Delivering Detailed Sound for Documentary ‘Never Look Away’ – with Bruno Barrett-Garnier

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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Sundance 2024: Crafting the Diverse Sound of ‘Love Me’ – with Matt Drake

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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Sundance 2024: Capturing the Dynamic Sound of Youth for ‘Dìdi’ – with Andy Hay

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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Sundance 2024: Behind the Edgy Sound of ‘Kneecap’ – with Louise Burton, Brendan Rehill, and Aza Hand

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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