Hi, I’m Hirad Alavifard, a London-based sound editor, Foley artist and dialogue editor with over seven years of professional experience in television and film. I specialize in post-production, recording, and design, collaborating with renowned directors and working on fiction and documentary projects across multiple countries. I currently reside in London on a Global Talent visa endorsed by Arts Council England. Over the years I’ve contributed to more than 70 national and international projects showcased at prestigious festivals including Venice, Berlin, Locarno, IDFA, Sheffield, and more. I’ve collaborated with acclaimed editors, supervisors, and directors such as Ensieh Maleki, and I’ve worked with Academy Award–level professionals on projects across the USA, UK, Iran, France, and beyond. I’m always excited to explore new collaborations and creative challenges.

Hirad Alavifard

Hi, I’m Hirad Alavifard, a London-based sound editor, Foley artist and dialogue editor with over seven years of professional experience in television and film. I specialize in post-production, recording, and design, collaborating with renowned directors and working on fiction and documentary projects across multiple countries. I currently reside in London on a Global Talent visa endorsed by Arts Council England. Over the years I’ve contributed to more than 70 national and international projects showcased at prestigious festivals including Venice, Berlin, Locarno, IDFA, Sheffield, and more. I’ve collaborated with acclaimed editors, supervisors, and directors such as Ensieh Maleki, and I’ve worked with Academy Award–level professionals on projects across the USA, UK, Iran, France, and beyond. I’m always excited to explore new collaborations and creative challenges.

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Hi, I’m Hirad Alavifard, a London-based sound editor, Foley artist and dialogue editor with over seven years of professional experience in television and film. I specialize in post-production, recording, and design, collaborating with renowned directors and working on fiction and documentary projects across multiple countries. I currently reside in London on a Global Talent visa endorsed by Arts Council England.

Over the years I’ve contributed to more than 70 national and international projects showcased at prestigious festivals including Venice, Berlin, Locarno, IDFA, Sheffield, and more. I’ve collaborated with acclaimed editors, supervisors, and directors such as Ensieh Maleki, and I’ve worked with Academy Award–level professionals on projects across the USA, UK, Iran, France, and beyond. I’m always excited to explore new collaborations and creative challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent
Persian
Fluent
Azerbaijani
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Foley Artist & Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Audio and Dialogue Editor
Sound Editor, Dialogue Editor, SFX Main Dialogue Editor at Side (Side Inc.)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Audio Editor on fiction and documentary projects; many works have achieved international recognition
Sound Editor, Dialogue Editor, SFX Main Dialogue Editor at Side (Freelance)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Sound editing and dialogue editing for fiction and documentary projects, many of which have achieved international recognition.
Sound Editor; Dialogue Editor; SFX Main Dialogue Editor at Side
January 1, 2018 - Present
Sound editor, dialogue editor, and SFX main dialogue editor on fiction and documentary projects with international recognition; freelance.
Sound Editor, Dialogue Editor, SFX Main Dialogue Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Sound editing, dialogue editing for fiction and documentary projects; AMPS member; global collaborations.
Audio Editor at Side
January 1, 2025 - Present
Audio Editor at Side; editing, mixing and sound design for various projects.

Education

Master of Arts in Film Making (Recording, Post-production, Design) at Goldsmiths, University of London
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Audio Technology at Azad University of Tehran, Central Branch
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Urban Planning at Pardis University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
MA Film Making (Recording, Post-production, Design) at Goldsmiths University of London
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Audio Technology at Azad University of Tehran, Central Branch
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Urban Planning at Pardis University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
MFA in Film Making (Recording, Post-production, Design) at Goldsmiths University of London
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Audio Technology at Azad University of Tehran, Central Branch
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Urban Planning at Pardis University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
MA Film Making (Recording, Post-production, Design) at Goldsmiths University of London
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Audio Technology at Azad University of Tehran, Central Branch
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Urban Planning at Pardis University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

IDFA Award for Best Feature-Length Documentary (Winner)
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
IDFA Award for Best Creative Use of Archive (Winner)
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
IDFA Award for Best Creative Use of Archive
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026
IDFA Best Creative Use of Archive (Winner)
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services