I'm Ramzi Madi, a production sound professional with 15+ years of experience across fiction and non-fiction projects. I’ve led sound departments, managed budgets and schedules, and collaborated closely with camera, lighting, and art teams to optimize on-set recordings, while solving on-set challenges with practical problem-solving skills. I bring a hands-on approach to storytelling through sound and a passion for maintaining high sonic quality under tight deadlines. My work spans feature films, TV series, new media, short films, and documentaries, with experience in post-production editing and sound design, ambience creation, and academic teaching. I’ve lectured on film sound and post-production, designed curricula, and trained students on industry-standard software and equipment.

Ramzi Madi

I'm Ramzi Madi, a production sound professional with 15+ years of experience across fiction and non-fiction projects. I’ve led sound departments, managed budgets and schedules, and collaborated closely with camera, lighting, and art teams to optimize on-set recordings, while solving on-set challenges with practical problem-solving skills. I bring a hands-on approach to storytelling through sound and a passion for maintaining high sonic quality under tight deadlines. My work spans feature films, TV series, new media, short films, and documentaries, with experience in post-production editing and sound design, ambience creation, and academic teaching. I’ve lectured on film sound and post-production, designed curricula, and trained students on industry-standard software and equipment.

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I’m Ramzi Madi, a production sound professional with 15+ years of experience across fiction and non-fiction projects. I’ve led sound departments, managed budgets and schedules, and collaborated closely with camera, lighting, and art teams to optimize on-set recordings, while solving on-set challenges with practical problem-solving skills. I bring a hands-on approach to storytelling through sound and a passion for maintaining high sonic quality under tight deadlines.

My work spans feature films, TV series, new media, short films, and documentaries, with experience in post-production editing and sound design, ambience creation, and academic teaching. I’ve lectured on film sound and post-production, designed curricula, and trained students on industry-standard software and equipment.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Sound Recording / Production Sound Mixer at AQT IS Syndicated
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2026
Supervised and led the sound department on fiction and non-fiction productions, including budgeting, scheduling, and managing a three-person team. Reviewed scripts with the crew and sound team, organized audio recordings scene by scene, and collaborated with Camera, Lighting, and Art departments to optimize on-set sound. Resolved on-set challenges efficiently with strong problem-solving skills. Worked on feature films, TV series, short films, documentaries, and new media, engaging with production companies such as Trio Orange, Pixcom, Sphere Media, Urbania, and Eureka.
Post-Production Sound Editor / Sound Designer
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2026
Dialogue editing and sound design; delivered audio mixes for film and TV under tight deadlines. Edited and cleaned dialogue, ADR, and mixed it in film. Managed bookings, directed and mixed podcast sessions. Recorded and created ambience libraries to be used in mixing. Proficient with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, iZotope RX, and Logic Pro X. Titles include: A Play Entitled Sehnsucht, Taxi Ballad, Vitamin, And … action, Mabrouk, Beirut I Love You Season 2, Sandjak.
Live Sound Engineer
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2019
Mixed sound for over 100 events; set up and operated speaker stacks to large concerts with line arrays. Provided sound engineering services for notable artists such as Tania Saleh, Reem Banna & Faia Younan. studio recording & music mixing at Forward - Music with Lebanese artists. Worked as a resident sound engineer for Babel Theater and other venues, and contributed to numerous concerts and theatrical performances.
Studio Manager
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Initiated The Sound Side Studio, a hub for sound services including equipment rental and post-production projects. Managed an audio equipment rental business, including purchases, inventory, repairs, and operations.
Lecturer / Academic Teaching
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Designed curriculum and study programs for film sound and post-production courses; trained students on the use of industry-standard audio equipment and software.
Stagehand Technician
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Part-time installation technician for events & theaters, working on audio & video setups and take-downs (including ITASE-56, Encore & Bamboo).
Production Sound Recording
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2026
Supervised and led sound department on fiction and non-fiction projects, including budgets and a three-person team. Reviewed scripts with crew, organized audio recordings scene by scene, and collaborated with Camera, Lighting and Art departments to optimize sound recordings. Resolved on-set challenges efficiently with strong problem-solving skills. Notable projects included feature films and TV series such as En Scène, Pas De Chicane Dans Ma Cabane, The Ugly One, La Mer Entre Nous; District 31 (VI), Pillow Talk, Classe des Chefs; plus new media, short films and documentaries.
Post Production Sound Editor & Designer
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2026
Dialogue editing and sound design; delivered audio mix for film and TV under tight deadlines. Edited and cleaned dialogue, ADR, and mixing, managed bookings, and directed and mixed podcast sessions. Created ambience libraries and used Pro Tools, Ableton Live, iZotope RX, and Logic Pro X.
Instructor / Academic Teaching
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Designed curriculum and study programs for film sound and post-production courses; trained students on industry-standard equipment and software.
Stage Hand Technician
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Part-time installation technician for events and theaters, working with ITASE-56, Encore and Bamboo on audio and video setups and takedown.

Education

Diploma in Sound Recording at SAE School of Audio Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing at LAU American University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Diploma in Sound Recording at SAE Institute / SAE School of Audio Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing at LAU (Lebanese American University)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Radio for TV Courses
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Major in Audiovisual
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment
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