I’m Edward Hookway, a sound designer and composer with a Master’s degree in Sound Design from Bournemouth University. I love shaping immersive audio for animated and live-action student films, building technical fluency with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and location sound workflows. I thrive on turning ideas into believable soundscapes and collaborating with directors to tell stories through sound. During my studies I volunteered on multiple Bournemouth University student productions, collaborating with directors, producers, and actors to deliver consistently high-quality sound. My on-set and post-production work strengthened my ability to adapt to unpredictable environments, communicate clearly with a creative team, and stay focused on storytelling through sound.

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I’m Edward Hookway, a sound designer and composer with a Master’s degree in Sound Design from Bournemouth University. I love shaping immersive audio for animated and live-action student films, building technical fluency with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and location sound workflows. I thrive on turning ideas into believable soundscapes and collaborating with directors to tell stories through sound. During my studies I volunteered on multiple Bournemouth University student productions, collaborating with directors, producers, and actors to deliver consistently high-quality sound. My on-set and post-production work strengthened my ability to adapt to unpredictable environments, communicate clearly with a creative team, and stay focused on storytelling through sound.

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I’m Edward Hookway, a sound designer and composer with a Master’s degree in Sound Design from Bournemouth University. I love shaping immersive audio for animated and live-action student films, building technical fluency with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and location sound workflows. I thrive on turning ideas into believable soundscapes and collaborating with directors to tell stories through sound.

During my studies I volunteered on multiple Bournemouth University student productions, collaborating with directors, producers, and actors to deliver consistently high-quality sound. My on-set and post-production work strengthened my ability to adapt to unpredictable environments, communicate clearly with a creative team, and stay focused on storytelling through sound.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer Location Sound Recorder at Bournemouth University (Volunteer)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Gained hands-on experience with location sound recording on multiple student films at Bournemouth University. Worked closely with directors, production managers, and actors; developed on-set communication skills and adaptability to unpredictable recording environments.
Head Waiter/Barman at Independent Fine-Dining Restaurant, Poole Quay
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Served as head waiter and bartender at an independent fine-dining restaurant on Poole Quay. Built relationships with regular customers, learned the full menu and ingredients, and delivered a consistently high standard of service while balancing university commitments.
Head Waiter / Barman at Poole Quay restaurant (on Poole Quay)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Front-of-house service, customer relations, beverage service, cash handling, team coordination, and maintaining high standards of service in a busy independent restaurant.
Volunteer Sound Designer / On-set Sound Recorder at Bournemouth University (voluntary student films)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Provided sound design and on-location sound recording for student film projects; self-recorded Foley, assisted with pre-production and post-production workflows, collaborated with directors and actors; contributed to mixing for live-action media.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music and Sound Production at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
A Levels in Music Technology, Engineering and Maths; AS Levels in Physics at Reigate College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Music and Sound Production at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
AS Levels in Music Technology, Engineering and Maths at Reigate College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Master's degree in Sound Design at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
A Levels in Music Technology, Engineering and Maths; Physics at Reigate College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

ABRSM Grade 8 Saxophone
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
ABRSM Grade 5 Piano
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
ABRSM Grade 8 Saxophone
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
ABRSM Grade 5 Piano
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
ABRSM Grade 8 Saxophone
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
ABRSM Grade 5 Piano
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
    uniE608 Hollow knight Re-scored original audio and music
    uniE608 Tears of the kingdom Rescore
    Part of my dissertation project