Kristóf Deák

Personal Info

Known For Director

Kristóf Deák

Biography

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.

Known For

Director

2022
The Grandson

as Director

2019
2019
Captives

as Director

2018
Best Game Ever

as Director

2016
Sing

as Director

Writer

2022
The Grandson

as Writer

2019
2018
Best Game Ever

as Screenplay

2016
Sing

as Screenplay

Producer

2022
The Grandson

as Executive Producer

2016
Sing

as Producer

Editor

2015
Beverley

as Editor

Creator

2011
Hacktion

as Creator