West End studio Folklore Sound has been recognised at the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animated Program, for its work on the Netflix original series Beat Bugs.

The family animated series that features the music of The Beatles, introducing it to a new generation, garnered two nominations for the Folklore team, recognising the editing and mixing skills of Australian sound engineers Sam Gain-Emery, Sam Hayward and Thom Kellar. Studio director Kellar says it is an amazing honour. “Winning an Emmy is a pretty fantastic feeling, not only from a personal perspective but for the whole team. The process of creating a soundtrack involves so many people and every one of them needs to be at the top of their game for it to be great. To know we have the talent and ability in Queensland to compete on the world stage is just the best acknowledgement.”

Established in 2015 by Kellar and Gain-Emery, Folklore studios was designed from the outset with the international market in mind, equipped with world class technology and facilities with complete global connectivity. Its client list boasts industry giants including Stan, Amazon Studios, Disney, Marvel and Hulu.

Most recently, Folklore Sound mixed the documentary Martha which premiered at the Tribecca Film Festival last week to critical acclaim. Its slate of projects also includes significant Queensland productions including Ivan Sen’s Loveland Ben Hackworth’s Celeste, The Second from Mairi Cameron, and three upcoming animated features from Like a Photon Creative, all supported by Screen Queensland. CEO Tracey Vieira says the studio’s Emmy award recognition is a testament to their talent and ability to create world class soundtracks. “It’s great to see the work of Folklore Sound acknowledged internationally with such a prestigious award that demonstrates the world class capability that exists amongst Queensland post production companies. They have an impressive slate of work and a strong track record of delivering outstanding international and homegrown productions that we’re certain will continue to grow,” says Screen Queensland CEO Tracey Vieira

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