Curriculum Vitae
Gabriel Reyna | supervising sound editor| sound Designer |production sound mixer.
PROFILE
As an experienced professional in audiovisual production, I specialize in supervising and addressing the sound needs of diverse projects spanning film, television, and web content. My expertise extends seamlessly from the conceptualization and recording stages to the subtleties of post-production processes, encompassing editing, sound design, and mixing.
Showcasing a robust professional background, I have successfully supervised the sound aspects of over 30 feature films and documentaries. These projects have garnered recognition at esteemed international festivals, including Berlin, Cannes, and Venice.
EXPERIENCE
Sound designer | Freelance Berlin, Amsterdam, México | 2019-2023.
Sound design and production sound recording for documentaries, independent projects, and TV companies. My key sound design projects are:
Documentary “Rebeladas” By Perro Rojo Films. Mexico 2022.
Short Film “God has Forgotten us” Produced by Jella Haase, Germany 2022.
Feature Film “Can’t Quit Mom.” HBO MAX, México 2022.
Feature Film “Under Spanish Skies” by Bearlift films, Germany 2021.
Feature Film”kokoloko” by Dinatron, México. Distributed by “The Match Factory” Germany.
TV Series (Pilot) “Omnia” by Leon Hipp, Germany 2019.
Corporate series “Miro Values.” (Visual collaboration software) Amsterdam 2021.
Production
Sound Recording of:
Volkswagen Drive ahead by Three-dots Film. 2023
Babbel, Latin accents by Three-dots Film.
Short Film “Zwei Durch” by Motion eye film, Germany 2020.
Formula “E” Berlin, BBC Change accelerated 2021.
Corporate series “Miro Values.” (Visual collaboration software) Amsterdam 2021.
Feature Film ”Therese,” directed by Angelika Plaffengut, Germany.
Skoda tour by Three-dots Film. 2022
Hello Fresh, capital markets day 2020-2023 by Three-dots Film.
Volkswagen Drive Culinary by Three-dots Film.
Convention “World Money Fair 2020.”
Porsche Taycan by Three-dots Film.
Innos-Volkswagen symposium by Three dots-Film.
Feature Film “El Actor Principal.” Directed by Paula Markovitch 2019.
2012 – 2019
Partner, senior editor, and sound designer | 20Hz Studios Mexico |
Post-production expert, personnel, and project management of 20Hz Studios. My most notable projects are the sound design of:
Feature Film “Viena and the Fantomes” by Universal Pictures 2019.
Documentary TV show (14 episodes) “Explorer Investigation Latin America” by VICE NEWS & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC.
Documentary “Laberinto Yoeme” by Sergi Perez Ros.
Feature Film “Feral” by Andrés Kaiser.
Feature Film “Cuadros en la Obscuridad.” Premiered at Morelia International Film Festival 2017.
Documentary "The Public Image is Rotten.” Premiered at Tribeca Film festival 2017.
Documentary “Mexicanos de Bronce.” Premiered at Morelia International Film Festival 2016
Feature Film "Güeros" by Alonso Ruizpalacios. Awarded with the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival 2014
ARIEL AWARD WINNER 2015
The Ariel Award recognizes artistic and technical excellence in the Mexican film industry. Given annually, since 1946, by the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (AMACC).
Professor
Universidad Iberoamericana | 2005 - 2011
I delivered the modules “Sound Communication Laboratory” and “Radio Language workshop” to equip the student with the technical and analytical tools to develop their own sound pieces for radio shows and audiovisual projects.
2006-2012, partner at RECPLAY studios México.
My main tasks included business relationships, sound post for advertising pieces, talent VO recording, music mixing, and sound effects editing. The diversity of clients ranged from political and car campaigns to children's toys and beauty products.
My most notable projects are the sound design of:
Feature Film "Voy a Explotar" by Canana Films. Premieres at Venice International Film festival.
Feature Film "Dramamex" by Revolcadero films. Premieres at Semaine de la Critique, Cannes Film Festival.
Feature Film "Cabecitas" by Revolcadero films.
Skills:
Languages: Spanish – native, English- advanced.
