Senior Sound Designer Paul Boechler – who’s worked on AAA-games like ‘FIFA’, ‘Need for Speed’ (2015), and EA’s ‘skate.’ – shares tips and advice on creating effective game audio reels to help you put your best foot forward as a job seeker:
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Discover the very latest in sound effects with these 20 new sound libraries from the independent community:
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Airwiggles co-founder Lewis Thompson looks back at the social platform’s whirlwind first year:
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Sound Designer/Re-recording Mixer Bruno Barrett-Garnier talks about carefully crafting the sound of Director Lucy Lawless’s documentary film ‘Never Look Away’ – in World Documentary Competition at Sundance 2024. The film examines the life and work of unflinching camerawoman Margaret Moth, who captured scenes of war for CNN.
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Award-winning supervising sound editor/re-recording mixer Matt Drake talks about his work on ‘Love Me’ – in US Dramatic Competition at Sundance 2024. Directors Sam and Andy Zuchero used live-action, practical animatronics, classic animation, and game engines to tell this long-spanning love story, and Drake created a unique sonic experience for each act since they are all a different style. He also talks about mixing ‘Love Me’ in Dolby Atmos, as the film was one recipient of the Dolby Institute Fellowship.
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Supervising sound editor/re-recording mixer Andy Hay discusses his approach to capturing the youthful vibe of Director Sean Wang’s feature-length debut ‘Dìdi’ – in US Dramatic Competition at Sundance 2024 and one recipient of the Dolby Institute Fellowship. He talks about re-recreating the sound of skate videos, designing drug experiences, and supporting the film’s emotional moments through sound effects and thoughtful mix choices.
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Director Rich Peppiatt’s Irish-language biopic ‘Kneecap’ tells the story of the real Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap. It’s an official selection for Sundance 2024’s NEXT program, and the first-ever Irish language film chosen for the festival. Here, sound team members Louise Burton, Brendan Rehill, and Aza Hand talk about editing Irish dialogue, working with the group’s music in a theatrical context, creating the sound of live performances in the film, and using sound to push the film’s edgy aesthetic.
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Sound Supervisor/Sound Designer/Re-recording Mixer Steve Fanagan talks about creating a chaotic, unrelenting 24-hour party atmosphere for Director Molly Manning Walker’s debut feature film ‘How to Have Sex’ – playing at Sundance 2024 in the Spotlight category.
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