Bringing World-Class Audio Post to West Yorkshire: A New Era for Storytelling in Sound

After two decades in the trenches of sound design, dialogue editing, and re-recording mixing - from kids’ studio shows and hard-hitting docs to high-end dramas for streamers, I’ve seen the power sound holds in shaping emotion, enhancing visuals, and making stories resonate long after the credits roll.

Now, I’m taking that experience and channeling it into something much bigger.

Floor Plan Idea

My Vision: A Premium Dolby Atmos Mix Facility in Leeds

The goal is simple but ambitious - build a world-class Dolby Atmos mix room right here in Leeds - a facility designed for all post production from TVC's, online content, branded content to indie filmmakers, streamers, and festival-ready theatrical projects. The kind of place that elevates not only the final mix but the entire creative process.

This will be a premium Atmos environment with a 9.1.6 layout, built to Dolby theatrical specifications. The room will support immersive mixing for home entertainment, streaming originals, and theatrical exhibition, giving filmmakers in the North of England a local option without compromise.

Leeds City

Why West Yorkshire, and Why Now?

There’s no shortage of talent in the North. Leeds, Bradford, and the surrounding region have growing production scenes, supported by outfits like Channel 4, Screen Yorkshire, and an increasingly busy slate of original content. But when it comes to high-end post, creatives still find themselves travelling south of the M25 or sending work to London facilities or even abroad.

That changes now.

This facility will provide a competitive, professional alternative right here in West Yorkshire. It’s a vote of confidence in the region’s creative capacity - and an open invitation to directors, producers, and streamers to think bigger, mix closer, and sound better.

Low Budget Production

Accessible, Scalable, and Built to Serve the Industry

This won’t be an ivory tower. The facility is being designed with flexibility in mind - to accommodate productions of all sizes and budgets. Whether it’s a tightly funded passion project, a short film, a factual series, or a full-scale scripted drama, the space will be accessible and scalable to match your needs. By opening the door to smaller and emerging productions, we aim to uplift the entire local ecosystem, remove barriers to high-end finishing, and help foster a culture of quality and creativity across the board.

Investing in Skills and the Next Generation

Part of this studio’s mission is to feed back into the industry by offering practical training opportunities and mentorship to the next generation of sound professionals. Through partnerships with local universities and film schools, we’ll create a space where students and emerging talent can get hands-on experience with real-world projects, professional workflows, and immersive audio technology. West Yorkshire’s creative growth depends not just on infrastructure, but on people and we’re committed to helping develop both.

Building More Than a Room

This is more than a studio build. It’s a long-term vision:

• Phase One: Establish a Dolby Atmos-certified room, serving indie features, streamer originals, and premium TV.

• Phase Two: Expand to full theatrical Atmos certification, with capacity for DCP workflows and cinema-grade deliverables.

• Phase Three: Grow into a post-production hub, adding picture editorial, colour grading, and supporting audio suites to create a comprehensive post facility in the North.

Each phase will strengthen the infrastructure for regional production - helping keep budgets and creative control in local hands, while meeting the technical demands of global distribution.

Resonance – The Art of Sound

The studio will operate under the banner of Resonance – The Art of Sound.

Our ethos is built around authentic and emotional connection, not just technical perfection. We work with producers, directors, and content creators to shape soundscapes that elevate the story, immerse the audience, and stand up to the highest standards of international delivery.

We’re not here to tick boxes — we’re here to make every frame sound unforgettable.

Join Us on the Journey

As this facility comes to life, I’ll be sharing progress updates, insights from the build, and opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and investment. If you’re a filmmaker, producer, or post specialist who believes in the future of the North, I want to hear from you.

The work deserves it. The region deserves it. And it’s time sound in West Yorkshire made some serious noise.