Films and series
Dune: Part Two
My first film credit, and what an incredible and humbling experience it was. I had the immense opportunity to work along Richard King and Dave Whitehead on this monumental Hollywood production, planning and leading an expedition to Algeria to record authentic desert sounds.
Mufasa: The Lion King
I was hired to record a variety of African wildlife and soundscapes on several expeditions for this upcoming Lion King prequel. It was an amazing opportunity to work with Onnalee Blank and Paula Fairfield on this emoitonally-rich classic family film.
Planet Earth III
I contributed sound recordings from the Amazon and Borneo rainforests to this iconic landmark series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
House of the Dragon
I contributed creature sound recordings from Africa to this phenomenal Game of Thrones prequel.
The Territory
A portrait of a heroic indigenous community in the Amazon rainforest. Peter Albrechtsen made extensive use of my Amazon Jungle library in this film.
Dark Green
Conservationist and storyteller Paul Rosolie’s story set deep in the Amazon rainforest. I contributed my recordings from the area to the film.
Fire of Love
This Oscar-nominated film tells the story of intrepid volcanologists with the help of my Volcano recordings.
Africa from above
My nature recordings from Africa were used in this fascinating series.
Outlander
This fascinating series was brought to life using my sound recordings.
Invasion
My recordings were used in this intriguing sci-fi series.
Video games
Horizon Forbidden West
A breathtaking open-world action role playing game set in a majestic but deadly world. I worked closely with the team at Guerrilla to help bring the game world to life with my knowledge and sound recordings.
Dune Awakening
This awe-inspiring survival MMO set in the world of Arrakis uses many of my desert recordings.
Path of Exile
An action RPG with complex gameplay and a beautiful game world. The audio team used my nature and wildlife recordings to bring the game world to life.
Wordscapes
I have used many of my own recordings in this calm and relaxing word puzzle game that reaches millions of players every day.
Podcasts
Tonebenders interview
An in-depth conversation about recording the sound of rain.
Audible Sleepcast
Several episodes of this calming podcast made use of my sound recordings from around the world.
Working Class Audio
Interview about my work as sound recordist and expedition leader.
BBC podcast radio hour
A BBC Sounds production that played some of my recordings from Namibia alongisde a quick introduction by myself.
Mongabay podcast
Interview about my work in audio, expeditions and conservation.
Other collabs
Conservation International
I have licensed my recordings to Conservation International so they could raise money for environmental causes.
Earth.fm
I work with the Earth.fm platform as advisor. I also license my recordings to them and I write articles for their website.
Quiet Parks International
I helped QPI with information gathered on my expeditions and by allowing them to use my soundscape recordings for research and marketing.
Insight Timer
I have licensed my recordings to this mindfulness app that boasts more than 22 million users.
Public speaking
Guest lecture with students at Cornell University Lab of Ornithology - 2023
Production Technology Showcase - Bristol 2023
Sound/Image festival - London 2022
Guest lecture with students at Belgrade University - 2021
Guest lecture with students at Bath Spa University - 2021
Awards
BAFTA 2023 Audio achievement - nominated alongside the Guerrilla team
MASA 2022 Best sound design in gaming - won alongside the Guerrilla team
MPSE Golden Reel 2022 Outstanding achievement in sound editing - nominated alongside the Guerrilla team
The Game Awards 2022 Best audio design - nominated alongside the Guerrilla team
Sponsors and partners
Publications
Art of Sound Creativity in Film Sound and Electroacoustic Music
Art of Sound explores the creative principles that underpin how sonic practitioners act to compose, tell stories, make us feel, and communicate via sound. I was invited to contribute to this exciting book. along with a diverse group of world leading audio professionals.
Qualifications
Expedition leadership course - Explorers Connect 2019
Expedition and remote first aid course - Rapid Response Adventure Medicine 2019
BORDA off-road driving - Wright Event 2019
Adventure and climbing photography course - Climb Devon 2019
Testimonials
George recorded a beautiful collection of winds, from absolutely dead calm to gale force or to sandstorm force. - Richard King
You're an absolute pro, George. Opening your packages of sounds was like Christmas for my ears and choosing you to capture the sounds of the desert, was a no brainer. - Dave Whitehead
I love everything you recorded!!!!!! - Onnalee Blank
I’ve admired George Vlad’s work since the first moment I heard it. George Vlad is a master. - Gordon Hempton