Software: Pro Tools, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Propellerhead Reason, Davinci Resolve, Izotope Rx.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s in Communication | Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico | 1997-2001
FUll FiLMOGRAPHY
2022 Sound design of the feature film “Navidad en Vivo” directed by Salvador Suárez Obregón. Produced by HBO MAX. (México)
2022 Sound design of the short film “Warsaw” directed by Patricio Mosse and produced by Hybrid Shots. (Spain)
2022 Sound design of the feature film “Can’t Quit Mom” directed by Noé Santillán López. Produced by HBO MAX. (México)
2022 Sound design of the short film “Semilla” directed by Patricio Mosse and produced by Hybrid Shots. (Spain)
2022 Sound design of the feature film “Las Vocales” directed by Silvia Tort. Produced by ViX Plus. (México)
2022 Sound design of the feature film “Viajeros” directed by Ana Cristina Martínez. Produced by HBO MAX. (México)
2022 Sound design of the short film “God has forgotten us” directed by Kyle Heller and produced by Jella Haase. (Germany)
2021 Sound design of the feature film “Therese” directed by Angelica Plaffengut. Produced by UWE Productions. (Germany)
2021 Sound design of the documentary “Rebeladas”. Produced by Perro Rojo films. (México)
2021 Sound design of the feature film “Operación Feliz Navidad”. Produced by HBO MAX. (México)
2021 Sound design of the short film “Radzyn” directed and produced by Patrico Mosse. (Spain)
2021 Sound design of the feature film “Under Spanish Skies” directed by Nathan Buck. Produced by Bearlift Films. (Germany/ USA)
2021 Sound design of the short film “Zwei Durch” directed and produced by Samson Schneidermann. (Germany)
2021 Sound design of the short film “Lotte” directed and produced by Juan Pablo Caballero. (Germany)
2020 Sound design of the feature film ¨kokoloko¨ directed by Gerardo Naranjo. Produced by Dinatron. (Tribeca Film Festival 2020)
2020 Sound design of the short film “The Long Way Home” directed and produced by Enzo Caletta. (Germany)
2020 Sound design of the TV show (Pilot) “Omnia” directed by Leon Hipp. Produced by Jonathan Ibeka. (Germany)
2020 Sound design of the short film “Das Spiel” directed by Andres Hagedorn. Produced by METFILM SCHOOL. (Germany)
2020 Sound design of the short film“Kala” directed by Benjamín Chimoy. Produced by SZENE 2WEI. (Germany)
2019 Sound design of the short film “Messer & Pfirsiche “directed by Adrian Botnariu. Produced by @Beyondflix. (Germany)
2019 Sound design of the feature film “El Actor Principal” directed by Paula Markovitch. Produced by ALTAMIRA FILMS.
2019 Sound post production of the documentary TV show (14 cap) “Explorer Investigation Latin America”. Produced by VICE NEWS & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC.
2019 Sound design and Mix 5.1 of the documentary “Laberinto Yoeme” directed by Sergi Perez Ross.
2019 Sound design of the documentary “Feral” directed by Andrés Kaiser.
2019 Sound post production 4th season of the TV show “Todos los Tacos”. Produced by VICE NEWS. https://video.vice.com/en_us/show/todos-los-tacos
2018 Sound post of the web series “El Candidato Rayo”. Produced by Televisa. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=el+candidato+rayo
2018 Sound design and 5.1 Mix of the short film “Fuego en el Sótano” directed by Eva Vázquez de Reoyo.
2018 Sound design of the feature film “Viena and the Fantomes” directed by Gerardo Naranjo. Produced by Verisimilitud & Lola Films.
2018 Sound design of the feature film “Cuadros en la Obscuridad” directed by Paula Markovitch. Produced by Altamira Films. (FICM)
2017 Sound design of the documentary "The Public Image is Rotten" directed by Tabbert Fiiller. Produced by Verisimilitud. (Tribeca film festival)
2017 Sound design of the animated short film "La huella" directed by Carlos Andrade. Produced by IMCINE.
2016 Sound design of the animated short film "Última Estación" directed by Héctor Dávila. Produced by IMCINE.
2016 Sound design of the short film "Pañales para Melquiades" directed by Gandhi Ramos. Produced by IMCINE.
2016 Sound design and Mix of the feature film "Acapulco Sunset" directed by Papus Von Saenger.
2015 Winner of the Ariel prize for best sound.
2014 Mix of the feature film “Sexennial Plan” directed by Santiago Cendejas. Produced by MAKINA.
2014 Sound design of the feature film "Güeros" directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios. Winner of 5 Ariel awards. Sound design awarded. Won the “Best first Feature”. (BERLINALE)
2014 Sound design and Mix of the feature film "Dariela los Martes" directed by Mauricio T. Valle.
2014 Sound design and Mix of the feature film "Luto" directed by Katina Medina Mora. Produced by Detalle Films.
2013 Surround Mix of the animated short film "Un Dia en Familia" directed by Pedro González. Produced by IMCINE. (FICG)
2012 Sound design and Mix of the feature film "Rezeta" directed by Fernando Frías. Produced by Detalle Films. (FICM, FICUNAM, Low Film Festival). (NETFLIX)
2011 Sound design and Mix of the documentary "La Guerrera" (Ambulante) directed by Paulina del Paso.
2010 Sound design and Mix of the short film "R100" directed by Gerardo Naranjo. Produced by Canana. Part of the compilation "Revolución".
2010 Sound design and Mix of the feature film "18 cigarrillos y medio" co-production Paraguay México, directed by Marcelo Tolces. Produced by Canana Films.
2010 Sound design and Mix of the documentary "Mal de tierra" directed by Alejandra Márquez. Produced by Emigre Films.
2010 Sound design and Mix of the short film "American Gleam" directed by Andrés Clariond.
2009 Sound design and Mix of the short film "Miedo" directed by Alfonso Zárate. (FICM)
2009 Sound design and Mix 5.1 of the short film "Cinco recuerdos" directed by Alejandra Márquez and Oriana Alcaine. Produced by Emigre Films.
2008 Sound design of the feature Film "Voy a Explotar" Directed by Gerardo Naranjo. Produced by Canana Films. (Venice, Toronto)
2006 Sound design of the documentary "El camino" Thesis of the degree of director Berenice Manjarrez. Produced by FONCA and IMCINE
2006 Sound design of the feature film "Dramamex" Directed by Gerardo Naranjo. Produced by REVOLCADERO FILMS. (Semaine de la Critique, Cannes)
2006 Sound design of the feature film "Cabecitas" directed by Renato Ornelas REVOLCADERO FILMS.