I'm a freelance audio engineer and sound designer with over a decade of experience crafting sound for trailers, promos, ads, and installations across TV, film, theatre, audio tours and museums. I manage end-to-end audio—from design and recording to mixing and ADR—collaborating with directors, producers, and external vendors to shape the sonic identity of campaigns and exhibits. Based in Singapore, I work with in-house teams and freelance talent, delivering polished audio that resonates across channels. I'm passionate about storytelling through sound and always eager to explore new formats and venues for creative collaboration.

Evan Tantian Shyan

I'm a freelance audio engineer and sound designer with over a decade of experience crafting sound for trailers, promos, ads, and installations across TV, film, theatre, audio tours and museums. I manage end-to-end audio—from design and recording to mixing and ADR—collaborating with directors, producers, and external vendors to shape the sonic identity of campaigns and exhibits. Based in Singapore, I work with in-house teams and freelance talent, delivering polished audio that resonates across channels. I'm passionate about storytelling through sound and always eager to explore new formats and venues for creative collaboration.

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I’m a freelance audio engineer and sound designer with over a decade of experience crafting sound for trailers, promos, ads, and installations across TV, film, theatre, audio tours and museums. I manage end-to-end audio—from design and recording to mixing and ADR—collaborating with directors, producers, and external vendors to shape the sonic identity of campaigns and exhibits.

Based in Singapore, I work with in-house teams and freelance talent, delivering polished audio that resonates across channels. I’m passionate about storytelling through sound and always eager to explore new formats and venues for creative collaboration.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Audio Producer at StarHub Limited
August 11, 2011 - August 30, 2023
Led in-house audio production and campaigns for TV, radio and digital platforms. Shaped campaign direction with creative directors and producers; designed sound, mixed and recorded voiceovers and location audio for radio ads, promos, trailers and branding for TV and social media. liaised with visual production teams and external vendors; managed video camera operations and location sound for in-house productions and interviews; operated sound mixer for events, seminars and town hall meetings.
Audio Engineer/Sound Designer at Freelance (Self-Employed)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Edited and designed sound, mixed and recorded voiceovers for TVCs, idents, short form videos, short films, audio tours and sound installations for art and museum projects; set up equipment and mixed live sound for music concerts.
Freelance Audio Producer/Sound Designer at Yellow Box Studio / AMX Studio / Home Studio
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Designed sound for full length feature films Gone Shopping by Wee Li Lin and Kismet Films, and Men In White by Kelvin Tong and Boku Films; Collaborated on direction of sound design and optimized film mix with directors and sound supervisor; Carried out Audio Dialogue Replacement (ADR) to address improper localization dialogue recording; Mixed sound for TV and radio adverts, short films, TV programs
Audio Producer/Sound Designer at GSM Media
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Produced audio content, sound design and mixing for NMS Personal Audio Visual Assistant, floor installations and ambient sound in English and Mandarin for all Core History Gallery content Conceptualised direction of audio content and music and tested content on-site with writers, producers and museum staff

Education

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Qualifications

New York Festivals TV and Film Awards 2018 (Bronze)
November 13, 2025 - November 13, 2025
New York Festivals TV and Film Awards 2017 (Silver Award)
April 25, 2017 - April 25, 2017
New York Festivals TV and Film Awards 2017 (Finalist)
April 21, 2017 - April 21, 2017
Hubsports Ident (Starhub Ltd Singapore)
Promax Asia (Silver for Sound Design)
June 14, 2018 - June 14, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Education, Telecommunications