ACT Like A Pro caught up with Key Grip Thomas Kyriakos at his home in Stockholm, Sweden while he was prepping for Cine Gear Expo, the premier four-day event in L.A. for professionals engaged in the technology, entertainment and media industry.
The 36-year old has been a key grip for 11 years. In 2008, he was employed by a rental house called Platform Studios based in Beirut and he worked there until he moved back to Sweden. Now he works as a freelancer and is employed by a company that manufactures high quality accessories for the film industry called Flowcine.
ACT: When did you know this was what you wanted to do?
TK: At first, I started working in the film industry as a side job for pocket money while I was studying interior design at a technical college, but after a while I was more and more attracted to the film industry and to the grip department and I decided to work with what I have a passion for.
ACT: Has your family supported your career?
TK: At the beginning, my family weren't that supportive and wanted me to finish the domain that I was studying, but in the end when they saw that I am more into the film industry, they surrendered and supported me fully.
ACT: Who has inspired you in your life?
TK: I am inspired by Michael G. Uva, a well respected key grip with more than 35 years of experience in film industry.
ACT: What's the best advice you've received in life?
TK: The best advice that I’ve received in life is that one must always work with what he loves and he shall be successful.
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