I am a freelance sound editor and sound designer specialising in sound effects, Foley and creature sound design for film and other media. I have experience creating and editing bespoke effects from field recordings and layered sound libraries, with a particular interest in building distinctive, unsettling creature sounds. For recent horror work, I designed the sound of a gangly, inhuman creature using layers of guttural vocalisations, clicking, breathing, movement, leather, bone and gore. I combined recording, editing, pitch manipulation, distortion, modulation and processing to create a characterful sound that felt physical and organic rather than simply supernatural. I enjoy experimenting with unconventional recordings and processing to create sounds that support a character's physicality and personality, rather than relying solely on pre-existing effects. My post-production experience also gives me an understanding of how individual effects need to work within the wider mix and picture.

James Redif

I am a freelance sound editor and sound designer specialising in sound effects, Foley and creature sound design for film and other media. I have experience creating and editing bespoke effects from field recordings and layered sound libraries, with a particular interest in building distinctive, unsettling creature sounds. For recent horror work, I designed the sound of a gangly, inhuman creature using layers of guttural vocalisations, clicking, breathing, movement, leather, bone and gore. I combined recording, editing, pitch manipulation, distortion, modulation and processing to create a characterful sound that felt physical and organic rather than simply supernatural. I enjoy experimenting with unconventional recordings and processing to create sounds that support a character's physicality and personality, rather than relying solely on pre-existing effects. My post-production experience also gives me an understanding of how individual effects need to work within the wider mix and picture.

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I am a freelance sound editor and sound designer specialising in sound effects, Foley and creature sound design for film and other media. I have experience creating and editing bespoke effects from field recordings and layered sound libraries, with a particular interest in building distinctive, unsettling creature sounds.

For recent horror work, I designed the sound of a gangly, inhuman creature using layers of guttural vocalisations, clicking, breathing, movement, leather, bone and gore. I combined recording, editing, pitch manipulation, distortion, modulation and processing to create a characterful sound that felt physical and organic rather than simply supernatural.

I enjoy experimenting with unconventional recordings and processing to create sounds that support a character’s physicality and personality, rather than relying solely on pre-existing effects. My post-production experience also gives me an understanding of how individual effects need to work within the wider mix and picture.

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Work Experience

Sound Designer (Short Film) at Cyclops
January 1, 2026 - Present
Designed and edited sound effects, Foley, and ambience in Pro Tools to create an immersive soundscape supporting the film’s narrative and tone.
Sound Designer at Cyclops (Short Film)
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Designed and edited sound effects, Foley, and ambience in Pro Tools to create an immersive soundscape supporting the film’s narrative and tone.
Property Caretaker at Excel Building
January 1, 2025 - Present
Maintained cleanliness, safety, and general upkeep of the property. Conducted routine inspections, minor repairs, and supported building management to ensure a secure, well-presented environment for residents and visitors.
Property Caretaker at Excel Building, Haggerston
January 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for maintaining clean lines, safety, and general upkeep of the property. Conduct routine inspections, minor repairs, and support building management to ensure a secure and well-presented environment for residents and visitors.
Property Caretaker at Excel Buildin g, Hag gers to n
January 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness, safety, and general upkeep of the property. Conducted routine inspections, minor repairs, and supported building management to ensure a secure, well-presented environment for residents and visitors.
Front-of-House Waiter at The Magazine, London
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Delivered efficient service in a high-end dining environment, managing multiple tables during peak hours and coordinating between kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.
Bartender at Various Venues, London (The Old Swan, The Courtfield, Chelsea Potter)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Worked across high-volume pubs and bars. Prepared and served drinks, handled POS and cash transactions, managed stock, maintained cleanliness, and delivered fast-paced customer service under pressure.
Bartender at Various Venues, London
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Worked across high-volume pubs and bars including The Old Swan, The Courtfield, and Chelsea a Potter. Prepared and served drinks, handled POS and cash transactions, managed stock, maintained cleanliness, and delivered fast-paced customer service under pressure.

Education

Audio Post Essentials at Audio Post Essentials — 344 Audio (Manchester)
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
BA (Hons) Film & TV Production — 2:1 at Buckinghamshire New University
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
BTEC Creative Media Production — DMM at Epping Forest College
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
Audio Post Essentials — 344 Audio (Manchester) at Audio Post Essentials
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
BA (Hons) Film & TV Production at Buckinghamshire New University
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
BTEC Creative Media Production at Epping Forest College
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
Audio Post Essentials (training) at Audio Post Essentials
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
BA (Hons) Film & TV Production at Buckinghamshire New University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
BTEC Creative Media Production at Epping Forest College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Audio Post Essentials at Audio Post Essentials (Manchester)
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
BA (Hons) Film & TV Production (2:1) at Buckinghamshire New University
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
BTEC Creative Media Production (DMM) at Epping Forest College
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026

Qualifications

Audio Post Essentials (Intensive training in sound design, Foley, and audio editing)
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction