Kristóf Deák

Known for

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. 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.

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Sing

20167.5out of 10

The Grandson

20227.1out of 10

2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Live Action

20176.9out of 10

HajDani és MajDani

20190.0out of 10

Best Game Ever

20186.0out of 10

Captives

20196.1out of 10

Beverley

20157.0out of 10

Egykutya

20254.5out of 10

Hacktion

20117.0out of 10