Damon
Sheridan
Feature film, television, and documentary sound with 43+ credits across studio productions, independent cinema, and international broadcast. Brisbane-based. Available worldwide.
Major studio creature-feature reimagining for Sony Pictures / Columbia. Location sound in dense rainforest environments with complex multi-talent setups.
Online comedy web series. Winner of the 2026 AACTA Award for Best Online Drama or Comedy.
Short documentary exploring mental health through animation and live action. The film won the Crystal Bear for Best Film in the Generation 14plus programme at the Berlin International Film Festival, and screened at 11 festivals including Cannes and Sydney.
The first film ever produced in the island nation of Nauru. Location recording in extreme equatorial conditions — sustained humidity and salt-air exposure on one of the world's most remote Pacific atolls.
Television series. Boom operation across multi-episode production schedule.
Select Credits
43+ sound department credits. Curated highlights below.
| Year | Production | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | You, Always | Boom Operator | Upcoming |
| — | Far End of the Sea | Sound Recordist | Short · Post-Prod |
| — | Scattered | Sound Recordist / Designer | Short · Completed |
| 2026 | Killer Whale | Boom Operator | Feature |
| 2025 | Anaconda | Addl. First Asst. Sound | Feature · Sony |
| 2025 | A Series of Unfortunate Dates | Sound Recordist | Web Series · AACTA |
| 2025 | Good Cop / Bad Cop | Boom Operator | TV Series |
| 2025 | Beauty from Pain | Boom Operator Cover | Feature |
| 2024 | Take My Hand | Additional Boom Operator | Feature |
| 2024 | Afterglow | Sound Designer / Recordist | Short |
| 2023 | It's a Cult! | Sound Recordist | TV Series |
| 2023 | Once Upon A Midnight | Sound Designer / Recordist | Short |
| 2019–20 | ABC News & Operations | Operations Specialist | Broadcast |
| 2019 | Nevernight | Sound | TV Movie |
| 2017 | Wolfe | Sound Editor | Short · Berlinale |
The Craft of Production Sound
With over a decade in production sound and 43+ credits spanning feature films, television series, and documentary, Damon Sheridan brings adaptability and technical precision to every set.
His work ranges from major studio productions like Anaconda for Sony Pictures to the world's most remote recording environments — including Nauru, where he served as sound recordist on the island nation's first-ever film production. Whether operating boom on a multi-camera television series or managing location sound in extreme conditions, the priority is always clean, usable audio that serves the story.
Damon's background spans location sound recording, boom operation, sound editing, sound design, and broadcast operations with the ABC. He brings both field experience and post-production understanding to every project.
Education
What Waterforge Offers
On-location sound recording for feature film, television, and documentary. Boom operation, wireless management, and multi-track mixing for productions of any scale.
Post-production sound editing, design, and mixing for short film, documentary, and independent productions. From dialogue cleanup to full sound design.
Pre-production consultation for challenging recording environments. Equipment specification, logistics planning, and technical problem-solving for remote or complex locations.
Production stills, behind-the-scenes documentation, and supplementary media capture for productions and commercial projects.
Currently Booking 2026
Based in Brisbane. Available for domestic and international productions.
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