Art Connects Film, Director of Competition

An award-winning filmmaker, Theodore “Teddy” Grouya is currently the Founder and Director of the American Documentary And Animation Film Festival and Film Fund (AmDocs), as well as the Director of the Architecture Design Art Film Festival (ADAFF).  

Before and after graduating from UCLA, Teddy worked on several Hollywood films as well as directing live television.  Later, Teddy received an M.A. from the Australian National University in International Relations and then worked in international programs for the State Department.  Today, Teddy is directing several film and television programs.  Additionally, Teddy continues to work as an editorial and production consultant on films in development as well as in the rough cut stages- recent films include The Bill Murray Experience and Planet Of The Humans (executive produced by Michael Moore).

AmDocs’ year-round mission is to enhance and encourage education outreach through film as well as international conference and filmmaker exchanges.  www.amdocfilmfest.com