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19th May 2026

Bonus #5 The incredible process of recording LORD OF THE FLIES, MONKEY MAN and more with Ande Schurr

Hello all! This is ANOTHER bonus episode this month!

Faith got the chance to speak with the production sound mixer Ande Schurr yesterday about all of the incredibly complex sonic challenges faced when filming on a tropical island for Lord of the Flies.

Ande Schurr is a Singapore-based Production Sound Mixer with over 20 years of international experience in feature films, high-end series, and documentaries. Most recently his credits include Lord of the Flies on Netflix and BBC, and Monkey Man. He was also the Production Sound Mixer on Taika Waititi’s feature film Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Ande is dedicated to capturing authentic, high-fidelity textures and sound in every project he is on.

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Welcome to Field & Foley! From capturing nature's sounds to studio tinkering, we share stories from professional sound designers, field recordists, foley artists, musicians or other audio professions from all walks of the arts. Together, we'll be answering your questions and giving tips to help beginners get started.
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Ben Reichstein

Ben Reichstein is a skilled and dedicated sound designer for video games, specializing in the captivating realms of field recording and foley work. With a profound passion for capturing authentic sounds from the world around us, Ben has spent over 5 years perfecting his craft in the game audio industry. Notably, he has assumed the role of SFX Team Lead for the ambitious modding project TESR:Skywind, showcasing his expertise in creating immersive soundscapes. Currently, Ben is actively contributing his talents to the indie video game Call of Saregnar and working as a sound designer and implementer with 3D Realms on the exciting project Combustion.