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Dimitri Logothetis
Independent Filmmaker | Franchise Architect | Global Storyteller
Dimitri Logothetis stands as one of the most successful and forward-thinking independent filmmakers working today—consistently delivering globally competitive films, franchise properties, and audience-driven hits without dependence on the traditional studio system. His career is defined not by access, but by execution: identifying powerful IP, assembling world-class talent, and turning independent productions into internationally recognized successes.
Most recently, Logothetis completed Gunner, a high-impact action thriller starring Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth. Released in the U.S. and Canada by Warner Bros. Discovery Entertainment, Gunner rapidly climbed streaming charts, ranking Top 10 across all genres on Apple TV in the United States, reaching #3 in Action & Adventure, and securing the #1 spot on Amazon Prime in France during its first week of release. The film also dominated the international festival circuit with 34 Internation wins, earning Best Feature Film and Best Director honors across North America, Europe, and Asia, further cementing Logothetis’ reputation as a filmmaker whose independent work competes at the highest level.
Building on this momentum, Logothetis is currently developing and producing multiple forward-looking projects, including Kickboxer: Armageddon, the third and final chapter of his rebooted Kickboxer trilogy; Flying Shadow, a new action thriller; a sequel to Gunner and Jiu Jitsu; and Kickboxer Rebirth, an animated reimagining of the Kickboxer franchise that expands the brand into anime and global youth markets.
In 2020, Logothetis launched an original science-fiction martial arts franchise with Jiu Jitsu, starring Nicolas Cage, Tony Jaa, and Alain Moussi. Produced independently and shot on the island of Cyprus, the film debuted at #4 on Netflix in the United States and #1 in Canada, confirming his ability to create original IP that resonates with worldwide streaming audiences.
Earlier, Logothetis revitalized a legacy property with the independent reboot of the Kickboxerfranchise. Writing, producing, and directing Kickboxer: Vengeance and Kickboxer: Retaliation, he successfully modernized the iconic martial arts brand while honoring its roots. The films starred Jean-Claude Van Damme, Alain Moussi, Dave Bautista, Georges St-Pierre, and Gina Carano, earning strong critical and audience acclaim, including a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score for Kickboxer: Retaliation. The reboot became a major global streaming success and positioned Logothetis as a filmmaker capable of turning dormant IP into profitable, contemporary franchises—without studio control.
Parallel to his feature work, Logothetis has maintained a deep involvement in long-form storytelling and creative leadership. He served as Executive Producer/Showrunner and creative architect on multiple television projects, including Warner Brothers, Code Name: Eternity—for which he wrote and directed the pilot—and Warner Brothers, The Dark Realm, overseeing the creative direction and editing the two-hour pilot episode. He also directed pilots and key episodes for the Warner Brothers series Robin Hood, as well as Mike Hammer, and Air America, shaping the visual and narrative identity of each project.
In 2010, Logothetis became President of Production at Kings Road Entertainment, where he continued to develop and package high-value intellectual property. His documentary Momo: The Sam Giancana Story, which he wrote, produced, and directed, won Best Feature Documentary at major international festivals, underscoring his ability to move seamlessly between narrative features and prestige nonfiction storytelling.
Throughout the 1990s, Logothetis built a diverse body of independent work across multiple genres. He adapted and directed The Closer, produced and directed the HBO film noir thriller Body Shot starring Robert Patrick, and helmed the Western Cheyenne. These projects reinforced his reputation as a filmmaker with both stylistic range and disciplined execution.
As his career gained momentum, Logothetis also became a sought-after creative force in television, directing pilots and shaping series for major networks and studios. His early television work laid the foundation for his later role as a showrunner-level creative leader capable of overseeing entire series from concept through delivery.
Logothetis’ career began with an unusually hands-on entry into the entertainment industry. In his final year of university, he was hired by Capitol Records to record and direct a documentary of the American tour of rock band The Knack. Shortly thereafter, Columbia Pictures brought him on to produce his first feature film. He soon directed his first feature, Pretty Smart, developed the horror film Slaughterhouse Rock, and produced the landmark boxing documentary Champions Forever, featuring Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Forman, Larry Holmes and Ken Norton—a film that remains a defining portrait of heavyweight boxing legends.
From the outset, Dimitri Logothetis forged his own path—building projects, attracting elite talent, and delivering results without waiting for permission. Today, his body of work stands as proof that independence, when paired with vision and discipline, can outperform the traditional studio model.
Dimitri Logothetis doesn’t follow trends.
He builds franchises—and does it on his own terms.