Ningaloo Nyinngul Has been nominated for Best Sound for a Documentary in the 2023 Australia Screen Sound Guild Awards. The winners will be announced on December 2nd in Sydney.
Congratulations to the team! Ric Curtin, Xoe Baird, Marcus Lorenz, Brett Stayt, Glenn Martin, and Liz Parer-Cook
Outback Farm follows Danyelle & Anthony Haigh, with their 2 kids Heath & Theo - as they embark on their greatest Outback adventure. From Outback Trucking - to Outback Farming.
Watch it on 7Mate in Australia from August 22nd. UK Dates to come soon.
“This was an epic series to make in more ways than one! An unforgiving, remote landscape, extreme weather events, a family under enormous pressure and all shot in the observational style where you never know what’s going to happen next! Hugely exciting and hugely rewarding.” said Julia Redwood, Outback Farm Producer/Executive Producer.
In Aussie Gold Hunters Mine SOS the straight-shooting gold guru Paul Mackie is joined by master geologist, Aaron Raddock and expert trouble-shooter Mel Wood.
Together the team travel to Australia’s wildest frontiers to help rescue six failing gold mining operations from disaster.
With just six days to make mechanical fixes, locate new gold deposits, upgrade skills and overhaul broken down camp facilities, the team must transform the fortunes of struggling goldminers and save their broken-down dreams from ruin.
Watch the show on Discovery Plus from August 3rd
Author Tim Winton presents a groundbreaking documentary series that takes viewers to Ningaloo (Nyinggulu), a remote and pristine region of the Western edge of Australia. Where the red desert meets turquoise waters, WA’s Ningaloo region is comprised of three entwined ecosystems: Ningaloo Reef, Cape Range and Exmouth Gulf.
Winton, in collaboration with Traditional Owners, scientists, and experts, explores the origins, interconnectedness, and conservation challenges of this little-known marvel. Watch the 3 part series on ABC or iView from May 16th.
Inside Film has recently named Xoe Baird as one of their Rising Talents, a title that is reserved for those who are making significant waves in the film industry. Baird, who is currently the Vice President of the ASSG (Australian Screen Sound Guild) and recently earned her ASSG accreditation, is making a name for herself as a passionate advocate for nurturing emerging talent and advocating for the needs and growth of the Western Australian film and television industry.
Baird's commitment to fostering young talent is a vital aspect of the industry's growth, as it ensures that the next generation of filmmakers, sound technicians, and other creatives are given the support they need to succeed. With her position at the ASSG and her drive to make a difference, Baird is positioning herself as a vital player in the industry's future.
Xoe Baird's inclusion in Inside Film's Rising Talents is well-deserved recognition for her hard work and dedication to the industry. As she continues to make strides in her career, it's clear that she will be someone to watch in the years ahead.
XB Studios is thrilled to announce that it has won two major awards this week for the documentary "Facing Monsters", which tells the story of Kerby Brown, a slab wave surfer, whose connection with the ocean runs as deep as his love for his family. Xoe Baird, along side Dialogue Editor and Mixer Ric Curtin and Location Sound Record Jeremy Ashton, was awarded Best Sound for a Documentary at both The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA) Awards and The Australian Screen Sound Guild (ASSG) Awards.
The film, which explores the life of a surfer who faces the challenges of big wave surfing, was praised for its powerful storytelling and evocative sound design. These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire sound team, who worked tirelessly to bring this exciting story to life.
"Facing Monsters" has already received critical acclaim and has been widely praised for its thrilling and emotional portrayal of the surfer's lifestyle and his relationship with the ocean. The film has been hailed as a powerful and important work that will help to showcase the beauty and danger of big wave surfing.
“It’s such an honour to receive such prestigious recognition for Facing Monsters. I think Kerby’s passion for the ocean really transcends through the film and I couldn’t have designed the waves without his amazing input. It’s a beautifully slow and meditated film that deals with some really dark subjects like addiction. “
Also winning sound awards at both the AACTA’s and ASSG’s was the TV series “Mystery Road” which XB Studios did ADR for.
Ric Curtin (Dialogue / Re-recording Mixer), Rick Rifici (Cinematographer), Jeremy Ashton (Location Sound Mixer & Drone Operator), Trevor Hope (Mystery Road - Production Mixer), Xoe Baird (Sound Effects Editor)
Ric Curtin, Jeremy Ashton, and Xoe Baird accepting the AACTA on stage
Xoe Baird accepting the award for Facing Monsters at the Australian Screen Sound Guild Awards
We are looking for a post sound assistant to start early December until mid April (dates may slightly change)
The job is for a 5-6 episodes. Each episode requires approximately 2-5hrs of work (just depends on how fast you work.) Payment is a flat rate/episode. Episodes are approx every 2-4 weeks.
You'll need Pro Tools (standard / studio or higher) and basic editing skills. The job is to be done on your own system. The work entails creating cues for voice record session. (You are not required to know how to do this before hand. )
Depending on the skill on the applicant, there may also be some additional editing (payment for this would be on top).
This is an entry-level job, so looking for someone who has just graduated or is a year out of uni/tafe. They need to have an interest in working in the post sound industry and be WA based.
