Sunday sunrises in the exotic state of Kypseli. The sound of awakening dominates the soundscape, and the mind quickly remembers that in an hour we will have an ordino on an important day. Shooting of the fourth cycle of “Tail Shots” begins. Soon I will meet with my entire TV family after a long break.

There is love in the atmosphere and this is one of our biggest achievements. Human relationships are complex, and work balances are often fragile. Here, however, the label of work does not dominate. This gift given to us means so much more to me, Tasula, but also to every precious friend and partner I meet in this field. Everything is ready, we enter the production van. Departure to the first location.

The day promises to be very interesting. Of course, this is how I would characterize most of my days, often diametrically opposed. I have the privilege to venture into the uncharted waters of cinema. For some time to live someone else’s life and with a camera to talk about important or insignificant things, inside and outside the borders. With a lens, you filter, decipher everything that breaks your heart, sharpen or soften corners, and then record to share it all together. Today through television, the next day through the production of an advertisement or a music video, a movie. The quiver is great as long as you find the right form of storytelling that will serve the story. We’re getting close. I think in terms of plans, timing, and contemplate contingencies. We arrived.

First stop is the Shinias Wetland, where members and volunteers of the Ornithological Society await. Familiar faces graced us with their presence again. Many times we return to the topic to see if anything has changed. One step at a time. Small or big battles to protect the environment, and prepare the next generation, which can perceive the world differently.

The second scene of the day is the beach and our first contact with the residents of Aegean Rebreath. The marine environment is at the center of an interesting discussion. The source of the problem is always the same. Deep darkness for a predominantly educational issue.

“Through a lens, you filter, decipher everything that breaks your heart, sharpen or soften the corners, and then write it down to share it all.”

The next location is our favorite Gaidourokhora. I love these creatures. And again, Isidoros will try to bite the tripod, and Manu, the leader of the herd, will do everything to be in front of the cameras while Tatiana talks. We learned another unpleasant story about violence. Misfortune.

The light falls and we return to the center of Athens for the last shoot. There is time until we arrive. Inform partners of the next day’s schedule and technical needs. On trips I often find an opportunity to work with mail, correct and coordinate other “current” projects. It looks like we’ve reached our goal.

The cameras are recording. One of the affected dogs of the Sparta municipal kennel found a warm hug. The before and after photos are shocking. Man is capable of both the best and the worst. The four-legged Odysseus, fortunately, found his Ithaca.

Let’s return to the geographical beginning of our history. I have to write a text tonight as Alexandra kindly asked me to keep an eye on her interesting schedule. Maybe tomorrow after shooting I will enjoy a nice dinner with friends, a theater performance, or find myself in a dark room. There are films to watch.

What’s for sure is that in the evening hours I like to work on the next creative projects. During this period, writing a fictional script harmoniously alternates with the next novel. Night flair works for me. Let me write in the morning. A colossal failure that will definitely end with an espresso with freddo in Fokionos just before I get to the office.

During this period, Panagiotis Kuntoras directs the 4th cycle of the show “Plana me ura” of the ERT2 TV channel and co-directs the children’s show “Cabbage and Laughter” (ERT2). Two new documentaries have been completed (Mauthausen and All That Insatiable Magic) and are expected to premiere in 2023.