I am a motivated, seasoned sound professional with more than 34 years of experience in film and TV sound recording. I have a proven track record implementing the best techniques and practices to optimize time and set effective goals, including audio post-production. I stay up-to-date with the latest audio hardware and software to provide high-quality service efficiently and professionally, no matter the project.…

Luigi Melchionda

I am a motivated, seasoned sound professional with more than 34 years of experience in film and TV sound recording. I have a proven track record implementing the best techniques and practices to optimize time and set effective goals, including audio post-production. I stay up-to-date with the latest audio hardware and software to provide high-quality service efficiently and professionally, no matter the project.…

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I am a motivated, seasoned sound professional with more than 34 years of experience in film and TV sound recording. I have a proven track record implementing the best techniques and practices to optimize time and set effective goals, including audio post-production. I stay up-to-date with the latest audio hardware and software to provide high-quality service efficiently and professionally, no matter the project.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Boom Operator at Pinella Productions Srl
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Boom operator on the film Why; responsible for microphone placement and maintaining audio quality during production.
Boom Operator at Tramp LTD Srl
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Boom operator on the film Quasi Vera.
Boom Operator at Italian international film
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Boom operator on Fuori la verità.
Boom Operator at Good Karma
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Boom operator on Spin.
Boom Operator at Colorado Production
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Boom operator on Ricchi a tutti i costi.
Boom Operator at Indiana Production
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Boom operator on Sei nell’ anima.
Boom Operator at Indiana production
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Boom operator on Home education.
Boom Operator at Groenlandia
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Boom operator on Mixed by Erri.
Boom Operator at Italian international film
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Boom operator on Un matrimonio mostruoso.
Boom Operator at Ibla film
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Boom operator on Stranizza d’amuri.
Boom Operator at Lux Vide
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Boom operator on Devils 2.
Boom Operator at IIFilm
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Boom operator on Guida astrologica per cuori infranti.
Boom Operator at fabula Pictures
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Boom operator on Zero.
Boom Operator at Quantum Marketing Italia
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Boom operator on Morrison.
Boom Operator at Groelandia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Boom operator on Isola delle Rose.
Sound Editor & Mix at Mastrangelo Film
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Short Il Piazzista; worked as sound editor and mixer.
Sound Editor & Mix at Odu Movies
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Short Settimana; sound editor and mix.
Boom Operator at Camaleo Film
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Compromessi Sposi; feature film.
Sound Editor & Mix at Mizzica Film
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Fisolofia; medium-length film; sound editor & mix.
Sound Editor at Scottish Documentary Institution
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Freedom Fields; documentary; sound editor.
Boom Operator at Odu Movies
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Roam Rome Mein; feature Indian film.
Boom Operator at Lotus productions Srl
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
A casa tutti bene; feature film.
Sound Editor at EIE film Srl
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Funne; documentary; sound editor.
Sound Editor & Mix at Nois Snc
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Ekos; commercial; sound editor & mix.
Boom Operator at Tramp LTD Srl
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Diversamente family; feature film.
Sound Recordist at Revolver Srl
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Olga; short movie; sound recordist.
Boom Operator at Tramp LTD Srl
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
L’ora legale; feature film.
Boom Operator at Pepito Produzioni Srl
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Mia moglie, mia figlia 2 bebè; TV feature film.
Boom Operator at Filmauro Srl
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Natale col boss; feature film.
Mixer at EIE Film
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Il segreto delle calze; documentary; mix.
Sound Recordist/Sound Editor & Mix at NatGeo
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Illy Artisti del gusto; TV format (10 episodes); sound recordist, sound editor & mix.
Boom Operator at Palomar Srl
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Giovane Montalbano; II season (10 episodes); TV feature film.
Boom Operator at Tramp LTD Srl
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Andiamo a quel paese; feature film.
Sound Recordist/Sound Editor & Mix at NatGeo
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Illy Artisti del gusto (III edition); TV format (10 episodes).
Boom Operator at BiBi Film Srl
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
