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Born in 1996 and raised in Paris, Calypso earned her bachelor's in film and television at La Sorbonne University in 2016. She is a member of IATSE 667 and 669.

 

How did you start filmmaking?

 

I grew up surrounded by music and started playing the violin, then drums, from the age of four. At five, I discovered photography and quickly became passionate about capturing moments—whether on land or underwater—during my family vacations.

What's your educational background?

When I was eleven, I got my first computer and began learning video editing on my own. This creative spark led me to study film directing at ESRA, a film school in Paris, and later to pursue a cinema and television program at Sorbonne University Paris III.

Willing to improve my English, I spent a year in Australia dedicated to language study. I then moved to Canada, where I spent two years working on film sets in Vancouver, and as a photo retoucher specializing in actor headshots.

What services do you provide?

Today, I live in Switzerland and work as an independent filmmaker. My main focus is directing commercials, documentaries and corporate films. From script development to editing, I can manage every step of the production process . Directing and editing are my strongest skills, and I am available to hire as both director and editor. 

Do you have any creative projects outside of filmmaking?

When I'm not on set, I teach drums to children—including those with learning differences.

Since 2018, I have been an active member of the Kino filmmaking movement, directing around 20 short films within strict time constraints (48 to 72 hours).​ In my free time, I also compose rap music under the name Calypop—a personal project where I explore rhythm, writing, and self-expression.

What's next for you?

My goal is to direct more and more fiction films.

© 2026 By Calypso Dionis. 

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