Specializing in Narrative Environments and Immersive Sonic Storytelling With a PhD in Architecture and Design Science (IUAV Venice) and a Master’s in Music and New Technologies (Florence Conservatory), I bring a unique, research-driven approach to sound design for documentary and film. My work focuses on the profound interaction between sound, space, and the body, translating complex atmospheres into compelling auditory narratives. As a specialist in spatial audio and field recording, I provide a comprehensive suite of sound services for documentary filmmakers: Narrative Sound Design: I craft immersive sonic landscapes that act as a bridge between the visual frame and the audience's emotional experience. My recent work includes sound design for From a vertebral collapse mountains arose (2026) and music/sound for VR experiences (The Blinds, MaxLab). Audio Restoration & Post-Production: Trained in audio restoration at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, I possess the technical rigor required to clean complex location recordings and archive materials—a critical asset for documentary storytelling. Acoustic Research & Spatialization: My expertise in 3D audio (Ambisonics, IKO) and "sound as a space generator" allows me to design innovative soundscapes for VR documentaries and site-specific installations, such as those presented at the Venice Biennale and ZKM Karlsruhe. Original Composition: Beyond sound effects, I compose original electroacoustic music and live electronics, ensuring a seamless organic integration between the score and the environmental sound design. Currently a lecturer in Sound Creation at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, I combine academic excellence with an extensive international portfolio. My goal is to transform the "voice" of every project into a vivid, multidimensional space that enhances the director's vision.

Giulia Vismara

Specializing in Narrative Environments and Immersive Sonic Storytelling With a PhD in Architecture and Design Science (IUAV Venice) and a Master’s in Music and New Technologies (Florence Conservatory), I bring a unique, research-driven approach to sound design for documentary and film. My work focuses on the profound interaction between sound, space, and the body, translating complex atmospheres into compelling auditory narratives. As a specialist in spatial audio and field recording, I provide a comprehensive suite of sound services for documentary filmmakers: Narrative Sound Design: I craft immersive sonic landscapes that act as a bridge between the visual frame and the audience's emotional experience. My recent work includes sound design for From a vertebral collapse mountains arose (2026) and music/sound for VR experiences (The Blinds, MaxLab). Audio Restoration & Post-Production: Trained in audio restoration at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, I possess the technical rigor required to clean complex location recordings and archive materials—a critical asset for documentary storytelling. Acoustic Research & Spatialization: My expertise in 3D audio (Ambisonics, IKO) and "sound as a space generator" allows me to design innovative soundscapes for VR documentaries and site-specific installations, such as those presented at the Venice Biennale and ZKM Karlsruhe. Original Composition: Beyond sound effects, I compose original electroacoustic music and live electronics, ensuring a seamless organic integration between the score and the environmental sound design. Currently a lecturer in Sound Creation at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, I combine academic excellence with an extensive international portfolio. My goal is to transform the "voice" of every project into a vivid, multidimensional space that enhances the director's vision.

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Specializing in Narrative Environments and Immersive Sonic Storytelling

With a PhD in Architecture and Design Science (IUAV Venice) and a Master’s in Music and New Technologies (Florence Conservatory), I bring a unique, research-driven approach to sound design for documentary and film. My work focuses on the profound interaction between sound, space, and the body, translating complex atmospheres into compelling auditory narratives.

As a specialist in spatial audio and field recording, I provide a comprehensive suite of sound services for documentary filmmakers:

Narrative Sound Design: I craft immersive sonic landscapes that act as a bridge between the visual frame and the audience’s emotional experience. My recent work includes sound design for From a vertebral collapse mountains arose (2026) and music/sound for VR experiences (The Blinds, MaxLab).

Audio Restoration & Post-Production: Trained in audio restoration at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, I possess the technical rigor required to clean complex location recordings and archive materials—a critical asset for documentary storytelling.

Acoustic Research & Spatialization: My expertise in 3D audio (Ambisonics, IKO) and “sound as a space generator” allows me to design innovative soundscapes for VR documentaries and site-specific installations, such as those presented at the Venice Biennale and ZKM Karlsruhe.

Original Composition: Beyond sound effects, I compose original electroacoustic music and live electronics, ensuring a seamless organic integration between the score and the environmental sound design.

