Wesley Chew is an Emmy and AACTA award-winning audio professional, sound designer, and re-recording mixer with over 100 sound department credits. He previously co-founded the leading Australian sound houses Unison Sound and Sonar Music, and has spent over two decades crafting rich sonic landscapes for global clients like Netflix, Disney, Amazon and BBC. His exceptional skills in sound effects editing, dialogue editing, and sound supervision have earned top industry accolades. These highlights include an AACTA Award for Mystery Road: Origin and a Daytime Emmy for The New Legends of Monkey. Known for his collaborative approach, Wesley seamlessly bridges technical precision with creative storytelling to deliver world-class audio from the initial edit to the final mix.…

Wesley Chew

Wesley Chew is an Emmy and AACTA award-winning audio professional, sound designer, and re-recording mixer with over 100 sound department credits. He previously co-founded the leading Australian sound houses Unison Sound and Sonar Music, and has spent over two decades crafting rich sonic landscapes for global clients like Netflix, Disney, Amazon and BBC. His exceptional skills in sound effects editing, dialogue editing, and sound supervision have earned top industry accolades. These highlights include an AACTA Award for Mystery Road: Origin and a Daytime Emmy for The New Legends of Monkey. Known for his collaborative approach, Wesley seamlessly bridges technical precision with creative storytelling to deliver world-class audio from the initial edit to the final mix.…

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Wesley Chew is an Emmy and AACTA award-winning audio professional, sound designer, and re-recording mixer with over 100 sound department credits. He previously co-founded the leading Australian sound houses Unison Sound and Sonar Music, and has spent over two decades crafting rich sonic landscapes for global clients like Netflix, Disney, Amazon and BBC. His exceptional skills in sound effects editing, dialogue editing, and sound supervision have earned top industry accolades. These highlights include an AACTA Award for Mystery Road: Origin and a Daytime Emmy for The New Legends of Monkey. Known for his collaborative approach, Wesley seamlessly bridges technical precision with creative storytelling to deliver world-class audio from the initial edit to the final mix.

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Skills

Experience Level

Mix
Expert
Audio
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert

Language

Work Experience

Co-Founder at Unison Sound
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2025
Co-founded and led a sound production company delivering sound design, re-recording mixing, dialogue/ADR/foley support, and sound supervision across film, television, gaming, and museum installations. Managed major, high-pressure television and large-scale media projects with full responsibility for delivering final sound products to strict client specifications and quality standards. Designed and project managed construction of two professional studio facilities (~250sqm) in Sydney and Brisbane, including budgets, planning, drawings for lighting/electrical/IT/A/V cabling, acoustic treatment, and soundproofing. Completed two small-scale cinema rooms with 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos integration and implemented Audio over IP (Audinate Dante). Clients included Netflix, Disney, Amazon, Stan, ABC, Australian War Memorial, and National Museum Australia. Award highlights include AACTA (Best Sound in Television) and Daytime Emmy (Outstanding Sound Mixing and Editing).
Co-Founder / Managing Director at Sonar Music
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2019
Recorded, mixed, and produced award-winning film score albums. Head audio engineer responsible for mixing final products to meet client/stakeholder expectations and Australian broadcast technical specifications. Hired and mentored junior engineers to senior technician roles. Designed and managed construction of a 160sqm multi-room recording facility (5 rooms) including a music recording studio and two 5.1 screening rooms. Oversaw technical systems, including procurement, installation, and maintenance of audio/video equipment, as well as budgeting. Planned and managed complex orchestral recording projects with 60–100 personnel, including risk control and strict deadline delivery under high pressure.
Freelance Sound Engineer
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Delivered recording and live sound services with a strong focus on creative and technical client expectations. Produced, recorded, and mixed music albums, songs, and film scores; worked with studio and live setups including analog and digital consoles. Resolved technical faults under tight time pressure for both live and studio recording. Mixed for TV and film including advertising, TV, and film projects.
Music Studio Manager & Mixing Engineer at Floating Point Studio
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Managed the music studio for a record label, using Pro Tools and an Audient ASP channel console with automation. Mixed and mastered tracks and albums for in-house artists and external clients.

Education

B.A. Recording Arts (Sound Engineering) at Middlesex University, London
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Diploma in Performing Arts (Music) at Academy of Contemporary Music, UK
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Diploma in Audio Engineering at SAE Sydney
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural) - partially completed at UTS
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Mystery Road: Origin 2022

    Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts award winner 2022 - Best Sound in Television for Mystery Road: Origin
    Australian Screen Sound Guild award winner 2022 - Best Sound a Television Series for Mystery Road: Origin
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