Ray Studios houses a wide range of specialties, including specialized set construction and special effects, product design and prototyping, props and vehicles, as well as models and miniatures
By bringing together a team of professionals with experience, enthusiasm, and flexibility, Ray Studios counts on a vast shared skill set (designers, sculptors, engineers, and craftsmen of all specialties), which enables the company to tackle virtually any creative challenge. The Ray Studios team operates innovatively, combining traditional hand skills with the latest technology to find creative solutions.
MANAGEMENT
DImitris lazoulos
Construction Manager – CEO
Dimitris is an established set construction manager born in Athens, Greece, in the late seventies. While running an Athens-based workshop for more than a decade, Dimitris also enjoys seeking challenging projects worldwide.
He studied Product Design at AKTO (Athens Art and Technology Society) as well as handmade jewellery, sculpture, and moulding techniques at the National Jewellery School of Athens. He worked in various fields of design as a product designer, an interior designer, and an art director.
Since 2003, he has been working as a construction manager and special effects supervisor in feature films, TV commercials, and theatres, both with local and foreign production companies.
FOIVOS KOUVDOS
Construction Foreman
Foivos Kouvdos is an Athens-born scenic craftsman and construction foreman with 20 years of experience in feature films and commercials. Combining hands-on artistry with technical precision, he specializes in set construction, leading technical teams through his expertise and creative problem-solving skills in every project.
Raised in a mechanics workshop and trained in Design Engineering (University of the Aegean), Foivos bridges craftsmanship and technical rigor, whether working with wood, metal, or unconventional materials. His material knowledge and adaptability have made him a trusted collaborator for international studios (Amazon, Disney, Paramount Pictures) and Greek productions, where his ability to deliver under tight deadlines shines on complex, high-pressure sets.
SCENIC ARTISTS
APOSTOLIS POLYCHRONIADIS
Scenic Artist – Charge Scenic
20+ years of working experience as a scenic artist in film, tv, theatre and advertisement. Started as a backdrop painter for theatre and was lead scenic painter at the national opera house of Greece. The last 10 years works mainly for film and advertisement as a lead scenic artist. Additional skills include concept art, illustration, & photoshop.
Giannis Hionis
Scenic Artist – Standby Painter
25+ years of experience as a scenic artist for film, TV, theatre, and advertisement. Works mainly for film and is a trusted veteran among the Greek art department crews. Additional skills include traditional painting and construction.
Margarita Pirounidou
Scenic Painter
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Marco Ruiz
Scenic Artist – Lead Scenic
20+ years of experience as a scenic artist for film, TV, theatre, and advertisement. Worked most of his career for film in various locations in Europe for international productions such as Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings and The Sisters Brothers, among others. Additional Skills include illustration, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
SCulptors
SOCRATIS PAPADOPOULOS
Key Sculptor
Socratis Papadopoulos is a skilled freelance sculptor and painter with extensive experience in theatrical and film set construction. His portfolio includes full set constructions for productions like “The Institute of Global Loneliness” and “Don Quixote, Book 2, Chapter 23,” showcased in Greece and Switzerland. He has also contributed to cinematographic projects such as Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” where he participated as Head Sculptor, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” and “KILLER HEAT,” demonstrating his versatility and commitment to innovative set design and construction.
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12 Dec 2024
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12 Dec 2024
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