Hi, I’m Tom Cruz. I’m a sound professional with formal training in Cinematography and Audiovisual Communication from INTEC, and a Master’s Degree in Sound for Film, Television and Mixed Media from Escuela Chavón. I’ve built a versatile career across commercial, documentary, and live broadcasting contexts, focusing on clean sound capture, robust on-site mixing, and efficient post-production workflows. I love collaborating with directors and crews to shape the sonic identity of a project, from boom operation to final mix. My hands-on experience recording and mixing for live streams, ads, and music videos keeps me adaptable, detail-oriented, and ready to tackle challenges with a friendly, proactive attitude.

Tom Cruz

Hi, I’m Tom Cruz. I’m a sound professional with formal training in Cinematography and Audiovisual Communication from INTEC, and a Master’s Degree in Sound for Film, Television and Mixed Media from Escuela Chavón. I’ve built a versatile career across commercial, documentary, and live broadcasting contexts, focusing on clean sound capture, robust on-site mixing, and efficient post-production workflows. I love collaborating with directors and crews to shape the sonic identity of a project, from boom operation to final mix. My hands-on experience recording and mixing for live streams, ads, and music videos keeps me adaptable, detail-oriented, and ready to tackle challenges with a friendly, proactive attitude.

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Hi, I’m Tom Cruz. I’m a sound professional with formal training in Cinematography and Audiovisual Communication from INTEC, and a Master’s Degree in Sound for Film, Television and Mixed Media from Escuela Chavón. I’ve built a versatile career across commercial, documentary, and live broadcasting contexts, focusing on clean sound capture, robust on-site mixing, and efficient post-production workflows.

I love collaborating with directors and crews to shape the sonic identity of a project, from boom operation to final mix. My hands-on experience recording and mixing for live streams, ads, and music videos keeps me adaptable, detail-oriented, and ready to tackle challenges with a friendly, proactive attitude.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Beginner
Haitian; Haitian Creole
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Assistant to Carlos Palomo Gonzalez at Live Events / Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Assisted during live events and prep days; handled live streaming of Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos
Interviewer / Audio Assistant at Elle Magazine
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Interview with J Balvin for Elle Magazine coverage
Cable Person / On-Set at The Killer (Film) - Dir. David Fincher
November 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
On-set cabling and basic sound support for production
Cable Person / On-Set at Something in the Water - Dir. Gaby Dellal
October 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
On-set cable management and support
Second Assistant Sound at Three Little Birds
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Second assistant sound; prepared equipment, cleaned gear, managed truck and driver
Second Assistant Sound at Coulson (Documentary) - Dominican Artist Life
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Documentary sound duties; on-set and field recording support
Sound / On-Location Engineer (One Man Band / On-Location) at Independent Projects
January 1, 2024 - Present
Manager recording, mixing on location, boom operating and talent makeup for Kikay Nito documentary about the Armero tragedy
Assistant to Carlos Palomo Gonzalez at Live Event Production / Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos
January 1, 2020 - Present
Assisted with live event and prep days; on-site recording, field setup, and on-location audio support; contributed to the live streaming of the Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos 2020 Final.
Sound Editor at Sol a los 40
November 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Editor of background noise and sound effects for the documentary piece 'Sol a los 40' (Nov–Dec 2022).
Sound Editor at La Bruja
May 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Sound editing for the film 'La Bruja' (May–Jun 2021).
Sound Editor at Coulson
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Documentary about the life of a Dominican artist; on-location recording and post-production sound editing.
Sound Editor / On-Location Recording at Jumbo San Francisco Commercial
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Managed recording, live mixing on location, boom operation and talent makeup for a commercial shoot (2023).

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cinematography and Visual Audio Communication at INTEC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Master's Degree in Sound for Film, Television and Mixed Media at ESCAC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Cinematography and Audiovisual Communication at INTEC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Master's Degree in Sound for Film, Television and Mixed Media at Escuela Chavón
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other