Martin Cantwell — freelance sound effects editor and designer

Martin Cantwell · Freelance Sound designer and editor

Credits &
experience

More than three decades creating, editing and recording sound for feature films, television drama, commercials and specialist productions.

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Awards

Recognition from BAFTA, the Television Academy, the Motion Picture Sound Editors and the International Press Academy.

BAFTA winnerCasino RoyaleBest Sound · Sound Designer
Emmy nomineeA Knight of the Seven KingdomsOutstanding Sound Editing · Sound Designer · 2026
Golden Reel nomineeBaby DriverSound Effects and Foley · Sound Effects Editor · 2018
Complete awards & nominations1 win · 18 nominations

Major awards

  • 2026A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

    Primetime Emmy nominee · Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation

  • 2008Quantum of Solace

    Satellite Award nominee · Best Sound (Mixing & Editing)

  • 2007Casino Royale

    BAFTA Film Award winner · Best Sound

Golden Reel Awards

Fourteen nominations from the Motion Picture Sound Editors for sound effects, Foley, dialogue and ADR.

  • 2025House of the Dragon

    Broadcast Long Form Effects / Foley · “The Red Dragon and the Gold”

  • 2018Baby Driver

    Sound Effects and Foley for Feature Film

  • 2009Quantum of Solace

    Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue and ADR in a Foreign Feature Film

  • 2009Hellboy II: The Golden Army

    Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue and ADR in a Foreign Feature Film

  • 2007Casino Royale

    Sound Effects and Foley in a Foreign Film

  • 2007United 93

    Sound Effects and Foley in a Foreign Film

  • 2006Corpse Bride

    Sound Editing in an Animated Feature Film

  • 2006Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Sound Editing in a Foreign Feature Film

  • 2006Kingdom of Heaven

    Sound Editing in a Foreign Feature Film

  • 2005Troy

    Sound Editing in Foreign Features

  • 2004Cold Mountain

    Sound Editing in Foreign Features

  • 2003Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    Sound Editing in Foreign Features

  • 2002Enemy at the Gates

    Sound Editing in a Foreign Film

  • 2002Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

    Sound Editing in a Foreign Film

Online Film & Television Association

  • 2009Quantum of Solace

    OFTA Film Award nominee · Best Sound Effects Editing

  • 2007Casino Royale

    OFTA Film Award nominee · Best Sound Effects Editing

Awards record cross-checked against IMDb. Shared team credits are available on Martin’s IMDb awards page.

Feature film

Sound design and effects editing across major studio productions, independent features and animation.

  • ArgylleSound editor · 2023Apple TV+
  • TetrisSound editor · 2023Apple TV+
  • See How They RunSound effects editor · 2022Searchlight Pictures
  • The 355Sound editor / designer · 2021Universal Pictures
  • The DigSound effects editor · 2021Netflix
  • The Art of Racing in the RainSound editor · 2018Universal Pictures
  • TolkienSound editor · 2018Fox Searchlight Pictures
  • HellboySound editor / designer · 2018Dark Horse
  • Walk Like a PantherSound effects editor · 2018Fox International
  • Ghost StoriesSupervising sound editor / effects editor · 2017Warp Films
  • Baby DriverSound effects editor · 2016Sony Pictures
  • Kingsman: The Golden CircleSound designer · 201620th Century Fox
  • The CrucifixionSound designer / editor · 2016The Safran Company
  • A Street Cat Named BobSound effects editor · 2016Sony Pictures
  • Damascus CoverSound effects editor / designer · 2016H Films
  • The 9th Life of Louis DraxSound effects editor · 2015Miramax
  • PanSound effects editor · 2015Warner Bros.
  • Kingsman: The Secret ServiceSound designer · 201420th Century Fox
  • HerculesCo-supervising sound editor · 2014MGM
  • Keeping RosySound effects editor / designer · 2013Air Productions
  • MetroSound effects editor / designer · 2013Profit
  • The Other SideSound effects editor / designer · 2013Groundbreak Films
  • El Santos vs. la Tetona MendozaSound effects editor / designer · 2012Ánima Estudios
  • JadooSound effects editor · 2012Air Productions
  • Dirty MoneySound effects editor · 2012Insight Films
  • Get LuckySound effects editor / designer · 2012Universal Pictures
  • Fast GirlsSound effects editor / designer · 2012StudioCanal
  • Sherlock Holmes: A Game of ShadowsFoley editor · 2011Warner Bros.
  • Salmon Fishing in the YemenSound designer · 2011BBC Films
  • Dark TideSound designer · 2011Magnet Media Productions
  • Burke & HareSound effects editor · 2010Ealing Studios
  • Brighton RockSound designer · 2010Kudos Film & Television
  • 4.3.2.1.Sound designer · 2010Universal Pictures
  • HugeSound designer · 2009Matador Pictures
  • Planet 51Sound designer · 2009Sony Pictures
  • Quantum of SolaceSound designer · 2008Sony Pictures
  • Hellboy II: The Golden ArmySound designer · 2008Universal Pictures
  • Vantage PointSound effects editor · 2007Sony Pictures
  • Casino RoyaleSound designer · 2006Sony Pictures · BAFTA winner
  • United 93Sound effects editor · 2006Paramount
  • Breaking and EnteringSound effects editor · 2006Miramax Films
  • Corpse BrideSound designer · 2005Warner Bros.
  • Charlie and the Chocolate FactorySound effects editor · 2005Warner Bros.
  • Kingdom of HeavenSound effects editor · 2005Warner Bros.
  • TroySupervising sound editor · 2004Warner Bros.
  • Two BrothersFoley editor · 2004Universal Studios
  • Cold MountainSound effects editor · 2003Warner Bros.
  • Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of LifeSound effects editor · 2003Paramount
  • A Sound of ThunderSound effects editor · 2003Warner Bros.
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsSound effects editor · 2002Warner Bros.
  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s StoneSound effects editor · 2001Warner Bros.
  • Enemy at the GatesSound effects editor · 2001Paramount
  • Wild About HarryADR editor · 2000
  • Maybe BabyAssistant sound editor · 2000Red Bus / Warner Bros.
  • The Golden BowlFoley editor · 2000Merchant Ivory
  • Love’s Labour’s LostSound editor · 2000Miramax Films
  • The Bone CollectorAssistant sound editor · 1999Columbia / Universal Pictures
  • Pushing TinAssistant sound effects editor · 199920th Century Fox
  • Best Laid PlansSound effects editor · 199920th Century Fox
  • Fear and Loathing in Las VegasAssistant sound editor · 1998Universal Pictures
  • Lost in SpaceOpening sequence sound effects editor · 1997New Line Cinema
  • Event HorizonAssistant sound effects editor · 1997Paramount Pictures
  • WildeFoley editor · 1997Universal Pictures
  • I Went DownFoley editor · 1997BBC
  • TrainspottingFoley editor · 1996Universal Pictures
  • Muppet Treasure IslandAssociate sound editor · 1996Walt Disney Pictures
  • All Men Are MortalMusic / Foley editor · 1995Warner Bros.
  • Shallow GraveFoley editor · 1995Film Four International
  • The Passion of Darkly NoonFoley editor · 1995Fugitive Features