Contact: hello @ xbstudios . com with a CV (link to a showreel or example of work if available, but not essential) by Dec 9th 2022
It's been a big week for industry award nominations, with the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) and the Australian Screen Sound Guild (ASSG).
FACING MONSTERS has been nominated for both an AACTA and an ASSG award for Best Sound in a Documentary.
PIECES has been nominated in the ASSG awards for Best Sound in an Independent Feature Film.
Also nominated was MYSTERY ROAD: ORIGIN has been nominated for both an AACTA and an ASSG for Best Sound in a Television Series - where XB Studios recorded the WA ADR for the show.
HOW TO PLEASE A WOMAN is a precarious, often hilarious and revealing journey into the vulnerable world of what women really want and how hard it can be to get it right. As Gina (Sally Phillips) faces the highs and lows, the joys and struggles of maintaining such a unique business, she learns to stand up for herself, to look out for her own happiness and pleasure, and to take control of her life.
Find a cinema near you: https://www.madmanfilms.com.au/how-to-please-a-woman/
Facing Monsters digs deep into the psyche of enigmatic West Australian ‘slab wave’ surfer Kerby Brown, a man whose connection with the ocean runs as deep as his love for his family.
Directed by Bentley Dean (Contact, Tanna) and produced by Chris Veerhuis (Red Dog: True Blue, Breath) along with executive producers Frank Chidiac, Susanne Morrison and co-producer Sonya Rifici, this suspenseful, action-packed drama unravels Kerby’s inner demons whilst confronting the real-world consequences that his death-defying passion could have on his family.
Find a cinema here: https://www.madmanfilms.com.au/garage-home-page/facing-monsters/
Looking for a sound assistant starting mid-January until early April (dates may slightly change)
The job is for a 6 episode series. Each episode requires approximately 2-5hrs of work (just depends on how fast you work. Payment is a flat rate/episode. Episodes are approx every fortnight)
You'll need Pro Tools (or higher) and basic editing skills. The job is to be done on your own system.
This is an entry-level job, so looking for someone who is a year or two out of uni/college who is emerging in the post sound industry (WA based).
Contact: hello @ xbstudios . com with a CV (and showreel or example of work if available) by Jan 7th 2022
Carmentis scored the Best Achievement in Sound Post-Production at the 2021 St Kilda Film Festival. Carmentis had the 7 nominations of the night and also won the craft award and Best Actor (Ben Mortley).
https://www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au/films/carmentis
100% Wolf: Legend of the Moonstone, Season 1 part 2 premiere’s on ABC ME May 23rd 2021.
Freddy Lupin is a were-poodle, who comes from a long line of werewolves. His mission is to get into Howling Academy, the legendary werewolf finishing school and prove he is wolf enough to join the infamous night patrol.
The series continues from part 1 of the series which it available to watch in ABC iView
When: From May 23rd, Daily
Time: 7:30am
Channel: ABC ME
Sun Runners is an 6 episode audio game for kids. Follow the adventures of Olli & Gamma as they head to the most daring, dangerous, stopping intergalactic race to become the youngest Sun Runners in the galaxy. But just days before the big race trouble brews. Your mission is to make your way back to enter the race!
Sun Runners is available via Google Play & the App Store.
See more details here
100% Wolf: Legend of the Moonstone, Season 1 part 1 premiere’s on ABC ME Dec 27th.
Freddy Lupin is a were-poodle, who comes from a long line of werewolves. His mission is to get into Howling Academy, the legendary werewolf finishing school and prove he is wolf enough to join the infamous night patrol.
The series follows on from the feature film released earlier this year (find it here).
When: From Dec 27th, Daily
Time: 5:30pm
Channel: ABC ME
Carmentis has been nominated for Best Sound for a Live-Action Short Film and this years Australian Screen Sound Guild (ASSG) Awards.
Xoe Baird - Sound Editor & Re-recording Mixer
Trevor Hope ASSG - Location Sound Recordist
Lucy Messenger - Foley Artist
The much anticipated 100% Wolf feature film gets will be released on VOD May 29th.
100% Wolf centres around Freddy Lupin, the heir to a proud family line of werewolves. Freddy is in for a shock when on his 13th birthday his first “transwolfation” goes awry, turning him into a ferocious … poodle. Despite his pink and fluffy exterior, can Freddy prove he’s still 100% wolf?
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Short film Carmentis makes its world premiere at Tribeca Film festival in NYC this April. The film is about a grief stricken miner who finds himself injured on the desolate planet Carmentis. He must overcome his personal demons in order to survive, but can he get there before the planet freezes.
Xoe Says: “From the moment Antony (the director) pitched the idea of Carmentis to me, I knew I had to work on it. I loved designing the character of EVE - from the outset, she seems like just an AI, but as the story moves along, you really feel an emotional connection with her. The challenge was to make her ‘robotic’ but with a soul - which is a hard line to balance. I knew I got her right when, after watching the film more times than I can count, I cried."
The first teaser for the family feature film 100% Wolf has been released. This teaser was sound edited & Mixed by XB Studio’s Xoe Baird. The film is currently in post production and is due to be released in 2020.