Manolis Makridakis is a French-Greek production sound mixer and location sound recordist based in Athens, Greece. Born in Paris in 1984, he has built his experience across French, Greek and international productions since 2012.
After many years working in Paris, he is now based in Greece, bringing an international production background to documentaries, commercials, corporate films, TV productions and fiction films shooting across the country.
Whether the setup is light and documentary-led or part of a larger commercial or fiction workflow, the same attention is given to preparation, communication, miking, monitoring and backup. The goal is to deliver clean, usable sound while keeping the sound process precise, discreet and fully adapted to the production.
Based in Athens, Manolis works across mainland Greece and the islands, from urban shoots in Athens and Thessaloniki to productions in Crete, the Cyclades, Mykonos, Santorini and the Peloponnese.
Good location sound starts long before the first shot.
Manolis approaches each production by first understanding its real needs: the scale of the crew, the type of scenes, the shooting conditions, the pace of the set and the practical constraints of the production. From there, he builds the right workflow and the right sound package for the job, whether that means a lightweight documentary setup or a more complex configuration
Just as important as the equipment is the way it is used. On documentaries especially, sound is often a matter of judgement, timing and diplomacy. Knowing when to stay close, when to stay invisible, how to mic someone without creating tension, or how to protect a scene without slowing it down, is part of the work.
This also applies to international and multilingual shoots, where communication, cultural awareness and practical adaptability can be as important as the technical setup. The aim is not only to record clean sound, but to support the film, the people involved and the rhythm of the production.
Preparation and redundancy are central to that approach. Understanding the needs of the shoot early makes it possible to align the sound workflow from the outset. Carrying backup equipment keeps the sound department reliable when filming in Greece, especially on remote locations, islands or demanding exterior shoots.
The numbers only tell part of the story, but they give a clear sense of range, scale and consistency. They reflect work carried out across documentary, fiction, commercial and international production over more than a decade.
long-form documentaries and fiction films
commercials, branded content and corporate films
production companies
broadcasters and media outlets
countries across Europe, North America and North Africa
languages. Native French and Greek, fluent English, working Italian and German
Location sound recording with the preparation, technical judgement and on set responsibility required to keep the sound workflow reliable from prep to wrap.
Location sound for documentaries, factual television and host-led formats
Interviews, observational scenes, vérité work and fast-moving shooting days
Respectful contributor miking, especially in sensitive or trust-based situations
Lightweight, reliable documentary sound package
Location sound for commercials, branded content and corporate films
Fast, dependable workflow for tight schedules and multiple setups
Smooth coordination with production, camera, wardrobe and other departments
Complete commercial sound package
Production sound for fiction films, TV films and selected B-unit work
Workflow built around performance and the rhythm of the set
Discreet miking around actors, wardrobe and camera constraints
Sound team scalable with boom operators and sound assistants when needed
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