Kristóf Deák
Directing
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.
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. During this time, he learned editing from his classmates, and subsequently worked as a freelance editor.
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In 2010, he completed the MA in Film and TV Directing course at the University of Westminster. 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.
Known for
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- 2025Egykutya Director
- 2022The Grandson Writer, Executive Producer, Director
- 2019Captives Director
- 2019HajDani és MajDani Director, Writer
- 2018Best Game Ever Director, Screenplay
- 20172017 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Live Action Director
- 2016Sing Screenplay, Producer, Director
- 2015Beverley Editor