Sound Recordist • Podcast Producer • Audio Consultant I help filmmakers, podcasters and creators shape the sound of their projects — from idea to final mix. With 25+ years of experience in documentary filmmaking and sound recording, I bring both technical expertise and a strong narrative approach to sound. What I do: Field recording (documentary, podcast, film) Podcast production (recording, editing, narrative structure) Sound editing & mixing Sound design for film and experimental projects Audio storytelling & narrative consulting Mentoring & coaching (sound workflow, writing with sound, listening approach) I’ve worked as a sound recordist in fiction films before focusing on documentary and more immersive, human-centered storytelling. My work explores the relationship between listening, place and storytelling, through films, radio pieces and sound installations. What makes me different: I don’t just “do sound” — I help you think your project through sound.

Virginie Valissant-Brylinski

Sound Recordist • Podcast Producer • Audio Consultant I help filmmakers, podcasters and creators shape the sound of their projects — from idea to final mix. With 25+ years of experience in documentary filmmaking and sound recording, I bring both technical expertise and a strong narrative approach to sound. What I do: Field recording (documentary, podcast, film) Podcast production (recording, editing, narrative structure) Sound editing & mixing Sound design for film and experimental projects Audio storytelling & narrative consulting Mentoring & coaching (sound workflow, writing with sound, listening approach) I’ve worked as a sound recordist in fiction films before focusing on documentary and more immersive, human-centered storytelling. My work explores the relationship between listening, place and storytelling, through films, radio pieces and sound installations. What makes me different: I don’t just “do sound” — I help you think your project through sound.

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Sound Recordist • Podcast Producer • Audio Consultant

I help filmmakers, podcasters and creators shape the sound of their projects — from idea to final mix.

With 25+ years of experience in documentary filmmaking and sound recording, I bring both technical expertise and a strong narrative approach to sound.

What I do:

Field recording (documentary, podcast, film)
Podcast production (recording, editing, narrative structure)
Sound editing & mixing
Sound design for film and experimental projects
Audio storytelling & narrative consulting
Mentoring & coaching (sound workflow, writing with sound, listening approach)

I’ve worked as a sound recordist in fiction films before focusing on documentary and more immersive, human-centered storytelling.

My work explores the relationship between listening, place and storytelling, through films, radio pieces and sound installations.

What makes me different:
I don’t just “do sound” — I help you think your project through sound.

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Experience Level

Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sound Recordist / Sound Engineer (Fiction films) at Various productions / Freelance
January 1, 2013 - September 24, 2025
Sound recording for fiction films, collaborating with filmmakers such as Jean-Claude Guiguet, Patrice Leconte, and Mathieu Belghiti; early experience across multiple productions between 1997 and 2013.
Director & Sound Designer at Iskra
January 1, 2014 - Present
Directed Je suis une peau-rouge (1h 26), a documentary feature supported by the Val de Marne aid; involved in overall sound and post-production decisions.
Sound Recording / Production Sound at CLC Production
January 1, 2004 - Present
Germain des Loups (52’), sound recording for television broadcast; with CNC support.
Sound Recordist / Field Recording at Auto Production (India) – Sidheswri Ashram
January 1, 2002 - Present
Sidheswri Ashram (42’), independent/auto production in India; documentary sound work.
Sound Designer / Live Sound / Stager at Festival / Projects
January 1, 2022 - Present
Stalker – la Zona (live sound performance) and other live sound installations; ongoing sound design and performance work.
Sound Engineer at Sidheswri Ashram (Auto Production – Inde)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Preneuse de son sur le court métrage Sidheswri Ashram (42'), tourné à Calcutta; collaboration avec le producteur et l'équipe documentaire.
Sound Engineer at Migoo Production
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Preneuse de son sur le court métrage Same-same but different (60'); autoproduction / coproduction.
Sound Engineer at CLC Production
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Germain des Loups (52’); produit par CLC Production; diffusion Clermont Première; aide du CNC.
Sound Engineer / Filmmaker at Iskra
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Long métrage Je suis une peau-rouge (1h26); produit par Iskra; primé aux Ecrans Documentaires et au Festival Jean Rouch; reconnu comme référence ethnographique.
Sound Engineer / Documentary Filmmaker at Mèche Courte / Zola / Aquarium Ciné Café / Interférences
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Marine (8') dans la série Combats Ordinaires; projection en salles en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Sound Designer at VVBprod / Arte – Et pourtant elles tournent
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Au domaine de l'eau (5'30); présélectionné par Arte au concours Et pourtant elles tournent; sélectionné à Nikki festival et Traces de Vies en 2025.
Sound Engineer at Aurélie Garon / Le Fresnoy
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Floater s (CM expérimental); collaboration sur projet expérimental.
Sound Designer / Post-Production at Marine Rivoire – Ecoute ma danse
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Écoute ma danse – post-production et diffusion possible en casque; projet 2024–2025.

Education

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Qualifications

Acousmatic tools training
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Radio creation training (Arles) with Kaye Mortley
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Acousmatic tools training
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025

Industry Experience

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