Dolby Laboratories has announced the winner of the Dolby Award for Sound, recognising excellence in sound mixing, sound editing and sound design in a National Film and Television School (NFTS) film.
Following a screening of eight selected NFTS 2015 graduation films to an audience of industry guests at the Ray Dolby Theatre, London, and a Q&A session with Paul Davies and Stephen Griffiths, the award was presented by James Shannon, Dolby Senior Sound Consultant, to NFTS Sound Design graduate Robert Malone for his sound editing/ mixing on the animated NFTS 2015 graduation film POMBO LOVES YOU.
"The Dolby Award for Best Sound celebrates excellence in sound mixing, editing and design. We are proud to be collaborating with the NFTS to recognise innovative and exciting talent. This Award is a fantastic showcase of how sound can be used to transform the art of storytelling and create the best possible entertainment experience," said Andreas Spechtler, President, Dolby International.
Speaking at the event, NFTS Director Nik Powell said: “Dolby have been a strong supporter of the film school for many years and we thank them for generously hosting this event and for supporting the NFTS graduates with this award.”
Chris Pow, Sound Post Production Senior Tutor, said Rob Malone deserved the award, adding: “Rob’s professionalism and his developing skills and abilities as a Sound designer, give him great potential for the future. He has the makings of an excellent sound professional.”
NFTS graduation films have won 12 MPSE Golden Reel Awards for sound design –more than any other film school in the world - and its graduates go onto to work at a senior level on major films and television productions as well as video Games.
Find out more about the NFTS two-year Sound Design MA course.
The Deadline for applications to this award-winning course is May 7th
https://nfts.co.uk/sign-me-up/deadlines
