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Joseph Dutaillis

Audio Engineer, Boom Operator, Podcast Production, Sound Recordist

Sydney

Biography

I love sound.

The way it can tell a story, evoke deep emotions, conjure fond memories, and transport the listener through a world of imagination.

I’m a freelance sound recordist, sound designer, and sound mixer based in Sydney, Australia. With over 15 years of experience specializing in sound for picture, I strive to create immersive soundtracks that support and drive films, subconsciously captivating and thrilling the audience. I believe that a great soundtrack begins with the first word penned on a script and continues throughout the entire filmmaking process, right up to the final tweak of a fader in the final mix. I am equally at home on location or in the post-production studio, and with extensive experience in both areas, I bring a wealth of knowledge to any production, knowing exactly what is needed to achieve the best result.

My work has spanned nearly every platform where sound is found. I’ve recorded, sound designed, and mixed for film, television, online, radio, and podcasts, even dabbling in VR and video games. My past clients include some of the world’s biggest brands, such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, Disney, Red Bull, and Coca-Cola. I have also worked with prominent Australian names, including Qantas, Telstra, Optus, ANZ, AMP, Commonwealth Bank, Atlassian, Fox Sports, ABC, SBS, Channel 7, and Channel 10. In the film world, I’ve contributed to over 30 short films and three feature films, which have screened in over 100 unique festivals worldwide, earning multiple awards along the way.

I enjoy traveling and have been fortunate enough to record sound around the world, including work in India, Nepal, Cambodia, across the USA, England, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, and the Middle East. This is in addition to extensive work across Australia, from the scorching suns of Western Australia to the tropical rainforests of North Queensland and the waist-deep swamps and floodplains of the Macquarie Marshes in NSW, surrounded by red-belly black snakes (feel free to ask me about that one!).

My mum often talks about my first school report, where the teacher wrote, “Joseph has a calming effect on the class.” I like to think I’ve carried this trait into adulthood, bringing a calm demeanor to any situation. I am a motivated and hardworking team member, and I look forward to working together soon.

Joseph Dutaillis
Sound Recordist | Sound Designer | Sound Mixer

RECORDING: Documentary + Reality + ENG

RECORDING: TVC + Online Ads

SOUND DESIGN: TVC + Content

SOUND DESIGN: Narrative Film + TV

RECORDING: Branded + Corporate Content

RECORDING: Narrative Film + TV

Voice Over Production

Reviews

Jo is the most professional, talented and easy to work with sound operator I have used. His attention to detail plus his calmness puts everyone at ease on set. Best of all Jo is a bloody good bloke!

I can highly recommend Jo to deliver any project needed. Andrew Barnes geagleproductions.com.au

Location sound is too often neglected as an integral part of production. Jo has a great manner when working with new talent, who are often unnerved by the Soundie when they aren’t friendly, professional, considerate, discrete and just ace at recording location sound. Jo is all of these things. Stop searching, just book him already! Mark Dooley, Producer & Director endemolshine.com.au

Jo is a breeze to work with. A fully capable, fully professional fella. A no brainer! Nathan Drabsch kinthings.com.au

Jo is fantastic. Always professional and a great problem solver. I definitely would recommend. His experience in post-production audio has come in handy on set with calling out possible issues that may arise latter in the post workflow, saved us a couple of bucks. Jack Kemp optus.com.au

Jo is my go-to sound guy. Very easy to work with and always brings the right gear and a good attitude on set Michael J. Herman, adhocfilms.com

We love working with Jo! He’s always on time, ready to roll, does so with minimum fuss and speaks up when there’s a problem. He’s also fair with fees, overages, and extras as long the requests aren’t crazy. We throw him into the mix on all manner of jobs and environments and he knows how to make the best out of sometimes crappy audio locations. If he is free you should book him. Dan Trotter ideospheremedia.com

I have worked with Jo on multiple projects from documentary series and TVCs to branded content. When Jo is on set I know we are getting the best location sound possible to take the accompanying images to the next level. I recommend Jo to everyone. Bradley J. Conomy

Working with Jo is always a great experience. He is highly dependable and does an excellent job Natalie van den Dungen

Joseph is always such a pleasure to work with on set and so he is always my first go to for sound. A professional, polite & trustworthy sound guy! Bella Harris ddb.com.au/sydney

The team at 85 Productions have worked with Joseph on numerous occasions and each time he delivers.

His professionalism on set and ability to undertake his job is second to none. Simon Morehead 85p.com.au