Yannis Bletas was born and raised in Kozani, Greece. He is living in Rethymo. He studied Greek Literature at the Department of Philology / University of Crete, as well as Acting at the Greek Art Theatre "Karolos Koun" (Theatro Technis). He attended directing workshops at London Film School.

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Along with his studies and the creative process of acting and playwriting, he soon began getting involved with the film industry. In 2016 his first short fiction film, under the title ‘The Umbrella’, was screened online. The following year he wrote and directed the films 'To Taxidi / The Journey' (3 awards), 'Valsamo' and 'Ta Gemista / Salted’, which has already been honored with 9 awards in Greece and abroad: among others, "Young Directors" Prize / Athens International Digital Film Festival 2018.

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In 2018, he completed another two short movies, 'Armatoloi' and 'Tama' which have already been honored with 5 awards. In early 2019 he created his own production company called “Ble productions”. In 2019 was screened online the short film “Strophes”, which gone viral in Greece. In 2020 he finished his first feature documentary film called “Rigors” and another short movie called “Voutia”. The feature documentary “Rigors” premiered at Andromeda Film Festival in Istanbul and was selected at the BCT- Festival Cinema and Tv in Benevento of Italy.