Go behind the scenes of Prime Video's Bait in this exclusive Sight, Sound & Story conversation featuring the award-winning sound team responsible for creating the series' immersive sonic landscape. Moderated by filmmaker, editor, and Manhattan Edit Workshop instructor Amy Leyland, this episode explores how sound design, dialogue editing, and re-recording mixing work together to shape one of television's most compelling new dramas.
Joining the discussion are Re-recording Mixer Richard Davey (Veep, The Sound of 007), Supervising Sound Editor Jack Gillies (Fleabag, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die), and Supervising Dialogue Editor Steve Berezai (Beyond Paradise, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die). Together, they break down the creative and technical process behind building the distinctive soundscape of Bait, starring Riz Ahmed.
From early dialogue shaping and editorial decisions to sound effects, ambience creation, ADR, and the final mix, the panel reveals how every sonic element was carefully crafted to support storytelling, heighten suspense, and immerse audiences in the world of the series. The conversation also explores collaboration between sound departments, editors, directors, and producers, offering a rare look into the critical role sound plays in modern television production.
Whether you're a sound designer, editor, mixer, filmmaker, post-production professional, or fan of television storytelling, this episode delivers valuable insights into the art and craft of cinematic sound.
Moderator: Amy Leyland (Filmmaker, Editor & Manhattan Edit Workshop)
Panelists:
Richard Davey – Re-recording Mixer (Veep, The Sound of 007)
Jack Gillies – Supervising Sound Editor (Fleabag, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die)
Steve Berezai – Supervising Dialogue Editor (Beyond Paradise, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die)
Topics Covered
Sound design for television
Building the soundscape of Bait
Dialogue editing and ADR workflows
Re-recording mixing techniques
Creating tension and atmosphere through sound
Sound editorial for scripted television
Collaboration between editors and sound teams
Post-production audio workflows
Storytelling through sound design
Behind-the-scenes of Prime Video's Bait
