Hi, I'm Valeria Elias, a passionate Sound Designer with over 7 years of experience leading projects in film and TV, including work with notable streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. I love creating engaging soundscapes and mixing audio to bring stories to life. Alongside my sound design work, I'm also a dedicated sound teacher, sharing my knowledge in audio post-production and sound aesthetics at prestigious universities in Peru. I have experience working on a variety of projects from feature films to documentaries and short films. Beyond sound design, I’m also a composer and love to blend creativity with technical skills to achieve the best results. I’m always eager to learn new techniques and grow as both an artist and educator in the audio world.

Valeria Elias

Hi, I'm Valeria Elias, a passionate Sound Designer with over 7 years of experience leading projects in film and TV, including work with notable streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. I love creating engaging soundscapes and mixing audio to bring stories to life. Alongside my sound design work, I'm also a dedicated sound teacher, sharing my knowledge in audio post-production and sound aesthetics at prestigious universities in Peru. I have experience working on a variety of projects from feature films to documentaries and short films. Beyond sound design, I’m also a composer and love to blend creativity with technical skills to achieve the best results. I’m always eager to learn new techniques and grow as both an artist and educator in the audio world.

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Hi, I’m Valeria Elias, a passionate Sound Designer with over 7 years of experience leading projects in film and TV, including work with notable streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. I love creating engaging soundscapes and mixing audio to bring stories to life. Alongside my sound design work, I’m also a dedicated sound teacher, sharing my knowledge in audio post-production and sound aesthetics at prestigious universities in Peru.

I have experience working on a variety of projects from feature films to documentaries and short films. Beyond sound design, I’m also a composer and love to blend creativity with technical skills to achieve the best results. I’m always eager to learn new techniques and grow as both an artist and educator in the audio world.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound Designer at Fade Out - Mixing & Sound Design
January 1, 2019 - June 9, 2024
Worked as an editor and supervisor on more than 20 projects, including feature films, documentaries, short films, TV shows, and trailers. Credited on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. Contributed sound design to high-profile projects like "Backpackers," a top 10 Netflix movie, and "Yana-Wara," Peru's selection for the 2025 Academy Awards.
Independent Media Sound Designer & Composer
January 1, 2020 - June 9, 2024
Created and composed sound design for film festival nominated and award-winning short films, working independently to deliver high-quality audio experiences.
Sound Teacher at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) and Universidad de Lima
January 1, 2021 - June 9, 2024
Taught subjects including Audio Workshop, Audio Post Production, and Sound Esthetics at undergraduate levels. Focused on practical audio skills and sound theory, contributing to the academic development of students in sound design and production.
Sound Designer at Fade Out - Mixing & Sound Design
January 1, 2019 - Present
Worked as an editor and supervisor in more than 20 projects including feature films, documentaries, short films, TV shows, and trailers. Credited in major streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. Notably contributed to the top 10 Netflix movie 'Backpackers' and the Peruvian selection 'Yana-Wara' for the 2025 Academy Awards.
Independent Media Sound Designer & Composer
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided sound design and composition for film festival nominated and winning short films, establishing a strong presence in the independent media scene.
Sound Teacher at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teaching subjects including Audio Workshop, Audio Post Production, and Sound Esthetics aimed at undergraduate students.
Sound Teacher at Universidad de Lima
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teaching subjects including Audio Workshop, Audio Post Production, and Sound Esthetics aimed at undergraduate students.

Education

bachelor of communication at Universidad de Lima
April 8, 2015 - April 8, 2022
Communication & Media Degree at Universidad de Lima
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor's Degree at Universidad de Lima
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

"I'm a Composer", "Synthestration", "Film Music Cliches" by Marc Jovani - Cinematic Composing
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Film & TV Music introduction by Karen Zielinski - Escuela Ecran
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Music Composition - Tempo
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Music creation and production - Crehana
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Beat making - Sonirama Music
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
The modern musician - Berklee/Coursera
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Advanced dialogue editing by Tatiana Frean
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
RX7 Advanced techniques by Jaime Sainz - Academy nominee, Golden Reel Award Winner
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Sound post production for Film & TV by Martin Hernández - Academy nominee, BAFTA Winner
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
"I'm a Composer", "Synthestration", "Film Music Cliches" by Marc Jovani - Cinematic Composing
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Film & TV Music introduction by Karen Zielinski - Escuela Ecran
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Music Composition - Tempo
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Music creation and production - Crehana
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Beat making - Sonirama Music
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
The modern musician - Berklee/Coursera
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Advanced dialogue editing by Tatiana Frean
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
RX7 Advanced techniques by Jaime Sainz - Academy nominee, Golden Reel Award Winner
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Sound post production for Film & TV by Martin Hernández - Academy nominee, BAFTA Winner
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services