No.8, the Soho-based creative audio and VFX studio, has announced the appointment of Seb Bruen as their new creative director of sound and music.
Seb brings a wealth of experience in sound design and music supervision to No.8, where he will be instrumental in launching the studio's new music division. Prior to joining No.8, Bruen worked at Aumeta, collaborating with renowned directors such as Ian Pons Jewel, Terence Neale, Hector Dockrill, Meji Abteen, Zhang + Knight Nike, Coca-Cola, and Facebook.
Beyond his work in advertising, Seb has also contributed to documentaries, feature films, and short films, with his work being recognized at prestigious festivals like Sundance, Cannes, SXSW, and Berlin International.
Expressing his enthusiasm for this new chapter, Seb said, "I'm really excited for this move, it's the direction I've wanted to explore for a while. No.8 truly wants to push the development of their music arm, and they've given me the freedom to explore and share this journey with them. Plus, everyone on the team seems lovely, so I'm looking forward to building new relationships and contributing to the company."
Sam Robson, partner and CD at No.8, shared his excitement about Seb's arrival: "Seb is someone we've been working with on various projects for a while now, and once he decided to move back to London, we knew this was the perfect opportunity to launch No.8 Music. He's unique as an engineer with a strong reputation in sound design, and his background allows him to excel in all sorts of music briefs. To top it off, he's a pleasure to work with. This flexibility will help us expand our offerings and provide clients with a full audio service on every job."
With Seb on board, No.8 is poised to further elevate its audio capabilities and deliver exceptional creative solutions to its clients.