Kristóf Deák

Deák worked across film director, screenwriter and film editor. This article rests on 4 scholarly references drawn from named institutional registers. Every statement below returns to a source shown in the evidence panel; where the record is silent or divided, the article says so instead of resolving it.

Kristóf Deák studied at University of Theatre and Film Arts, University of Westminster and ELTE Apáczai Csere János High School and Boarding School. The recorded working language is Hungarian, English and German. Residence is recorded at London and Geneva. Distinctions recorded are Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film and Béla Balázs Award.

• Born — 7 June 1982 • Birthplace — Budapest, Hungary • Occupation — Film director • Years Active — 2010–present • Notable Works — Sing (Mindenki) Kristóf Deák (born June 7, 1982) is a Hungarian film director, screenwriter, film producer and editor who is best known for his work on Sing, which earned him critical appraisal and recognition including the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 89th Academy Awards in 2017.

Starting his studies in electrical engineering at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, he later switched to the University of Theater and Film's film production course. During this time, he learned editing from his classmates, and subsequently worked as a freelance editor. In 2010, he completed the MA in Film and TV Directing course at the University of Westminster. In 2011, he directed episodes of the popular Hungarian television series Hacktion. In 2017, his short film Sing won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.

• Year — Title — Country — Genre/type — Director — Screenwriter — Other • 2022 — The Grandson — Hungary — Action — Yes — Yes • 2016 — Sing (Mindenki) — Hungary — Short — Yes — Yes — Producer • 2015 — Beverley — UK — Short — Editor • 2014 — The Roof — UK — Short — Editor • 2013 — The Hummingbird — Spain-UK — Short — Editor • 2013 — The UnDream — UK — Short — Editor, assistant director • 2012 — The Boss — UK — Short — Yes — Editor • 2012 — Losing It — UK — Short — Yes — script editor, producer • 2010 — Golf with a Shotgun — UK — Short — Yes — Yes — script editor

• Year — Title — Country — Genre/type — Director — Other • 2011–2012 — Hacktion — Hungary — TV series — Yes (12 episodes) — Editor (2 episodes)

Kristóf Deák was born on 7 June 1982 in Budapest. Deák held the nationality of Hungary. Deák was educated at University of Theatre and Film Arts (2003–2006), University of Westminster (2009–2010) and ELTE Apáczai Csere János High School and Boarding School (1994–2000). Married to: Nina Kov. Recorded mother: Enikő Ács. Deák worked as film director, screenwriter and film editor. Deák was active from 2010. Deák worked in Hungarian, English and German.

Deák worked for the screen, as film director and screenwriter. 4 films survive in the institutional catalogues, spanning 2016 to 2025. They are Sing (2016), The Grandson (2022), Captives (2025) and With Friends Like These (2025).

• Audience Award – 32nd Festival du Cinéma Européen de Lille (Sing, 2016) • Audience Award – Festival Internacional de Cine Lanzarote (Sing, 2016) • People's Choice Award – Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF Kids (Sing, 2016) • Daazo.com Special Award – Budapest Friss Hús Fesztivál (Sing, 2016) • Grand Prix and Best Short Award – International Competition – Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (Sing, 2016) • Audience Award – Sapporo Shortsfest, Japan (Sing, 2016) • Adult Jury Prize—Live-action Short Film – 34th Chicago International Children's Film Festival (Sing, 2016) • Best Short Fiction Film – 19th Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People (Sing, 2016) • Best Short Film for Children 2nd Prize – Interfilm KUKI + TeenScreen Berlin (Sing, 2016) • Lovas Nándor Award (for the best film plan on the pitchforum) – Friss Hús Festival (A legjobb játék, 2016) • Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film – 89th Academy Awards (Sing, 2016) • Béla Balázs Award (2017)