Μαρια Κανταρίδου

Maria Kantaridou (born 2002, Evros) is a photographer and audiovisual artist. She studied Photography and Audiovisual Arts at the University of West Attica and completed an internship at the Prague Film Institute (May–July 2025) as content creator, assistant director, and set photographer. Based in Athens, she works in the city's music and cultural scene, specializing in concert and event photography while also creating short films, music videos, commercials, and occasional wedding photography projects.

Content Creator / Assistant Director / Set Photographer at Prague Film Institute (2025-05 – 2025-07)

Internship at Prague Film Institute with focus on content creation, assistant directing, and set photography

• Assisted in the direction and production of several short films
• Set Photographer and BTS documentation for student and independent productions
• Completed 1-Month Filmmaking Course

Concert and Event Photographer at Athens Music and Cultural Scene (Present)

Active in Athens' live music scene documenting concerts and events

• Active in Athens' live music scene as a concert and event photographer

Camera Trainee at Feature Film Production

Assisted the camera department with equipment setup and on-set support

• Assisted the camera department with equipment setup and on-set support

Content Creator at Independent / Local Brands (Present)

Creator of short films, music videos, and commercial content

• Creator of short films, music videos, and commercial content for local brands
• Occasional work as a wedding photographer

BA in Photography & Audiovisual Arts – University of West Attica (2020 – 2025)

Certificate in Filmmaking Course – Prague Film Institute (2025-07 – 2025-07)