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Hi, I am Houssein Chouikhat, a senior sound designer and senior mixer with over a decade of experience shaping immersive sound for cinema, television and broadcast. I specialize in on-set location audio, dialogue editing, sound design, and multi-channel mixing for international audiences.
I have collaborated with major networks such as Al Jazeera and done freelance work for Doha360, delivering broadcast-ready sound across multiple platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love solving creative audio challenges to help stories come alive through sound.
Experience Level
Language
Arabic
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Senior Mixer / Sound Designer at IMU Studios Canada
January 1, 2024 - PresentIndependent contractor, specializing in sound design and audio creation; surround 5.1 mixing.
Senior Mixer / Sound Editor at Documentary TV Series 'Jbal Lahmer'
January 1, 2023 - PresentMixing and sound editing for the series; involved in shows broadcast on Attesia TV channels since 2015.
Senior Mixer / Sound Editor at TV Series 'Chwereb 2'
January 1, 2017 - PresentMixing and sound editing for the TV series; surround 5.1.
Audio Technician at Doha360 – Freelance
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Audio technician for Doha 360, National Day 2024; on-site installation and field recording.
Senior Sound Designer / Surround 5.1 at IMU Studios Canada (Independent Contractor)
January 1, 2024 - PresentSenior sound designer and mixer focused on sound design and audio creation for film and TV; surround 5.1 mixing, VO editing, and post-production supervision.
Senior Mixer / Sound Editor at IMU Studios / Documentary Film & TV Projects
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022Mixing and editing for documentary TV series and films, including surround sound workflows and collaboration with directors for VO editing and final mix.
Senior Mixer / Sound Designer at Chwereb 2 (TV Series)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Sound design and mixing for the TV series Chwereb 2, including on-set sound supervision and post-production.
Senior Mixer / Sound Editor at Jbal Lahmer (Documentary TV Series)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Sound editing and final mix for the documentary TV series Jbal Lahmer.
Lead Sound Recordist and Engineer at Al Jazeera Media Network (Qatar)
May 1, 2025 - PresentLeading sound recordist and engineer for high-profile international programs including Athenae, Syria Now, Project Force, and Now You Know; responsible for head of sound department functions.
Audio Technician at Doha360 (Freelance)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024W orked as an audio technician for Doha National Day coverage and related events in 2024.
Senior Sound Editor / Senior Mixer / Music Consultant at Various TV/Film Productions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Led sound editing and mixing on documentaries and TV series; contributed as music consultant and head of sound department on multiple projects, including Jbal Lahmer (2023) and Chwereb 2 (2017).
Head of Sound Department at Films, Series (Various Productions)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022Led the sound department for films and TV series; oversaw dialogue editing, sound design, and final mixes across multiple projects.
Senior Sound Engineer / Lead Sound Recordist at Al Jazeera Media Network
May 1, 2025 - PresentLead sound engineer and senior mixer for high-profile international programs; managed location audio, on-set recording, and cross-platform broadcast standards.
Education
Economics Baccalaureate at Khazardar High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010Applied Bachelor's Degree at Khazardar High School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014Senior Technician in Cinema and Audiovisual at Higher Institute of Multimedia Art (ISAMM/Manouba)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Bachelor's degree in Economics at Khazadar High School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014Senior Technician in Cinema and Audiovisual at Higher Institute of Multimedia Art (ISAMM/Manouba)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Senior Technician in Cinema and Audiovisual at Higher Institute of Multimedia Art (ISAMM/Manouba)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Bachelor's Degree (Economics) at Khazardar High School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Economics Baccalaureate at Khazardar High School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Applied Bachelor's Degree at Khazardar High School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Senior Technician in Cinema and Audiovisual at Higher Institute of Multimedia Art (ISAMM/Manouba)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Qualifications
Senior Technician in Cinema and Audiovisual
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Applied Bachelor's Degree
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Certificate in Sound Engineering
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Telecommunications
Experience Level
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