Steven Christou

Journalist, director and multimedia storyteller based in Naarm/Melbourne

Highlights:

  • Creative Arts Honours Degree with High Distinction (2023)

  • Currently undertaking Bloomberg mentorship

  • Appeared on Triple R radio (2026)

  • Multimedia piece At Arm’s Length premiered at Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts 2024 Hatched Exhibition

  • Worked as professional actor for seven years: most notable role in Single, Out TV series since 2021

  • Wrote and directed short film slated for 2026 release

Published creative works

‘HOLIDAY END OF DAYS!’

Poem published in the popular online journal NOWHERE GIRL COLLECTIVE (2024)

You’ll need some time where
we’re going. Pack
some in your carry-on.

The trip is short and heavy
like my elderly Greek relatives—
feta is irresistible if you have the right genes. I didn’t
get those ones.

Uber driver will stare at you,
I will slit their throat because that’s
what you’d want, yes, yes?

Do not scream if you see a
spider—
I can’t ignore the gross unintelligence
oozing from a move like that. It will blow up
our deal, relationship.

We will walk the pier and applaud
when we see a proposal, you will
applaud more enthusiastically than me you
have to.
Oh dear, when will that be us.
So good. When the rain falls scentless.

My stomach will often make judgement
calls, despite our frustration and
indignance. Let him feel
strong and sharp.

If you are anointed by others, do
not accept. Make a bold refusal. This
is not the time. I am

so devoted to you—
I am so fucking devoted to you.

What are you doing
with that. They cannot hear you,
my dear lovely sweetheart.

‘To Our Summer Nights’

Published in The Footy Almanac (2023)

‘i will now put my faith in others’

Poem published in Sour Cherry Mag (2023)

Directorial Work

Two short films written and directed by Steven Christou

Acting highlights

Major TV commercial work

At Arm’s Length

In 2024 Steven created a live multimedia work that underscored his ability to deftly bounce and excel between mediums.

At Arm’s Length was selected to premiere at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts 2024 Hatched Exhibition.

HOUSE PARABLE

A short video work containing a poem Steven wrote. He framed, directed, styled and performed the piece, showing keen attention to aesthetic detail and an artistic flexibility.

Photography

This style aims to shed a light on life’s mundanities while illustrating the its inherent absurdities.

(Images from a story currently being written about the complexities of the modern workforce for young Australians)