Filmmaker | Artist | Teacher

 

Cultural Integration through Art and Storytelling

Vicky Yiannoutsos is a New Zealand born Greek creative artist, teacher, acting coach and award-winning director with 35+ years of experience in the film and theatre industry.

Vicky draws on New Zealand and Greece's rich cultural diversity to create global work, exploring timeless themes that contemporise Greek myths.

Through this website, explore the relevance of the myth of Demeter and Persephone in today's world. Discover Vicky’s artistic expressions, insightful articles, and thought-provoking questions that reveal how these ancient stories continue to inspire and inform modern life. 

Join us in exploring the enduring impact of mythology on contemporary culture and creativity.

I carry two cultures, two languages, two worlds. I belong to both; I belong to neither. I am Persephone, destined forever to journey between them.
— Vicky Yiannoutsos
Ancient Greek bas-relief sculpture of a Persephone

The Persephone
Project

Black and white photograph depicting a woman sitting on a sofa holding papers, facing a camera setup. Another woman sits on a chair looking towards a large screen displaying two portraits. The room has a modern interior with a potted plant and wall art.

Film Acting
Workshops

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