Byron Karabatsos is a Philadelphia based filmmaker. His work blurs the boundaries between fictional and documentary forms in an attempt to tell personal and engaging stories that leave viewers asking questions about the world in which they live.

His films have screened and won awards at several domestic and international festivals, including: the 25th annual Big Muddy Film Festival, the 25th annual Denver International Film Festival, the 10th annual Kansas City Filmmaker’s Jubilee, San Francisco’s Short Film Festival and Platforma International Video Festival in Athens, Greece. He’s also a recipient of grants from Philadelphia’s Independent Film and Video Association (PIFVA), Temple University, and Microsoft.

He received an MFA from Temple University’s Film Program. He also holds a BA and MPP from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He teaches film courses at Temple University, University of the Arts and La Salle University in Philadelphia.

His most recent film, 4021 PARKSIDE AVE., combines his passion for making films with his desire to effect social change.

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