Sound Engineer and Sound Designer with experience in both live and studio environments. Active as an audio technician, backliner, and stage manager for international events and festivals. Skilled in recording, mixing, music production, and multimedia sound design. Educated at Bologna Film Academy and UCLA, with a creative and quality-driven approach to sound.

Omar Balestrieri

Sound Engineer and Sound Designer with experience in both live and studio environments. Active as an audio technician, backliner, and stage manager for international events and festivals. Skilled in recording, mixing, music production, and multimedia sound design. Educated at Bologna Film Academy and UCLA, with a creative and quality-driven approach to sound.

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Sound Engineer and Sound Designer with experience in both live and studio environments. Active as an audio technician, backliner, and stage manager for international events and festivals. Skilled in recording, mixing, music production, and multimedia sound design. Educated at Bologna Film Academy and UCLA, with a creative and quality-driven approach to sound.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Studio Sound Engineer at My Home Studio
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Recording, production, mixing and sound design at My Home Studio. Software used: Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live.
Backliner and Stage Manager at Emergenza Live Music Italy
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Backliner and stage manager for Emergenza Live Music Italy at venues including Magazzini Generali (Milan), Rock'n'Roll (Milan), Hiroshima Mon Amour (Turin), El Barrio (Turin), Druso (Bergamo). Responsibilities include equipment setup, stage setup, mic placement, managing sound checks, and stage changes for festival days; live/d studio drummer, co-producer, and mix engineer for the project.
Sales Associate at Free Life Skateshop
December 31, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Selling clothing and accessories, assembling skateboard and longboard decks; customer service.
Backliner and Stage Manager at Emergenza Live Music Italy
December 31, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Backline and stage management for Emergenza Live Music events at venues in Milan, Turin and surrounding cities; organizing stage changes for multiple bands.
Live Sound Engineer at Various
December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Live sound engineering and professional experience; stage setup, sound checks, and on-site monitoring.
Audio Technician at Audio, Video and Lights Service
December 31, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Setup of audio, video, and lighting systems for concerts, festivals, and video mapping.
Audio Technician at Audio, Video and Lights Service
December 31, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Setup of audio, video, and lighting systems for various events (concerts, festivals, video mapping). FOH engineer, backliner and stage engineer.
Clerk at Clothing and Skateboard Store
December 31, 2018 - October 10, 2025
Clerk at a clothing and skateboard store; selling clothing and accessories, assembling skateboard and longboard decks.
Backliner and Stage Manager at Emergenza Live Music Italy
December 31, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Backliner and stage manager for Emergenza Live Music Italy; venues included Magazzini Generali (Milan); Rock'n Roll (Milan); Hiroshima Mon Amour (Turin); El Barrio (Turin); Druso (Bergamo); The Cage (Livorno).
Live and Studio Drummer; Co-producer; Mixing Engineer at Indra Official Music
December 31, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Live and studio drummer, co-producer, and mixing engineer for the project.
Studio Sound Engineer and Sound Designer, Musician at Clothing and Skateboard Store
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Studio sound engineer and sound designer; musician support; sales associate. Involved in live setups and audio production aspects within a retail/music environment.
Audio Technician at Audio, Video and Lights Service
January 1, 2009 - Present
Setup of audio, video, and lighting systems for various events (concerts, festivals, video mapping). Roles included FOH engineer, backliner and stage engineer.
Retail Sales at Freelife Skateshop
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Retail sales and customer service in a skate shop environment.
Live Sound Engineer
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Professional experience as a live sound engineer; working with studio and live equipment; native Italian language skills noted.
Backliner and Stage Manager at Emergenza Live Music Italy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Backliner and stage manager for Emergenza Live Music Italy at venues such as Magazzini Generali (Milan), Rock'n Roll (Milan), Hiroshima Mon Amour (Turin), El Barrio (Turin), DruSo (Bergamo), The Cage (Livorno), and others. Responsible for equipment setup, stage setup, mic placement, sound checks, and stage changes for festival days. Also performed live drums, co-producer, and mixing engineer for the project.
Live Sound Engineer
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Live sound engineer with professional experience; native Italian language skills.
Backliner / Stage Engineer at Freelife Skate Shop
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Sales Associate (clothing and skateboard store).
Live Sound Engineer at Emergenza Live Music Italy
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Live sound engineering and sound design for festival events, including equipment setup, mic placement, sound checks, and stage changes.

Education

Diploma in Sound Engineering at High School (General)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Master in Sound Design for Film and Television at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Diploma, Bologna Film Academy at Bologna Film Academy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Diploma, Janello Torrian Scientific and Technological High School at Janello Torrian Scientific and Technological High School (Cremona, Italy)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Master in Sound Design for Film and Television at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Diploma in Sound Engineering at Bologna Film Academy
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Scientific and Technological High School Diploma at Janello Torrian Scientific and Technological High School (Cremona, Italy)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Diploma in Sound Engineering at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Master in Sound Design for Film and Television at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bologna Film Academy at Bologna Film Academy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
High School Diploma at JANELLO TORRIANI SCIENTIFICA ND TECHNOLOGICAL HIGH SCHOOL
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Diploma in Sound Engineering at Bologna Film Academy
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Master in Sound Design for Film and Television at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
High School Diploma at Janello Torriani Scientifica and Technological High School (Cremona, Italy)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Master in Sound Design for Film and Television at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
at Bologna Film Academy
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
High School Diploma at JANELLO TORRIANI SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL HIGH SCHOOL
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Diploma in Sound Engineering
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Master in Sound Design for Film and Television (UCLA)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Diploma, Bologna Film Academy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Diploma, Janello Torrian Scientific and Technological High School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Master in Sound Design for Film and Television
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Diploma in Sound Engineering
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Master in Sound Design for Film and Television
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Sound Engineering
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
High School Diploma
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail
    paper Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Teaser Trailer Soundtrack

    Sound Design for Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness - Netflix Teaser Trailer.
    All Soundtrack made by me, Sounds, Music and Foley.
    Project here: