WHO IS NOMADIC NYC
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Harry Mavromichalis
CO - DIRECTOR
Stephen Agisilaou
Harry Mavromichalis is a distinguished professional with dual citizenship from the United States and Cyprus, whose multifaceted career spans the realms of choreography, film directing/producing and teaching. He holds a master’s in film directing from New York University.
Over the course of his career, Harry has exhibited remarkable versatility as a filmmaker, adeptly navigating all facets of the cinematic process. His directorial and producing credits include “OLYMPIA”; the award-winning, critically-acclaimed feature documentary on Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis, “Ana Lucia”; the award winning short film shot exclusively in Spain; and many other short films, music videos and commercials.
Currently, Harry is in development for a docu-series called “Glorious Broads” about women over 50 talking about sex. He is also in post-production for his second feature-length film, "YANKEE RESTRAINT” about the intricate dynamics of a gay relationship in Dallas, Texas. Additionally, he is in developing his third feature about climate change focusing on the island of Nantucket. And finally, he is producing "KYPRI," an experimental landscape documentary filmed on the divided island of Cyprus.
Beyond his cinematic endeavors, Harry served as the Creative Director of Dead Famous Productions from 2001-2011, a non-profit organization in Cyprus dedicated to promoting cultural festivals, high-end performances from leading theatre and dance companies worldwide, and workshops in cinema and dance. His visionary leadership has resulted in groundbreaking initiatives, including the establishment of the first International Children's Theatre Festival in Cyprus and the prestigious summer intensive dance program featuring professional instructors from New York City’s top dance schools.
Notably, Dead Famous Productions has attracted renowned figures from the entertainment industry, including Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis, Head of the MFA screenwriting department at NYU Mick Casale, and Peter Newman, Head of the joint MFA/MBA Dual Degree Graduate program at NYU. The organization's crowning achievement was the invitation of John Malkovich to perform in the critically acclaimed show "The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer."
Harry founded Dance Anonymous, a NYC-based modern dance theatre company known for its innovative work highlighting marginalized characters. After years of stage performances in the US and abroad, the company shifted its focus to site-specific shows featuring original compositions from different composers each time.
As a visionary curator and organizer, Harry made an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Cyprus by spearheading the inaugural LGBTQ Cyprus Film Festival and playing a pivotal role in orchestrating the historic first-ever Pride Parade in Cyprus. This momentous event, which attracted over 4,000 attendees, underscored Harry's dedication to fostering social progress through activism and public engagement.
In addition to his directorial pursuits, Harry shares his extensive knowledge and expertise as an educator, serving as a faculty member in the MFA Film Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
A life long advocate of the arts, Stephen Agisilaou is one of Australia’s most prolific dance theatre creators, whose choreography has been commissioned all over the world. His anthology of repertoire and diverse training has kept him at the forefront of the industry, from music videos, large-scale entertainment events, musical theatre & contemporary ballet.
Stephen began his dance training at the late age of 17, with his only previous movement experience being self- taught improvisation. Stephen would soon graduate from university with his Diploma in Performing Arts, along with his ballet training under the instruction of legend Gelsey Kirkland.
In his early career as a performer and choreographer, Stephen worked for national televised shows, music videos, commercials, and served as a choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance. He would then go on to spend 3 years as a principal dancer for MOVE: The Company in Canada, working alongside acclaimed choreographers Joshua Beamish and Amy Gardner.
Merging his routes as a commercial dancer with his later contemporary ballet training, Stephen was one of the first choreographers in Australia to merge genres under his award winning contemporary company Vertical Shadows Dance Co. Under Vertical Shadows, Stephen directed ten years of exemplary dance theater including The White Prince, which brought former principal dancer of The Australian Ballet, Damien Welch, and former Senior Artist, Marc Cassidy, out of retirement.
His choreography has been commissioned by some of the world's biggest main stream organizations, such as Samsung, Red Bull, LoL Surprise Dolls, The Australian Open, P&O International, TXU Electricity, The Venetian/Sands Hotel Macau, Stereosonic Music Festival, and Dance2XS.
As a creator of movement, Stephen has been employed extensively in the realm of musical theater, opera and plays. Including the Melbourne premiere of the Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening, Blood Brothers, Prodigal, Good Morning Hong Kong, Black Diva Power, and The Pajama Game. Stephen was employed by Opera Australia to assist them in casting the Broadway revival of South Pacific and most recently as resident choreographer for the Berkshire Opera Festival.
Throughout his career, Stephen has been bestowed with incredible honors and awards from The Institute of Classical Dance, Short & Sweet Dance Festival, and WIND International Film Festival. Stephen’s film, "New York City”, has been celebrated at over 12 international film festivals. He has been reviewed with accolades from such publications as the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Dance Australia Magazine, The Australian Stage, and the ABC National Radio Arts Program.
Stephen is currently working for countless companies and organizations as a freelance choreographer. He is working with The Berkshire Opera Festival as resident choreographer. His new feature film The Anniversary just premiered at The Palm Springs Art Museum to incredible reviews. He is the Artistic Director and curator for The Palm Springs Dance Project in California.