Skywalker Sound’s artists have an unmatched legacy that blends generations of experience with world-class storytelling.
We take pride in a portfolio that is as diverse as the filmmakers we partner with. We are currently engaged in a variety of projects – spanning documentaries, indie films, and major blockbusters – that demonstrate a creative range extending far beyond our most famous legacies.
On the mix stage for F1: The Movie (2025).
Sound designer Bill Rudolph.
The Scoring Stage.
Foley artist Ronni Brown.
What today comprises hundreds of artists partnering with filmmakers from around the world began over 50 years ago with one artist and one filmmaker. In 1975, Ben Burtt was hired by George Lucas to create sound designs for Star Wars: A New Hope. Their collaboration helped redefine the role of sound in filmmaking. Originally known as Sprocket Systems, Lucasfilm’s postproduction division ushered in a new era of cinema that emphasized technical innovation to empower the imaginations of storytellers. The division contributed to breakthrough achievements like the THX Sound System and the SoundDroid non-linear editing tool.
2026 Best Sound Oscar winners for F1: The Movie. L to R: Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta.
The pulsating hum of a lightsaber. The thunderous roar of a Tyrannosaurus rex. The whimsical hop of Pixar’s Luxo Lamp. For more than half a century, Skywalker Sound’s creations have told unforgettable stories and captured the world’s imagination.
Original Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt (right) with Lucasfilm’s Miki Herman in the 1970s.
The sound team for Sinners (2025) with director Ryan Coogler.
Director of sound design Randy Thom (right) takes a field recording.
Filmmaker Forum for One Battle After Another (2025) with director Paul Thomas Anderson.
From the gathering of real-life, organic sounds to developing new techniques in sound presentation, Skywalker Sound remains one of the world’s most innovative facilities – eager to explore, create, and venture into the unknown.
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