Credits and features — George Vlad
Credits and features

George Vlad

Field recordings captured on expedition, carried into film, television, games and podcasts.

16+ yrsfield recording
13films & series
4video games
5industry awards
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Films and series

13 credits
01
Dune: Part Two

My first film credit, and what an incredible and humbling experience it was. I had the immense opportunity to work alongside Richard King and Dave Whitehead on this monumental Hollywood production, planning and leading an expedition to Algeria to record authentic desert sounds.

02
Mufasa: The Lion King

I was hired to record a variety of African wildlife and soundscapes on several expeditions for this Lion King prequel. It was an amazing opportunity to work with Onnalee Blank and Paula Fairfield on this emotionally-rich classic family film.

03
Planet Earth III

I contributed sound recordings from the Amazon and Borneo rainforests to this iconic landmark series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

04
House of the Dragon

I contributed creature sound recordings from Africa to this phenomenal Game of Thrones prequel.

05
Antarctica Unearthed

National Geographic Explorer Ariel Waldman takes you on a journey to the most extreme and alien landscape on Earth — the Dry Valleys of Antarctica. Nathan Moody used many of my desert wind recordings in this film.

06
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.

07
Silverback

On a 3-month mission to help save the Congo's eastern lowland gorillas from extinction, cameraman Vianet Djenguet comes face to face with Kahuzi-Biega's largest wild silverback. Owen Shirley and Owen Peters used my recordings from the Congo Basin rainforest in this BBC production.

08
Ikouah

"Ikouah: Into the Heart of Cameroon's Rainforest" is a short film that showcases the importance of working with local communities for conservation. My recordings from Central Africa helped bring it to life.

09
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.

10
Fire of Love

This Oscar-nominated film tells the story of intrepid volcanologists with the help of my Volcano recordings.

11
Africa from Above

My nature recordings from Africa were used in this series.

12
Outlander

This series was brought to life using my sound recordings.

13
Invasion

My recordings were used in this sci-fi series.

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Video games

4 credits
01
Horizon Forbidden West

A breathtaking open-world action RPG. I worked closely with the team at Guerrilla to help bring the game world to life with my knowledge and sound recordings.

02
Dune Awakening

This survival MMO set in the world of Arrakis uses many of my desert recordings.

03
Path of Exile

An action RPG with a beautiful game world. The audio team used my nature and wildlife recordings to bring it to life.

04
Wordscapes

I've used many of my own recordings in this relaxing word puzzle game that reaches millions of players every day.

03

Podcasts

5 features
01
Tonebenders interview

An in-depth conversation about recording the sound of rain.

02
Audible Sleepcast

Several episodes of this calming podcast made use of my sound recordings from around the world.

03
Working Class Audio

Interview about my work as sound recordist and expedition leader.

04
BBC Podcast Radio Hour

A BBC Sounds production that played some of my recordings from Namibia alongside a quick introduction by myself.

05
Mongabay podcast

Interview about my work in audio, expeditions and conservation.

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Other collaborations

5 partners
01
Google Sound Matters

I had the pleasure of working with Google on a set of sounds for the Pixel 9 phones, Chrome web browser, Fitbit app and a few other audio goodies.

02
Conservation International

I've licensed my recordings to Conservation International so they could raise money for environmental causes.

03
Earth.fm

I work with the Earth.fm platform as advisor. I also license my recordings to them and write articles for their website.

04
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.

05
Insight Timer

I've licensed my recordings to this mindfulness app that boasts more than 22 million users.

05

Public speaking

7 engagements
2026
Keynote speaker — Afternoon tea at the House of Lords, Westminster
2024
Guest panel speaker at Zilele Nordului festival
2021
Guest lecture with students at Belgrade University
2021
Guest lecture with students at Bath Spa University
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Awards

5 nominations
AMPS Certificate of Merit for valuable contribution to the Dune: Part Two AMPS award-winning soundtrack
2025
BAFTA Audio achievement — nominated alongside the Guerrilla team
2023
MASA Best sound design in gaming — won alongside the Guerrilla team
2022
MPSE Golden Reel Outstanding achievement in sound editing — nominated alongside the Guerrilla team
2022
The Game Awards Best audio design — nominated alongside the Guerrilla team
2022
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Sponsors and partners

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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 book, alongside a diverse group of world-leading audio professionals.

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Qualifications

BORDA off-road driving — Trax and Trails, 2024
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
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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

You are such a positive force in the field recording community, George. Please keep doing exactly what you have been doing.

Randy Thom

George Vlad is one of the few recordists I deeply respect in this industry. His recordings are exceptionally beautiful, showcasing an unparalleled attention to detail.

Martyn Stewart

I've admired George Vlad's work since the first moment I heard it. George Vlad is a master.

Gordon Hempton

George is an absolute field-recording legend, and I'm so happy we were able to work together.

Henry Daw