DESPOINA SOTIROPOULOU
DS PRODUCTIONS
Journalist | Author | Director
Member of the Union of Journalists (ESIEA), specializing in cultural reporting.
Creator of audiovisual works and active member of local government, with a strong presence in culture and social contribution.
About
Despoina Sotiropoulou is a journalist, author, and director with a dynamic presence in the fields of culture and social impact.
As a member of ESIEA, she specializes in cultural journalism, while also maintaining an active role in local government, having held key administrative positions in the Municipality of Nikaia – Agios Ioannis Rentis, Greece.
She is the founder of ds productions, an audiovisual production company focused on documentaries, short films, podcasts, and cultural projects, collaborating with organizations such as COSMOTE HISTORY.
Her work is defined by artistic expression, social sensitivity, and a strong commitment to cultural storytelling.
Administrative & Political Activity
Elected Member of Local Government
Municipality of Nikaia – Ag. I. Rentis
Administrative Positions:
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President of the Municipal Council
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Deputy Mayor of Social Services & Equality
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Deputy Mayor of Green Spaces
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Deputy Mayor for Senior Citizens Affairs
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President of the Municipal Public Benefit Enterprise
Additional Role:
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Member of the Equality Committee – Regional Union of Municipalities of Attica (PEDA)
Audiovisual Productions
Founder of ds productions
Activities:
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Documentaries
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Short Films
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Podcasts
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History & Cultural Projects
Collaborations:
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COSMOTE HISTORY
Documentaries & Distinctions
Awarded documentaries in International Film Festivals:
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Daughters of Silence (2023)
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I Am the Beast (2024)
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The Fire of Peace (2025)
Author Work
Publications: Infognomon
Publisher: Savvas Kalenteridis
Books:
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I Swear on My Wrinkles
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What… Did We Say Love Is?
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My Left Side
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With No Name
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I… The Beast
Audiobooks:
Available on Bookvoice
Social Contribution
All proceeds from her books are donated to:
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Children with cancer
(Pediatric Oncology Hospital “M. Vardinogianni”) -
Abandoned children under legal protection
(Children’s Hospitals “Agia Sophia” & “Aglia Kyriakou”)
Social contribution is a core pillar of her work and identity.
Documentaries • Short Films • Podcasts • Cultural Projects
Produced by ds productions