La sedia della felicità; feature film.
Sound Recordist/Sound Editor & Mix at NatGeo
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Illy Artisti del gusto (II edition); TV format (10 episodes).
Boom Operator at CRC Compagnia Realizzazioni Cinetelevisive
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
I Milionari; feature film.
Sound Recordist/Sound Editor & Mix at National Geographic
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
When Patrick met Kylie; TV format; sound recordist, sound editor & mix.
Sound Editor & Mix at Suttvuess coop
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
l leone di Orvieto; documentary; sound editor & mix.
Sound Recordist/Sound Editor & Mix at NatGeo
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Illy Artisti del gusto I edition; TV format.
Boom Operator at Panorama Srl
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Imperium; Spanish TV serial.
Music Producer / Musician at Mosbanda
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Music production, music recording & mix.
Boom Operator at Compagnia italiana
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Il sogno dei mille; TV theatre.
Boom Operator at Tramp LTD Srl
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Anche se è amore non si vede; feature film.
Sound Designing / Editing & Mix at Rio Film Srl
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Casco in volo; documentary; sound designing, editing & mix.
Boom Operator at Spin / Good Karma
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Boom operator on multiple productions for 2024, ensuring clean production sound and coordination with the sound team.
Boom Operator at Groenlandia
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Isola delle Rose on-set sound.
Sound Editor & Mix at Fisolofia
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Fisolofia – middle-length film; sound editor & mix.
Sound Editor at Scottish Documentary Institute
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Freedom Fields – documentary; sound editor.
Boom Operator at Groenlandia / Isola
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Isola delle Rose – on-set sound.
Boom Operator at EIE Film Srl
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Diversamente family – documentary; boom operator.
Boom Operator at Revolver Srl
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Olga – short film; boom operator.
Boom Operator at Spin
January 1, 2024 - Present
Boom operator on 'Spin' (2024).
Sound Editor at EIE film
January 1, 2017 - Present
Documentary 'Funne' (2017).
Mix at EIE Film
January 1, 2015 - Present
Documentary 'Il segreto delle calze' (2015).
Sound Recordist & Mix at NatGeo
January 1, 2015 - Present
TV format 'Illy Artisti del gusto' (2015).
Sound Recordist & Mix at NatGeo
January 1, 2014 - Present
TV format 'Illy Artisti del gusto' III edition (2014).
Sound Recordist & Mix at NatGeo
January 1, 2013 - Present
TV format 'Illy Artisti del gusto' II edition (2013).
Sound Editor & Mix at National Geographic
January 1, 2012 - Present
When Patrick met Kylie (2012).
Sound Editor & Mix at Suttvuess soc coop
January 1, 2012 - Present
Documentary 'l leone di Orvieto' (2012).
Sound Recordist & Mix at NatGeo I edition
January 1, 2012 - Present
Illy Artisti del gusto TV format (2012).
Music Production & Mix at Mosbanda
January 1, 2012 - Present
Music production, recording & mix (2012).
Sound Designer & Editor at Rio Film Srl
January 1, 2011 - Present
Documentary 'Casco in volo' (2011).
Microphonist (Boom Operator) at Pinella Productions Srl
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
On-set location sound for the feature "Why".
Microphonist (Boom Operator) at Tramp LTD Srl
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
On-set location sound for the project "Quasi Vera".
Microphonist at Italian International Film
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
On-set location sound for the film "Fuori la verità".
Microphonist at Good Karma
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
On-set location sound for the project "Spin".
Microphonist at Colorado Production
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
On-set location sound for the film "Ricchi a tutti i costi".
Microphonist at Indiana Production
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
On-set location sound for "Sei nell’anima".
Microphonist at Indiana Production
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
On-set location sound for "Home education".
Microphonist at Groenlandia
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
On-set location sound for "Mixed by Erri".
Microphonist at Italian International Film
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
On-set location sound for "Un matrimonio mostruoso".
Microphonist at Cross Production
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
On-set location sound for "The Net".
Microphonist at Ibla Film
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
On-set location sound for "Stranizza d’amuri".
Microphonist at Lux Vide
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
On-set location sound for "Devils 2".
Microphonist at IIFilm
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
On-set location sound for "Guida astrologica per cuori infranti".
Microphonist at fabula Pictures
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
On-set location sound for "Zero".
Microphonist at Quantum Marketing Italia
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
On-set location sound for the project "Morrison".
Microphonist at Groelandia
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
On-set location sound for "Isola delle Rose".
Microphonist at Wildside
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
On-set location sound for "Cetto c’è senzadubbiamente".
