Merle Powell-Smith

I am a Film, TV and Digital Production graduate from Bath Spa University looking for industry work in sound, composing and production management. Passionate about sound in all its forms, I've worked in both music and audio since my early teens. In 2022, my band Masa signed a publishing deal with Faber Music and released our first album Sailors and Insomniacs. The record was hailed by the Telegraph as "an amazingly assured debut" and had a song featured on the Apple TV+ series 'Dear Edward'.

As an independent composer, music producer and sound trainee I have been part of several projects, writing the title music for podcast 'Rewilding the World' presented by Ben Goldsmith, and editing for an audiobook by writer and cinematographer Tim Bellen (Quantum Leap, As We See It). I recently spent time in the sound department for The Forsytes Season 2 (PBS) as a trainee, which taught me so much about being on set.

During my time studying at Bath Spa, I had the opportunity to grow my sound skills, operating Sound Devices equipment, working in ProTools and managing the sound desk on live multi-cam productions. I have also developed skills in production management, producing a documentary on Endometriosis and the importance of raising awareness for under-researched conditions.

My goal is to work in the sound department on Film and TV productions and compose music for the screen. I'm currently applying for production runner and sound trainee roles - getting stuck in with tea and coffee making and battery charging, while soaking up set environments and learning from industry professionals. Any job that enables me to be part of a creative project and learn from those around me is invaluable and I'm excited to build my experience in Film and TV.