Paul is a senior sound engineer with over a decade of experience in the film and television industry. Paul originally considered a career in music production but whilst studying at the London College of Music he was drawn to the world of sound design and audio post. Paul went on to sound design a wide range of content for clients in London such as National Geographic, Fox, Universal and BT Sport. He was then head-hunted to help establish the BBC Studios in Australia as their senior sound designer where he remained for the next eight years.
Paul also has a passion for composing, and his career highlights include working with David Attenborough and Louis Theroux. His sound design work has earned him nominations and awards from PROMAX, Kinsale Shark Awards and Music + Sound Awards.
o Place of birth: Essex, England
o Hometown: Rayleigh
o Staycation: Mollymook
o Vacation: Iceland
o Pet: Two children… do they count?
o Place of work: Mighty Sound
o Place of workout: Garage
o Mode of transport: Car
o Bonus travel essential: Airpods
o Artist: Shephard Fairey
o Musician: Max Richter
o Film director: Christopher Nolan… he never misses
o Film: Interstellar
o Series: Friday Night Lights… because I just watched it last (for the second time) and I have never met a person who didn’t love it
o Video game: CoD
o Board game: Risk
o Book: Ready Player One/Ready Player Two
o Podcast: Gossip Mongers
o Breakfast: Ham and Cheese Croissant
o Restaurant: Chinese Noodle Restaurant… if you know, you know
o Cheap bite: Same as above… I’m not fancy
o Working lunch: Anything from the Annandale Hotel
o Favourite dish: Dumplings
o Signature dish: Beef Short Rib
o Snack: Oat Bar
o Guilty pleasure: Burger Rings
o Bar: The Baxter Inn
o Booze: Starward Whiskey
o Not booze: Cherry Coke
o Bonus food: Just allllllll Asian food
o Phone: iPhone
o Computer: Mac Pro
o TV: Samsung
o Headphones: Airpods
o Camera: iPhone… do regular people still use cameras?
o Soundsystem: Genelecs at home and Genelecs at work… if it ain’t broke… don't fix it
o Pen / pencil: Pen
o Where you document an idea: In my notes
o Casual clothing: Always
o Smart clothing: Never
o Footwear: Adidas
o Watch: Apple
o App: Discord
o Website: YouTube
o Work programme: Protools
o Digital work tool: Output Audio plug ins
o Analogue work tool: Modular Synth
o Morning grooming / makeup essential: Tom Ford Aftershave
o Bonus kit essential: Field recording kit, my Modular Synth