Microphonist at Camaleo Film
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Feature film microphone operator for "Compromessi Sposi".
Boom Operator at Cross Productions Srl
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
TV serial sound on set for "Lontano da te".
Microphonist at Odu Movies
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Feature Indian film "Roam Rome Mein" on-set sound.
Microphonist at Lotus Productions Srl
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
On-set sound for "A casa tutti bene".
Microphonist at Tramp LTD Srl
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
On-set mic work for "Diversamente family".
Microphonist at Pepito Produzioni Srl
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Feature film "Dove non ho mai abitato".
Microphonist at Tramp LTD Srl
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Feature film "L’ora legale".
Microphonist at Pepito Produzioni Srl
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
TV feature film "Mia moglie, mia figlia 2 bebè".
Microphonist at Filmauro Srl
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Feature film "Natale col boss".
Sound Editor & Mix at EIE Film
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Documentary sound editing for "Il segreto delle calze".
Boom Operator at Indiana Production Company Srl
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Feature film sound for "Summertime".
Sound Recordist & Editor at NatGeo
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
TV format sound for "Illy Artisti del gusto" (IV edition, 10 episodes).
Microphonist at Palomar Srl
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
TV feature film "Giovane Montalbano" (II season, 10 episodes).
Microphonist at Tramp LTD Srl
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Feature film "Andiamo a quel paese".
Sound Recordist & Editor at NatGeo
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
TV format "Illy Artisti del gusto" (III edition, 10 episodes).
Microphonist at Palomar Srl
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Feature film "Una storia sbagliata".
Microphonist at BiBi Film Srl
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Feature film "La sedia della felicità".
Sound Editor & Mix at NatGeo
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
TV format "Illy Artisti del gusto" (II edition, 10 episodes).
Microphonist at CRC Compagnia Realizzazioni Cinetelevisive
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Feature film "I Milionari".
Sound Recordist & Editor at National Geographic
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
TV format "When Patrick met Kylie".
Sound Recordist & Editor at NatGeo
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
TV format "Illy Artisti del gusto" (I edition, 10 episodes).
Microphonist at Verdeoro Srl
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Feature film "Tre giorni dopo".
Sound Editor & Mix at Panorama Srl
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Spanish TV serial "Imperium".
Microphonist at Ibla Film
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Documentary "Mosbanda".
Microphonist
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
TV format "The Net".
Microphonist at Compagnia italiana
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
TV theatre "Il sogno dei mille".
Microphonist at Tramp LTD Srl
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Feature film "Anche se è amore non si vede".
Sound Designer, Editor & Mix at Rio Film Srl
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Documentary "Casco in volo".
Sound Editor & Mixer at EIE Film
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Documentary 'Il segreto delle calze' - mix.
Sound Recordist & Editor & Mix at NatGeo NatGeo
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Illy Artisti del gusto TV format - 10 episodes - sound recordist & mix.
Sound Recordist & Editor & Mix at NatGeo
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Illy Artisti del gusto II edition - sound recordist & mix.
Sound Recordist & Editor & Mix at National Geographic
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
When Patrick met Kylie TV format - sound recordist & mix.
Music Producer at Mosbanda
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Music production and recording & mix.
Sound Designer at Rio Film Srl
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Casco in volo - documentary - sound designing, editing & mix.
Mix/Sound Editor at EIE Film
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Il segreto delle calze; documentary; mix.
Sound Recordist & Sound Editor at NatGeo
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Illy Artisti del gusto; tv format; 10 episodes; sound recordist, sound editor & mix.
Sound Recordist & Sound Editor at NatGeo
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Illy Artisti del gusto; tv format; III edition (10 episodes); sound recordist, sound editor & mix.
Sound Recordist & Sound Editor at NatGeo
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Illy Artisti del gusto; tv format; II edition (10 episodes); sound recordist, sound editor & mix.
Sound Recordist & Sound Editor at National Geographic
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
When Patrick met Kylie; tv format; sound recordist, sound editor & mix.
Sound Editor & Mix at NatGeo
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Illy Artisti del gusto; I edition (10 episodes); tv format; sound recordist, sound editor & mix.
Music & Sound at Mosbanda
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Music production, music recording & mix.
Boom Operator at For previous works
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 1990
For previous works – IMDb reference.

