cinematic truth & fiction
SAVOIA:
SUNFLOWER MOUTH
This is the official music video for Sunflower Mouth, a single by New York based band Savoia.
Filmed & Edited by Niko Stycos.
Trick the riddle:
he witch
This is the official music video for He Witch, a single by New York based band tricktheriddle.
Filmed by Niko Stycos & Luke Vichnis
Savoia:
the dress
This is the official Visualizer for The Dress, a single by New York based indie rock band Savoia.
All the visuals on the streets of Brooklyn were shot by Niko and this video was also edited by him.
Maya Behl: music video
Now that I know you out everywhere. Starring Maya Behl, Jon Duval, Will Moss, Adam Dixon and Miles Dhalwala.
This video was produced & filmed by Niko Stycos.
DROPOUT TV Teaser
Beauty School Dropout takes on a packed Gramercy Theater in New York City as fans line up around the block for a spectacular night.
This video was filmed & edited by Niko Stycos.
Savoia: Music Video
This is the official Music Video for Savoia, a New York based indie rock band. It’s their newest single “Lose You Completely,” Shot on tour.
This video was edited by Niko Stycos.
DROPOUT TV
Beauty School Dropout's fans talk about how they discovered the band & their favorite songs as they line up in droves outside the Gramercy Theater in NYC.
This video was filmed & edited by Niko Stycos.
Jumps #1
Trxvis is an LA based Punk/Rock recording artist. This promo was shot during his show at The Whiskey A Go Go.
This video was filmed & edited by Niko Stycos.
Best friends #2
Trxvis is an LA based Punk/Rock recording artist. This promo was shot during his show at The Whiskey A Go Go.
This video was filmed & edited by Niko Stycos.
I Luv drummers #3
Trxvis is an LA based Punk/Rock recording artist. This promo was shot during his show at The Whiskey A Go Go.
This video was filmed & edited by Niko Stycos.
george bush #4
Trxvis is an LA based Punk/Rock recording artist. This promo was shot during his show at The Whiskey A Go Go.
This video was filmed & edited by Niko Stycos.
downhill #5
Trxvis is an LA based Punk/Rock recording artist. This promo was shot during his show at The Whiskey A Go Go.
This video was filmed & edited by Niko Stycos.
chicken tenders #6
Trxvis is an LA based Punk/Rock recording artist. This promo was shot during his show at The Whiskey A Go Go.
This video was filmed & edited by Niko Stycos.
Sugar tapes
This video was shot at Mercury lounge for the Nashville based glam rock band called Royal Sugar. It covers the events of their show in NY from the fan interaction, to backstage, to the actual concert.
This video was filmed & edited by Niko Stycos.
Royal & the serpent
This video was shot at Rough Trade Records in NYC for Royal & The Serpent’s acoustic show and custom record signing. It was crafted to feature the fantastic fan base that they have and show appreciation for both the artist and fans.
This video was directed & edited by Niko Stycos.
Short Film
Four childhood friends return to their rural hometown after college for one last party before going their separate ways but can’t hide from their secret grudges, obsessions, and desires for one another.
This video was directed, co-written, & co-edited by Niko Stycos.
BTs: Short film
This video tells the tale of the events which lead up to the making of Niko's senior thesis film as well as what it was like to be on set.
This video was filmed & edited by Niko Stycos.
PARDYALONE
This promo was shot at the Mercury Lounge in NYC for Pardyalone on his “I Left You in Minnesota” tour.
This video was filmed by Niko Stycos.
Interview
From Adele to David Bowie, Amy Winehouse to Beck, Tom Elmhirst's Stereo Variable Mu® has been his "right-hand thing" on his mix bus for two decades. We got to spend some time in his room at Electric Lady Studios in NYC, learned how he uses it, and heard it in action on a mix
This video was co-filmed by Niko Stycos
Music video
Lily Watras performs her song, “Baby Teeth,” from her EP Ephemeris which was shot in Harriman State Park.
This video was filmed & edited by Niko Stycos.
