Episode 211

The Sound of The Outrun, with Director Nora Fingscheidt

OCTOBER 07, 2024

Director and co-writer Nora Fingscheidt joins her sound team to discuss their extraordinary work on the new film The Outrun — a moving portrayal of one woman’s struggle with sobriety and memories of a traumatic childhood, using sound design to explore the emotional landscape of its main character, Rona, played by the extraordinary Saoirse Ronan. From the quiet, wind-swept expanses of the Orkney Islands to the bustling streets of London, the team reveals how they crafted distinct sonic environments that reflect Rona’s turbulent emotional journey. The film was a standout at this past year’s Sundance Film Festival and is a masterclass in how to use sound design to tell a compelling, layered story. Joining today’s discussion:

  • Nora Fingscheidt - Director and Co-Writer
  • Gregor Bonse - Re-Recording Mixer
  • Dominik Leube - Supervising Sound Editor & Sound Mixer
  • Oscar Stiebitz - Sound Designer & Sound Mixer

Be sure to check out The Outrun now in theaters, in stunning Dolby Atmos®.