Education

Master of Audio Restoration at LuceLab Cinecittà, Rome, Italy
January 1, 2026 - April 29, 2026
Sound Technician Certificate at Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, Rome
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Political Sciences at Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza'
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Master of Audio Restoration at LuceLab Cinecittà
February 27, 2026 - March 27, 2026
Specialized Post-Production Course for Audio Restoration Technicians – III Edition at Cinecittà Spa – NextGenerationEU
February 27, 2026 - March 27, 2026
Master of Audio Restoration at LuceLab Cinecittà, Rome, Italy
January 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Specialized Post-Production Course for Audio Restoration Technicians, 3rd Edition at NextGenerationEU / EU Course Program
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026
I° Level Dante Certification at Audinate
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026
Pro Tools 101 and 110 at Avid
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026
Sound Technician Diploma at Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, Rome
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Political Sciences at Università degli Studi di Roma, La Sapienza
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987
Laurea in Scienze politiche, indirizzo internazionale at Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1986
Diploma di tecnico del suono at Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Master of Audio Restoration at LuceLab Cinecittà
January 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Sound Technician at Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Political Sciences at Università degli Studi di Roma, La Sapienza
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987
Master of Audio Restoration at LuceLab Cinecittà, Rome, Italy
January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026
Specialized Post-Production Course for Audio Restoration Technicians, 3rd Edition at NextGenerationEU program
January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026
Sound Technician at Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, Rome
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Political Sciences at Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987

Qualifications

Nastro d’Argento, Best boom operator for 'Romanzo criminale'
January 1, 2006 - April 29, 2026
Nomination for Sound at David di Donatello for 'L’incredibile storia dell’isola delle rose'
January 1, 2020 - April 29, 2026
Avid certified Pro Tools Specialist
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Audinate Dante certified I° Level
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Avid Certified Pro Tools Specialist
February 27, 2026 - May 2, 2026
Audinate Dante Certified - Level I
February 27, 2026 - May 2, 2026
Nastro d’Argento, Best boom operator for 'Romanzo criminale'
January 1, 2006 - May 3, 2026
Nomination for Sound at David di Donatello for 'L’incredibile storia dell’isola delle rose'
January 1, 2020 - May 3, 2026
Avid Certified | Pro Tools Specialist
March 20, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Dante Level I Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026
Specialized Post-Production Course for Audio Restoration Technicians, 3rd Edition
January 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Nastro d’Argento - Best boom operator for 'Romanzo criminale'
January 1, 2006 - May 3, 2026
Nomination for Sound at David di Donatello for 'L’incredibile storia dell’isola delle rose'
January 1, 2020 - May 3, 2026
Avid certified Pro Tools Specialist
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Audinate Dante Level I
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Nastro d’Argento, Best Boom Operator
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
David di Donatello Nomination for Sound
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other