John Maximos Melchor
Sound Mixer
Boom Operator, Sound Utility
Referred to Giggsy by Jerzy Carranza
About
Max is a production sound mixer and boom operator with 4+ years of experience on award-winning shorts, commercials, corporate projects, and most recently, his first feature film. Calm under pressure and meticulous in prep, he brings a creative, story-driven approach that ensures sound doesn’t just accompany the visuals—it elevates them.
Roles
Sound Mixer
Confidence: 5/5 · Scale comfort: Mid crew (26-60 crew)
Boom Operator
Confidence: 5/5 · Scale comfort: Mid crew (26-60 crew)
Sound Utility
Confidence: 4/5 · Scale comfort: Mid crew (26-60 crew)
Availability
Available next 10 days
Last worked: Mar 7, 2026
Next gig: Mar 22, 2026
Available again: Mar 9, 2026
Booked on the following dates: March: 22, 28, April: 5, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27 May: 2, 11, 12, 13, 14,
Links
Selected Credits
Are We There Yet?
Sound Mixer / Boom Op. · Feature · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2026
Referred by: Payton Daly - DP, Co-Director
Project link: paytondaly.com/are-we-there-yet
H-Town Chronicles (Pilot)
Sound Mixer / Boom Op. · Indie Narrative · Mid crew (26-60 crew) · Non-union · 2026
Referred by: Lynette Guidry - Director, Writer, Producer, Actor
Project link: instagram.com/htownnchronicles/
String Theory
Sound Mixer/Boom Op./Original Score Composer · Short · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2026
Referred by: Jerzy Carranza - Director, DP, Gaffer, Producer
Project link: imdb.com/title/tt38841852/
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Reagan's Favorite Economist
Sound Mixer · Corporate · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Fabián Mandujano - DP, Producer
Project link: youtube.com/watch
Picture Me Better
Sound Mixer / Boom Op. · Short · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Xavier Alexander - Director, DP, Writer
Project link: youtube.com/watch
The Banker
Sound Mixer/Boom Op. · Short · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Payton Daly - DP
Project link: paytondaly.com/the-banker
Dear Emory
Sound Mixer, Boom Op. · Short · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Payton Daly - DP, Co-director
Project link: paytondaly.com/dear-emory
5 Minutes
Sound Mixer/Boom Op. · Student · Micro crew (1-10 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Payton Daly - Writer, Director, DP
Project link: youtube.com/watch
Gaslighters
Sound Mixer/Boom Op. · Short · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Joaquin Vargas - Writer, Director
Project link: imdb.com/title/tt35973223/
AIR JORDEN 17
Sound Mixer/Boom Op. · Spec · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2026
Referred by: Cameron Gordon - DP
Project link: gordon-pictures.com
Amber
Sound Mixer/Boom Op. · Short · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2024
Referred by: Ruben Aranda - Writer, Director
Project link: imdb.com/title/tt31163738/
The Delivery
Sound Mixer/Boom Op. · Short · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2026
Referred by: Jerzy Carranza - Camera Car Operator, 1st AD
Project link: instagram.com/p/DVMFnDokWBt/
COYOTE
Sound Mixer/Boom Op. · Short · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2026
Referred by: Harrison Goytia - DP
Project link: instagram.com/p/DQDVq2ngPiM/
Band On The Run
ADR Mixer · Short · Micro crew (1-10 crew) · Non-union · 2026
Referred by: Jerzy Carranza - DP, Co-director, Editor
Project link: instagram.com/p/DBmIbYyOwVj/
No Tomorrow
Sound Mixer/Boom Op. · Short · Mid crew (26-60 crew) · Non-union · 2026
Referred by: Charles Luke - Director, Writer
Project link: instagram.com/p/DUlR2YBAMhZ/
#EARTHDAY
Production Sound Mixer/Boom Op. · Short · Mid crew (26-60 crew) · Non-union · 2026
Referred by: Tony Stevens - Writer, Director