I’m Nikola Peko, a sound designer and audio technician based in Belgrade, Serbia, with a strong focus on creating immersive soundscapes for film and creative projects. I enjoy shaping story and emotion through detailed audio work—especially dialogue editing, ambience, sound effects (SFX/PFX), and on-set recording. I work confidently across professional audio tools and live production environments, and I’m hands-on with Pro Tools to deliver clean, expressive mixes and polished post-production results. Alongside my technical background, I also have experience supporting performers and event setups, as well as educational experience as a tourist technician, which helps me stay organized, responsive, and collaborative on any production.…

Nikola Peko

I’m Nikola Peko, a sound designer and audio technician based in Belgrade, Serbia, with a strong focus on creating immersive soundscapes for film and creative projects. I enjoy shaping story and emotion through detailed audio work—especially dialogue editing, ambience, sound effects (SFX/PFX), and on-set recording. I work confidently across professional audio tools and live production environments, and I’m hands-on with Pro Tools to deliver clean, expressive mixes and polished post-production results. Alongside my technical background, I also have experience supporting performers and event setups, as well as educational experience as a tourist technician, which helps me stay organized, responsive, and collaborative on any production.…

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I’m Nikola Peko, a sound designer and audio technician based in Belgrade, Serbia, with a strong focus on creating immersive soundscapes for film and creative projects. I enjoy shaping story and emotion through detailed audio work—especially dialogue editing, ambience, sound effects (SFX/PFX), and on-set recording.

I work confidently across professional audio tools and live production environments, and I’m hands-on with Pro Tools to deliver clean, expressive mixes and polished post-production results. Alongside my technical background, I also have experience supporting performers and event setups, as well as educational experience as a tourist technician, which helps me stay organized, responsive, and collaborative on any production.

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Skills

Experience Level

Android
Expert
Audio
Expert
Google Cloud
Expert
WhatsApp
Expert
Podcast Production
Expert
Mix
Expert
Music Theory
Intermediate
Master
Intermediate
Adobe Audition
Beginner
Soundtrack
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent
Croatian
Fluent

Work Experience

Stage technician at Audio Pain - Zrenjanin, Serbia
November 9, 2024 - Present
Stage technician, roadie and stage hand
Sound Designer at Freelance / Film sound projects (Belgrade-based work)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked on film and audio projects handling dialogue editing, sound design, ambience, SFX/PFX, and on-set recording. Produced and shaped immersive soundscapes that align with story and emotional intent. Coordinated and delivered edited audio for post-production using professional audio tools and standards.
Stage technician at Juras Sound System
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Stage technician and stage hand
Sound Designer / Audio related role at Sound Designer and audio recording (Belgrade, Serbia)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Worked in sound design and audio recording with involvement in background music production and live audio. (Organization details not specified.)
Sound Designer at Audio Pain / Live audio production (company not fully recoverable)
January 1, 2022 - August 26, 2026
Delivered sound design and audio production work including recording, editing, dialogue editing, and processing. Worked with professional audio equipment and supported film and live audio workflows with SFX/PFX and ambience creation for immersive results.

Education

Music production and sound design at Academy of arts - Belgrade, Serbia
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2026
Extensive experience in recording and sound editing for student films, theatrical productions, and various other learning exercises.
Hospitality and Tourism Technician at Fra Andrija Kačić Miošić Secondary School, Ploče, Croatia
September 1, 2017 - May 25, 2021

Qualifications

Sound Design – Academy of Arts
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality
    More Opsena
    More Opsena is a 30-minute student film, and I selected the scenes I felt were the strongest. I worked on the film from shooting through the entire post-production process. The film was also selected for two film festivals: OFF in Sarajevo and the Hvar Film Festival.…
    No Country for Old Men practice
    I created a short sound design piece based on several scenes from No Country for Old Men. My approach focused on building atmospheric layers and using subtle sound details to reinforce the visual storytelling. I tried to recreate the way I personally perceive and hear each scene, carefully choosing and shaping atmospheres, environmental sounds, and small details that complement the picture without overpowering it. The goal was to create a natural, immersive soundscape while emphasizing the tension, space, and mood of each moment.…
    Dunkirk practice
    Created a short sound design piece based on scenes from Dunkirk, focusing on creating a raw and immersive wartime atmosphere. I built harsh environmental backgrounds and layered different elements to convey the tension, scale, and unpredictability of the battlefield. My focus was on making the environment feel alive and authentic through carefully shaped atmospheres, distant and close sound elements, and subtle details that support the visuals. I aimed to create a dense but natural soundscape that enhances the emotional intensity of the scenes without distracting from the picture.…