Award-winning sound designer and film editor specializing in audio post-production, cinematic sound design, and immersive sonic storytelling. I create emotionally driven mixes that balance realism and tension, using precise sound editing, foley, and engineering to serve the narrative intent. I collaborate closely with directors and production teams across short, feature, and documentary formats—supporting festival-ready sound and post-production workflows for both cinematic and commercial projects. My approach is influenced by masterclass philosophies from Richard King, Mark Mangini, and Nicolas Becker, with a strong focus on pacing, detail, and impact.

Fuad Bolouri

Award-winning sound designer and film editor specializing in audio post-production, cinematic sound design, and immersive sonic storytelling. I create emotionally driven mixes that balance realism and tension, using precise sound editing, foley, and engineering to serve the narrative intent. I collaborate closely with directors and production teams across short, feature, and documentary formats—supporting festival-ready sound and post-production workflows for both cinematic and commercial projects. My approach is influenced by masterclass philosophies from Richard King, Mark Mangini, and Nicolas Becker, with a strong focus on pacing, detail, and impact.

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Award-winning sound designer and film editor specializing in audio post-production, cinematic sound design, and immersive sonic storytelling. I create emotionally driven mixes that balance realism and tension, using precise sound editing, foley, and engineering to serve the narrative intent.

I collaborate closely with directors and production teams across short, feature, and documentary formats—supporting festival-ready sound and post-production workflows for both cinematic and commercial projects. My approach is influenced by masterclass philosophies from Richard King, Mark Mangini, and Nicolas Becker, with a strong focus on pacing, detail, and impact.

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Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent
Azerbaijani
Fluent
Turkish
Advanced

Work Experience

Film Sound Design at Young Iranian Filmmakers Association (Mohammadreza Delpak & Reza Godazgar)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Provided film sound design as part of training/masterclass work affiliated with the Young Iranian Filmmakers Association.
Trailer Editing at Molian Academy (Hamid Najafi Rad)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Edited trailers for promotional deliverables through Molian Academy in collaboration with Hamid Najafi Rad.
Film Editing at Bamdad International House (Hayedeh Safiyari)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Performed film editing as part of a professional engagement with Bamdad International House.
Film Sound Design at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Sound design training/study period focused on professional sound design practices for film media.
Film Editor
April 1, 2014 - December 1, 2022
Edited films and supported narrative flow for high-end client work. Developed coherent pacing between visual storytelling and audio elements, contributing to polished final deliverables for various film formats.
Sound Designer – Short & Feature Films
January 1, 2014 - Present
Responsible for full sound design and mix for short and feature films. Focuses on realism, tension, and emotional pacing to support each film’s dramatic tone. Handles audio post-production including sound effects, ambient layers, and final mix for festival submissions, ensuring an immersive and narrative-aligned soundscape.

Education

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Structural Engineering at Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Film Sound Design – Young Iranian Filmmakers Association (Mohammadreza Delpak & Reza Godazgar)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Film Sound Design – Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services