I am a composer, audio editor, sound designer, and violinist for film, video games, podcasts and other media. See my full portfolio at sankofasound.com. I have years of experience as a composing and performing musician with knowledge of a wide range of genres, as well as professional experience as an audio editor, sound designer, and audio post producer. In music, I compose to bridge the gap between instrumental music and the soundtrack genre to change the way that listeners view and experience soundtrack. In audio editing, I deliver professional results with my diverse and detail-oriented skillset.

Sergio Paul | Vaughan Sankofa

I am a composer, audio editor, sound designer, and violinist for film, video games, podcasts and other media. See my full portfolio at sankofasound.com. I have years of experience as a composing and performing musician with knowledge of a wide range of genres, as well as professional experience as an audio editor, sound designer, and audio post producer. In music, I compose to bridge the gap between instrumental music and the soundtrack genre to change the way that listeners view and experience soundtrack. In audio editing, I deliver professional results with my diverse and detail-oriented skillset.

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I am a composer, audio editor, sound designer, and violinist for film, video games, podcasts and other media. See my full portfolio at sankofasound.com. I have years of experience as a composing and performing musician with knowledge of a wide range of genres, as well as professional experience as an audio editor, sound designer, and audio post producer. In music, I compose to bridge the gap between instrumental music and the soundtrack genre to change the way that listeners view and experience soundtrack. In audio editing, I deliver professional results with my diverse and detail-oriented skillset.

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Experience Level

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Language

Japanese
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Editing Intern at This Is Sound Design
May 11, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Produced and edited SFX and environment ambience soundscapes for feature films and documentaries. Monitored foley recording sessions, edits audio clips for quality, implemented files into audio mix. Edited production sound and dialogue for clarity, conducted quality control spotting on film audio.
Audio Engineer at Spencer Studios
May 6, 2024 - December 20, 2024
Coordinated and conducted live recording sessions for over 30 vocalists in various genres to produce high-quality audio files. Mixed and mastered more than 30 tracks to develop proficiency with Pro Tools software. Handled client interaction and negotiation to support studio profits and ensure client satisfaction.
Media and Audio Technology Intern at Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene
May 8, 2023 - August 11, 2023
Practiced live mixing twice weekly on an Allen & Heath SQ-7 soundboard. Conducted live sound checks, maintained audio equipment, and monitored live performances.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Music Technology at Temple University
August 22, 2022 - December 16, 2025
Highly comprehensive Music Technology program with extensive training in audio editing and production as well as music theory and performance

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics
    paper DRAIN

    DRAIN is a short film directed by Aidan MacIlvaine. I had the role of covering all sound post production, including sound effects, music score, background ambiences, and dialogue/production audio processing.

    The film follows the story of a man driven to vengeance after exploring the mysterious death of his sister. It has a heavy focus on combat choreography.