I am a 23-year-old Director of Photography with a Master in Film from AUTh. I have experience across a wide range of visual projects, including short films, weddings, baptisms, social media content, and corporate/promotional videos. I am skilled in camera operation, lighting design, and visual storytelling, with strong abilities in video editing and photo editing. I am passionate about the creative process behind cinematography and I continually seek opportunities to expand my filmmaking and photography skills. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning concepts into compelling visuals. My goal is to tell authentic stories through thoughtful composition, precise lighting, and polished editing, while staying adaptable and creative in fast-paced production settings.

Nikos Mantzaridis

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I am a 23-year-old Director of Photography with a Master in Film from AUTh. I have experience across a wide range of visual projects, including short films, weddings, baptisms, social media content, and corporate/promotional videos. I am skilled in camera operation, lighting design, and visual storytelling, with strong abilities in video editing and photo editing. I am passionate about the creative process behind cinematography and I continually seek opportunities to expand my filmmaking and photography skills. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning concepts into compelling visuals. My goal is to tell authentic stories through thoughtful composition, precise lighting, and polished editing, while staying adaptable and creative in fast-paced production settings.

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April 1, 2026

I am a 23-year-old Director of Photography with a Master in Film from AUTh. I have experience across a wide range of visual projects, including short films, weddings, baptisms, social media content, and corporate/promotional videos. I am skilled in camera operation, lighting design, and visual storytelling, with strong abilities in video editing and photo editing. I am passionate about the creative process behind cinematography and I continually seek opportunities to expand my filmmaking and photography skills.

I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning concepts into compelling visuals. My goal is to tell authentic stories through thoughtful composition, precise lighting, and polished editing, while staying adaptable and creative in fast-paced production settings.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Norwegian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance videographer & photographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided videography and photography services across weddings, baptisms, short films, social media content and corporate/promotional videos; built a diverse portfolio and collaborated with clients to realize creative concepts.
Photo studio employee at Photo Studio
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Supported photo studio operations, including setup, lighting, shooting and post-processing tasks.
Director of Photography at Volta (short film)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
DOP for the short film Volta; contributed to visual storytelling, camera work and framing; project gained an Audience Award at DISFF 2025.

Education

Integrated Master (1st and 2nd Cycle) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services