Currently a lecturer in Sound Creation at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, I combine academic excellence with an extensive international portfolio. My goal is to transform the “voice” of every project into a vivid, multidimensional space that enhances the director’s vision.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Lecturer at Académie royale des Beaux-Arts, Brussels
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lecturer in sonic/artistic practice and related courses, contributing to curriculum and research in sound, space and performance.
Tutor at Teatro Dimora - L'Arboreto Mondaino and Cantieri XL
October 23, 2023 - October 24, 2023
Tutored and contributed to artistic development for collaborative performances.
Chair & Session Organizer at I3DA Conference (Immersive and 3D Audio)
September 5, 2023 - September 8, 2023
Chaired a special session “Music Sound and Space” as part of the conference program.
Tutor at Conservatory of Florence
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Tutor & workshop facilitator for Sound Spatialization; architecture & spatial sound pedagogy.
Tutor, Sound Spatialization Workshop at Conservatory of Florence
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Tutor for workshop on sound spatialization in architecture and space.
Postdoctoral Researcher (Part-time) at Royal Academy and Conservatoire Antwerp
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Part-time postdoctoral research focusing on electroacoustic music, spatial audio and related pedagogy.
PhD Supervisor at Transart Institute
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
PhD supervisor for doctoral student at Transart Institute.
Postdoctoral Researcher (part-time) at Royal Academy and Conservatory Antwerp
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Part-time postdoctoral researcher focusing on sonic spatialization and related research outputs in collaboration with the Royal Academy and Conservatory Antwerp.
Tutor, Spatial Entities in Urban Space at IUAV, University of Venice
October 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Workshop tutor focused on spatial entities in urban space.
Fellow & Lecturer at Conservatory & IUAV (Venice) / Florence ties
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Fellow teacher of History of Electroacoustic Music; in-course lectures and seminars on architecture, space and sound.
Master Thesis Supervisor at University of Venice (IUAV)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Supervision of master's theses in Music/Audio topics.
Tutor at Queen Mary University, London
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Tutor & workshop leader for Spatial Entities seminar.
Tutor, Spatial Entities at Queen Mary University of London
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Workshop tutor on Spatial Entities.
Instructor / Organizer at IUAV (Venice) / The Produc tion of Space Seminar Series
May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
Organization and teaching on space production, architecture, theatre and music.
Visiting Researcher at Technical University Berlin (Technische Universität Berlin)
May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
Visiting researcher focusing on electronic music studio practices.
Tutor at IUAV / 2015
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Tutor for composing with the soundscape in-course (drawing, animation and digital scene).
Teacher at Music High School (Niccolini Palli), Livorno
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Teacher of Music and New Technologies.
Composer and Sound Designer at Freelance / Various Projects
January 1, 2013 - Present
Composer and sound designer for installations, performances, and spatial practices; works include immersive audio for festivals, theatre and art installations.
Assistant at Alg a Margen (independent label)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Assistant for publication of contemporary art books and CDs; music-related production tasks.
Assistant & Tutor at Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Assistant and tutor in course programming, music programs, monitoring and student support.
Assistant and Tutor at Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Assistant and tutor for the theatre's music program; organization and monitoring of courses for students.
Intern at Podewil (Berlin)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Intern at Podewil; project organization, festival coordination and archival work for the Leonardo da Vinci project.
Intern at Podewil (Center for Contemporary Art, Berlin)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Internship and coordination for the Leonardo da Vinci project; contributed to organization and festival events; cataloging and archiving of sound materials.

Education

PhD in Architecture and Design Science at IUAV University of Venice
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Master's degree in Music and New Technologies at Conservatorio di Firenze
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Specialization in Sound Design for Cinema at Percorsi Audio, Acquapendente
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Specialization in Audio Restoration at Conservatorio di Musica di Firenze and Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Master's degree in Communication and Non-Verbal Languages: Psychomotricity, Music Therapy and Languages of Performance at Ca' Foscari University of Venice
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Old Cycle Degree (2+3) in Musicology at University of Bologna
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006
PhD at IUAV, University of Venice (Architecture and Design Science)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Master's degree in Music and New Technologies at Conservatorio di Firenze
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Specialization in Sound Design for Cinema at Percorsi Audio, Acquapendente
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Specialization in Audio Restoration at Conservatorio di Musica di Firenze and Teatro del Maggio Musicale
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Master’s degree in Communications and Non-Verbal Languages: Psychomotricity, Music Therapy and Languages of Performance at Ca’ FoscarI, Venezia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Old Cycle Degree (2+3) in Musicology at University of Bologna
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006
PhD in Architecture and Design Science at IUAV, University of Venice
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Master in Music and New Technologies at Conservatorio di Firenze
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Specialization in Sound Design for Cinema at Percorsi Audio, Acquapendente
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Specialization in Audio Restoration at Conservatorio di Firenze and Teatro del Maggio
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
First Level Master in Communication and Non-Verbal Languages: Psychomotricity, Music Therapy and Languages of Performance at Ca’ Foscarì, Venezia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Old Cycle Degree (2+3) in Musicology at University of Bologna
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Erasmus Scholarship
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Leonardo Scholarships
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Grant: Artistic Research (FR ART, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles)
January 1, 2020 - May 6, 2026
Specialization in Sound Design for Cinema
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Specialization in Audio Restoration
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Master’s degree in Communications and Non-Verbal Languages: Psychomotricity, Music Therapy and Languages of Performance
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Old Cycle Degree (2+3) in Musicology
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006
Master’s degree in Music and New Technologies
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
PhD in Architecture and Design Science
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Master in Music and New Technologies
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Specialization in Sound Design for Cinema
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Specialization in Audio Restoration
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
First Level Master in Communication and Non-Verbal Languages
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Old Cycle Degree in Musicology
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006

Industry Experience

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