Constantine Makris

Greek-American cinematographer

Constantine Makris
Occupation(s)	Cinematographer, television director, television producer.
Years active	1974–present
Awards	Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography, Single Camera Series (3)

Constantine Makris A.S.C. is a Greek-American cinematographer, television director and television producer who has mainly worked on Dick Wolf's series. For his work on Law & Order, he won Emmys for Outstanding Cinematography, Single Camera Series in 1993, 1997 and 1998.^[1]^[2]^[3]

He studied political science, engaging in various jobs after graduation, including that of a taxi driver.^[4] His first, brief stint in cinematography was as a director's assistant for a commercial. Later on, he met Larry Pizer BSC with whom he collaborated.^[4] Makris has not had formal cinematography studies, but instead gained expertise working alongside accomplished directors.^[4]

Selected filmography

As director

Manifest
Instinct
Ten Days in the Valley
The Lizzie Borden Chronicles
Orange Is the New Black
Law & Order
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Law & Order: Los Angeles
Conviction
30 Rock
Damages
Warehouse 13
FlashForward
Criminal Minds
Royal Pains
Rescue Me
Quantico
Chicago Fire
Chicago P.D. (not accredited)
Chicago Med (not accredited)

As cinematographer

Tracey Ullman Takes on New York
Law & Order

As producer

Conviction

References

^ "Constantine Makris". Television Academy. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ "Illuminating Images - page 2". theasc.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ Everett, Todd (1993-11-17). "Law & Order Born Bad". Variety. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Constantine Makris : Από οδηγός ταξί στη Νέα Υόρκη, σκηνοθέτης του Law and Order (ΦΩΤΟ) - Kelly Fanarioti" (in Greek). 2015-09-26. Retrieved 2023-09-01.