazo.com. 2016. Archived from the original on 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- ^ "Sing, SSFF & ASIA 2016 Award Winning Program-3". shortshorts.org. 2016.
- ^ "SSF 2016 Awards: Audience Award". sapporoshortfest.jp. 2016.
- ^ "2016 Awards, The 34th Chicago International Children's Film Festival, Adult Jury Prize—Live-action Short Film". facets.org. Archived from the original on 2016-11-11. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- ^ "Awards of 19th Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People". olympiafestival.gr. 13 December 2016. Archived from the original on 8 November 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ^ "THe KUKI Awards 2016!". interfilm.de. 2016. Archived from the original on 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- ^ "Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film – Sing". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. January 24, 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ "Balog Zoltán állami művészeti és miniszteri szakmai díjakat adott át" (in Hungarian). kormany.hu. 14 March 2017.