Paul Kyriazi
Wrote and Directed six feature films. Currently turning my novels into full cast/effects audio-books, performed by Frank Sinatra Jr., Rod Taylor, Robert Culp, Nancy Kwan, Russ Tamblyn, George Chakiris, James Darren and others.Visit Author's Website
My Ultimate ‘Turning Point’ For Success
At age 30, I had directed two feature films. One I financed by going into debt and one I was hired to do, that gave me a salary, but no sharing in the profits when it became a hit. The credit for writing and directing “Death Machines” was more important. But now it was two [...]
Directing ‘West Side Story”s George Chakiris
Of course, everyone discovered George Chakiris in “West Side Story” in which he received the academy award for Best Supporting Actor. Rita Moreno says of George, “There are only two elegant dancers I can think of, Fred Astair and George.” I had not thought of him to play the part of a Puerto Rican loan [...]
Directing Frank Sinatra Jr. Narrating My Novel
In 2007, I hired Frank Sinatra Jr. to do the narration of my novel McKnight’s Memory into audio-book form. It’s a full cast production with famous actors of the ’60s performing the characters. Mr. Sinatra came in last to do the narration. It was a dream working with him.
I had heard his audio commentary on [...]