Television

Sound design and editing for international drama, limited series and episodic television.

  • A Knight of the Seven KingdomsSound designer · 2026HBO
  • House of the DragonSound effects editor / designer · 2022-26HBO Max
  • CitadelSound designer · 2026Amazon
  • The VeilSound designer · 2024Disney+
  • The Witcher · Series 3Sound effects editor / designer · 2023Netflix
  • The Witcher: Blood OriginSound designer · 2022Netflix
  • The Man Who Fell to EarthSound effects editor / designer · 2022StudioCanal
  • Elizabeth: A Portrait in PartsSound effects editor · 2022Ingenious Media
  • The TouristSound effects editor · 2021Sony Pictures
  • Fate: The Winx SagaSound designer · 2020Netflix
  • The Witcher · Series 1Sound design and effects · 2019Netflix
  • The Two PopesSound editor · 2019Netflix
  • StrikeSound effects editor · 2017-18BBC
  • BabylonSound effects editor · 2014Channel 4
  • BreathlessSound effects editor · 2013ITV Studios
  • DraculaSound effects editor / designer · 2013Carnival Film & Television
  • The Spies of WarsawSound effects editor · 2013BBC
  • The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective AgencySound editor / designer · 2008-09BBC / HBO Entertainment
  • PrimoSound effects editor · 2007BBC
  • Vanishing ManSpecial sound effects and Foley editor · 1996ITV
  • RhodesMusic / Foley editor · 1996BBC
  • In Hitler’s ShadowFoley editor · 1995HBO
  • Signs and WondersFoley editor · 1995BBC
  • She’s OutAssistant sound editor · 1995Thames TV
  • Class ActFoley editor · 1994
  • CadfaelFoley editor · 1994Carlton TV
  • Soldier Soldier · Series 6Foley editorCarlton TV
  • Inspector MorseAssistant sound editorCarlton TV
  • ComicsFoley editor · 1993Film Four International
  • Covington CrossMusic editor · 1992Thames TV
  • Gone to the DogsAssistant sound editor · 1992

Other work

Commercial, promotional, interactive and cultural projects requiring original effects and specialist sound. Also visiting workshop tutor.

  • National Film & Television SchoolSound FX Recording · 2024-26Visiting Two day Workshop tutor
  • Ford Le Mans GT40Sound effects designer · 2016Chrome Productions
  • Sotheby’s: Chatsworth HyperlapseSound effects designer · 2015Chrome Productions
  • English National Rugby: Silver RoseSound effects designer · 2015Chrome Productions
  • TUI: Discover IcelandSound effects designer · 2015Chrome Productions
  • TUI: Discover MoroccoSound effects designer · 2015Chrome Productions
  • TUI: Sensatori ShiftSound effects designer · 2014Chrome Productions
  • Aston Martin: Race Proven, Road PerfectSound effects recordist · 2012Chrome Productions
  • Dream RaidersSound effects designer / editor · 2012Game Wax
  • Electronic ArtsSound effects recordist and designerGames
  • LuxSound designer / editor · 2009RSA · Commercial for Asia
  • Miller BeerSound effects editor · 1997Commercial
  • Tate Gallery: Tacita DeanFoley recordist and sound editorMultimedia installation
  • Penguin in a PickleSound editor · 2007Live Earth short film

Experience

A career built across sound effects editing, sound design, Foley, music editing and original field recording.

1992-1997

Assistant sound editor at The Sound Design Company, Shepperton Studios.

1997-2000

Freelance assistant sound editor across feature film and television productions.

2000-present

Freelance sound editor, sound designer and effects recordist.

Available across the UK and internationally

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