Michael james
Producer/Engineer Michael James (Hole, L7, New Radicals, Jawbreaker) demonstrates the Coherence and X-Former color circuits on the Dangerous Music 2-BUS-XT analog summing mixer.
This video was filmed & edited by Niko Stycos over the summer of 2022 in San Fransisco, CA.
Short Film
Fanatic is a short film which demonstrates how mental health and obsession can become extremely dangerous when it’s ignored.
Niko Stycos was the director of photography on this film.
Fan Film
Halloween Burns is a Fan film that continues the lore of Michael Myers which was filmed over the course of summer 2022 in New City, NY. It currently has over 100k views on YouTube.
Niko Stycos was the director of photography for this project.
Manley Elop+
Marek Stycos of Audio Alchemist provides a thorough overview of the Manley ELOP®+ Stereo Optical Vacuum Tube Limiter Compressor, complete with tips, tricks, history, and audio examples!
Niko Stycos was the director of photography & editor of this project.
Short Film
The Writing Life is a short film about a writer who faces the struggle between an ugly past with his father & the present event of his death. Niko Stycos was the director of photography for this project which was filmed in Ithaca, NY.
Alexa Chalnick
Niko Stycos documents his trip with Alexa Chalnick to the World Premiere of Mr. Holland’s Opus in Ogunquit, MA. He was the director of photography as well as co-editor.
Trailer
The 2-BUS-XT Trailer was crafted for Dangerous Music’s newest product release which was screened at the 2022 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. Niko Stycos was the director of photography & editor of this project.
Music Video
Do it for Love is a music video crafted from footage filmed on a camcorder for recording artist & songwriter Gigi Grombacher. Niko Stycos was the editor of this project.
Unboxing
Unboxing: machine Gun Kelly is an unaffiliated video which focuses on Machine Gun Kelly’s merch. It shows what comes in an order of his clothing as well as CD. Niko Stycos directed, filmed & edited this project.
Lyric Video
Psycho Bubblegum is a lyric video crafted for recording artist & songwriter Gigi Grombacher. Nikeratos Stycos was the editor of this project.
Short Film
Fallen is a short film written, directed, and edited by Nikeratos Stycos for his Cinema 2 class final at Ithaca College. It was filmed at the old Gun Factory in Ithaca NY. The music was written and recorded by Audrey Parshad, a Berklee School of Music Graduate.
Promo
UNDN LAQR is a nail polish brand created by recording artist Machine Gun Kelly. This is an unaffiliated promo created solely by Nikeratos Stycos.
promo
A short exploration into Audrey Parshad's song writing process through the lens of her newest Demo, Memory. Directing, cinematography and editing done by Nikeratos Stycos.
Lyric Video
Hotshot is a lyric video crafted for recording artist & songwriter Gigi Grombacher. Nikeratos Stycos was the Editor of this project.
Lyric Video
The Marilyn is a lyric video crafted for recording artist & songwriter Gigi Grombacher. Nikeratos Stycos was the Editor of this project.
promo
The first in a series of all original mini music videos. Riff inspired by Evillusion, a song written by Audrey Parshad last year. This video is one of many created for Instagram, and YouTube to spread awareness about Audrey’s music. Directing and cinematography by Nikeratos Stycos.
SHort Film
A lonely man finds himself in a world of mirage in which he is caught in the clutches of the table top game Boggle. Written, directed, and edited by Nikeratos Stycos during Covid-19.
PSA
AAA Northeast traffic safety video contest entry. Our video is focused on drunk driving. Directing, cinematography and editing done by Nikeratos Stycos.
Short film
A girl finds herself unable to escape the newfound power that her sneezes create. Leading her to be transported throughout the room with no end in sight. Filmed on a Bolex at Ithaca College. Cinematography and editing done by Nikeratos Stycos.
Short film
A man finds a mysterious gem that transports him into a game in which he must fight for his life against re-spawning assailants. Written, directed and edited by Nikeratos Stycos and Ansel Bobrow.