Douglas Issai Ndanshau is a Tanzanian sound designer, sound recordist, and boom operator born on July 6, 1992, in Hai, Kilimanjaro. With a passion for audio production and a deep love for music, he pursued his studies at Taasisi ya Sanaa na Utamaduni Bagamoyo (TaSUBa), where he earned both a Certificate and a Diploma in Music and Sound Production from March 2021 to March 2024. Throughout his career, Douglas has built a reputation for his expertise in location sound recording, mixing, and sound design, working on a range of projects both locally and internationally. Notable collaborations include the documentary 'Huawei Leap/Seeds for the Future,' filmed in South Africa and Madagascar, and the Tanzanian TV project 'The Mechanics of the Serengeti.' His work has also extended to wildlife conservation projects, such as the film 'Wild Hope Butterfly' with Ngoteya Wild, and sound design contributions to 'Wings and Nets,' a drone-filmed project that showcases his creative touch. Douglas is proficient in digital audio workstations such as FL Studio, Studio One, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools, excelling in sound recording, editing, mixing, mastering, and beat-making. His collaborations with organizations like Good Neighbors Tanzania, Afrisos, Ngoteya Wild and numerous freelance projects have further enhanced his portfolio. In addition to his professional pursuits, Douglas enjoys playing pool, watching sports, going on road trips, and recording unique sounds in different environments. His dedication to sound design and his constant pursuit of new sonic landscapes continue to shape his journey as a dynamic and innovative audio professional. _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Douglas Issai Ndanshau

Douglas Issai Ndanshau is a Tanzanian sound designer, sound recordist, and boom operator born on July 6, 1992, in Hai, Kilimanjaro. With a passion for audio production and a deep love for music, he pursued his studies at Taasisi ya Sanaa na Utamaduni Bagamoyo (TaSUBa), where he earned both a Certificate and a Diploma in Music and Sound Production from March 2021 to March 2024. Throughout his career, Douglas has built a reputation for his expertise in location sound recording, mixing, and sound design, working on a range of projects both locally and internationally. Notable collaborations include the documentary 'Huawei Leap/Seeds for the Future,' filmed in South Africa and Madagascar, and the Tanzanian TV project 'The Mechanics of the Serengeti.' His work has also extended to wildlife conservation projects, such as the film 'Wild Hope Butterfly' with Ngoteya Wild, and sound design contributions to 'Wings and Nets,' a drone-filmed project that showcases his creative touch. Douglas is proficient in digital audio workstations such as FL Studio, Studio One, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools, excelling in sound recording, editing, mixing, mastering, and beat-making. His collaborations with organizations like Good Neighbors Tanzania, Afrisos, Ngoteya Wild and numerous freelance projects have further enhanced his portfolio. In addition to his professional pursuits, Douglas enjoys playing pool, watching sports, going on road trips, and recording unique sounds in different environments. His dedication to sound design and his constant pursuit of new sonic landscapes continue to shape his journey as a dynamic and innovative audio professional. _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Douglas Issai Ndanshau is a Tanzanian sound designer, sound recordist, and boom operator born on July 6, 1992, in Hai, Kilimanjaro. With a passion for audio production and a deep love for music, he pursued his studies at Taasisi ya Sanaa na Utamaduni Bagamoyo (TaSUBa), where he earned both a Certificate and a Diploma in Music and Sound Production from March 2021 to March 2024.

Throughout his career, Douglas has built a reputation for his expertise in location sound recording, mixing, and sound design, working on a range of projects both locally and internationally. Notable collaborations include the documentary ‘Huawei Leap/Seeds for the Future,’ filmed in South Africa and Madagascar, and the Tanzanian TV project ‘The Mechanics of the Serengeti.’ His work has also extended to wildlife conservation projects, such as the film ‘Wild Hope Butterfly’ with Ngoteya Wild, and sound design contributions to ‘Wings and Nets,’ a drone-filmed project that showcases his creative touch.

Douglas is proficient in digital audio workstations such as FL Studio, Studio One, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools, excelling in sound recording, editing, mixing, mastering, and beat-making. His collaborations with organizations like Good Neighbors Tanzania, Afrisos, Ngoteya Wild and numerous freelance projects have further enhanced his portfolio.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Douglas enjoys playing pool, watching sports, going on road trips, and recording unique sounds in different environments. His dedication to sound design and his constant pursuit of new sonic landscapes continue to shape his journey as a dynamic and innovative audio professional.

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Language

Swahili
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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound Recordist / Location Sound Mixer at Wildstar Films
February 22, 2025 - February 22, 2025
Worked on Animals Even Closer With Bertie Gregory; captured wildlife sounds, Bertie’s dialogues and ambiences in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
Location Sound Mixer, Boom Operator at Afrisos
April 14, 2024 - April 14, 2024
Documentary Huawei Leap/ Seeds for the Future in South Africa and Madagascar; contributed to Wheels for the Wild TV project in Arusha (8 days) and Tarangire NP (2 days).
Location Sound Mixer, Boom Operator at Afrisos
August 9, 2024 - August 9, 2024
Wheels for the Wild TV project in Arusha, Tanzania (8 days) and Tarangire NP (2 days).
Location Sound Mixer, Boom Operator at Ngoteya Wild
September 4, 2024 - September 4, 2024
Wild Hope Butterfly film in Zanzibar; 4 days in September 2024.
Sound Designer at Ngoteya Wild
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Wings and Nets – Sound design, sound edit and mixing for a drone film (2022).
Location Sound Mixer, Boom Operator at TaSUBa
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Good Neighbors Tanzania projects as location sound mixer, Boom operator and post Audio.
IT / Administrative Technician at Arise Community School – SIHA
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Volunteered and then worked as IT, assisting teachers with computer tasks and managing the school's stationery.
Office Administrator at Nations Together – Community Well-Being Org
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Managed office and accounts, filled receipts, maintained data/profiles, created spreadsheets, and provided general assistance.
Office Administrator at Nations Together – Community Well-Being Org
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Managed office and accounts, filled receipts, maintained data/profiles, created spreadsheets, and provided general assistance.

Education

Certificate in Music and Sound Production at TaSUBa (Taasisi ya Sanaa na Utamaduni Bagamoyo), Bagamoyo, Pwani
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2024
Diploma in Music and Sound Production at TaSUBa (Taasisi ya Sanaa na Utamaduni Bagamoyo), Bagamoyo, Pwani
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2024
Certificate in Secondary Education – Ordinary Level (IGCSE) at Mt. Kilimanjaro School, Moshi, Kilimanjaro
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Primary School Education (ACE) at Cape stone Christian School, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other