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Nassos Sopilis

Senior Advisor to the Dean, Department of Music, ACG | Music, TV & Digital Media Studios, ACG

CONTACT INFO

+30 210 6009800 ext 1661

EDUCATION

City University, UK
M.Sc., Music Information Technology
2003-2004

The American College of Greece, GR
Bachelor of Arts (Music)
1992-1996

Nassos Sopilis is a distinguished composer, educator, and sound artist with an extensive career spanning film, television, theater, video games, and advertising. His compositions have been featured in award-winning productions recognized by the Hellenic Film Academy, the London Film Festival, and the Tribeca Film Festival. Notably, he has composed for acclaimed video games such as the Thinkrolls series and has contributed original scores to theater productions staged at prestigious venues, including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus.

Beyond composition, Sopilis is an accomplished orchestrator and conductor. He collaborated with renowned Greek composer Mimis Plessas, orchestrating and conducting performances at major venues such as Alte Oper Frankfurt, Athens Megaron (ERT Symphony Orchestra & Athens Municipality Orchestra), and Thessaloniki Megaron. His expertise extends to audio production, and since 2020, he has collaborated with Stegi Radio, part of the Onassis Stegi Foundation.

Sopilis’ contributions to music have earned him multiple accolades, including the London Greek Film Festival’s First Prize for Music. He was awarded a full D.M.A. scholarship from the University of Miami and has been a Mensa International member since 1991.

A dedicated educator, Sopilis began teaching at the age of 18 as a Professor of Music at Eniaio Polykladiko Lykeio Neas Filadelfeias. He later joined The American College of Greece, where he taught at the Frances Rich School of Fine and Performing Arts. His teaching philosophy seamlessly integrates composition with technical expertise, ensuring that students develop both creative artistry and industry-relevant skills.

As Senior Advisor to the Dean at The American College of Greece, he continues to mentor aspiring composers, sound designers, and producers, equipping them with the knowledge and practical experience necessary to thrive in the modern music and sound production landscape.

Publications

LIST OF WORKS

Films / TV Series (Composition)

– Thinkrolls: The series 2025
Adresi Olmayan Ev – House with No Address 2024
Lesvia – the Herstory of Eressos  2023
APP (Short) 2019
Sugartown – for a fistful of votes (Documentary) 2019
Inverse 2018
O Gios tis Sofias 2017
Choris Erotisi (TV Series documentary) 2017
I arhaiologos (Documentary) 2015
NovaAncient Computer (TV Series documentary)  2013
Omorfies kai dyskolies 2013  Original Music Award – London Film Festival
Sayome (Documentary)  2012
The World’s First Computer (Documentary) 2012
Mikropoleis (TV Series documentary) (3 episodes) 2011
Piso sto Spiti (TV Series) 2011
Ola gia tin ygeia mou (TV Series) 2011
Wasted Youth 2011
Ziteitai Pseftis  2010
Sugartown – I epomeni mera (Documentary) 2009
Kantina 2009
H1N1 I epistrofi (TV Movie documentary) 2009
Baby Dance (TV Series) 2008
Sugartown: Oi gabroi (music arranger) 2006

 

Films / TV Series (Sound Department)

House of David 2024
Ottoman Rising 2023
Aspasia Stratigou: Hilia dyo mystika 2023
Who will be eaten 2020
Bella 2020
– The Miracle of the Sargasso Sea  2019  [ Nominee – Hellenic Film Academy Award ]
A Manifesto for the Un-communal 2017
Spring Awakening 2015  Original Music Award – Hellenic Film Academy Award
Lucy 2015
Another Empty Space (ADR recording) 2015
A Blast 2014
Journée d’appel (Short) 2014
Hello Anatolia 2013
Cavo D’Oro (Short) 2012
Hora Proelefsis 2010  Original Music Award – Hellenic Film Academy Award
Twins (Short) 2008

 

Video Games (Composition)

– AVOKIDDO: Thinkrolls Space 2023
– AVOKIDDO: Thinkrolls Kings and Queens 2019
– AVOKIDDO: Fitoons 2018
– AVOKIDDO: Thinkrolls 2 2016
– 2016 Google Play Award Winner: Best Families App Children’s Technology Review: Editor’s Choice Parent’s Choice: Silver Award Winner 2015
– AVOKIDDO: DNA Play 2015
– Apple App Store: Best of 2015 Digital Ehon Award
– Tutora: Best Educational App 2017
– AVOKIDDO: Thinkrolls 2014
– Top 10 Kids Apps of 2014 by USA Today

 

Advertisement (Composition)

– Athens 2004 Olympic Games
– Jean Paul Gaultier – Le Male
40 Years of BIC® Shavers in Greece – Director’s Cut
KAU Planning the Future – Director’s Cut
The Last Black Cat
Dios Thronos
Bally x André
Il mondo magico di Mabelle
Bic Soleil Glow
Mabelle in Cannes – Coccinelle
Il mondo magico di Mabelle – Christmas
Mabelle in Wonderland – part 2

 

Theater (Composition)

ΕΝΝΙΑ 2024
Theater: Φούρνος
Directed by: Thomais Triantafyllidou

Ο τρομερός εχθρός / Αλυσοδεμένος ελέφαντας 2024
Theater: Studio Μαυρομιχάλη
Directed by: Dimitris Pleionis

Αίσωπος – Φτου και βγαίνω 2023
Theater: Bios
Directed by: Dimitris Pleionis

Να σου πω μια ιστορία 2022
Theater: Bios
Directed by: Dimitris Pleionis

Παραμύθια για να σπάτε κέφι 2018
Theater: Studio Μαυρομιχάλη
Directed by: Dimitris Pleionis

Καινούργια σελίδα 2017
Theater: Mikro Gloria
Directed by: Yannis Moschos 

Ο τρομερός εχθρός / Αλυσοδεμένος ελέφαντας 2016
Theater: Studio Μαυρομιχάλη
Directed by: Dimitris Pleionis

Ο γύρος του κόσμου σε 80 ημέρες 2014
Theater: Κρατικό Θέατρο Βορείου Ελλάδος
Directed by: Tatiana Myrkou

Constellations 2013
Theater: Κυδωνία
Directed by: Michaelis Virvidakis

Μην κρίνεις έναν άνθρωπο από την ουρά του 2011
Official European Participation in the International Damascus Theater Festival
Theater: Φούρνος
Directed by: Olga Pozeli

Η γεύση της Ευτυχίας 2010
Theater: 104
Directed by: Polina Karanastasi

Το Νούφαρο του Βάλτου 2009
Theater: Ακάδημος
Directed by: Panagiotis Serefidis

John Gabriel Borkman 2008
Theater: Άλμα
Directed by: Giorgos Michalakopoulos

Η Χώρα των Πουλιών 2007
Theater: Θ.Ο.Κ.
Directed by: Olga Pozeli

Η Κοιμωμένη Ξύπνησε… 2006
Festival of Athens and Epidaurus
Theater: Πόρτα
Directed by: Thomas Moschopoulos

Cold Water Traces 2006
Theater: Χυτήριον
Directed by: Artemis Ignatiou

Light Traces 2004
Theater: Megaron Mousikis Athinon
Directed by: Artemis Ignatiou

 

Festival (Composition)

50th International Film Festival of Thessaloniki
Opening and Closing Ceremony and National Awards Ceremony
Directed by: Angelos Frantzis

49th International Film Festival of Thessaloniki
Opening and Closing Ceremony and National Awards Ceremony
Directed by: Angelos Frantzis

47th International Film Festival of Thessaloniki
Opening and Closing Ceremony and National Awards Ceremony
Directed by: Angelos Frantzis