Team

Roger Savage started his career in the UK in the 1960s and emigrated to Australia in 1964. He spent many years working with many of Australia’s successful recording stars of the time. He has been credited with having been a major force in establishing an international quality for Australian music recording. In 1978 he mixed his first feature film “Mad Max I”, using synchronised video picture and multi track sound, the first time this technique had been used on a feature film. In 1983, Roger opened Soundfirm in Melbourne. He followed this with Sydney in 1986 and most recently, Beijing in 2004. Over the years Soundfirm has developed into the foremost facility of its kind and Roger continues to head the organisation he created over 30 years ago.

Philip retired in early 2016 after fourteen years at the helm of Risk Sound and more than four decades as a leader in commercial audio engineering and sound design. Being twice named as ‘Creative Person of the Year’ by the Melbourne Advertising & Design Club is testament to the recognition Philip has earned for his contribution to the local advertising industry. His passion for sound, which won him numerous local and international awards, has always been matched by his nurturing of emerging talent, be they sound designers, producers, copywriters or voice-over artists. This dedication was acknowledged at the 2015 VoVo Awards, when Philip received the inaugural ‘Industry Achievement Award’ for a lifetime of mentoring and support to the voice-over profession.

Dylan arrived at Risk Sound in 2002 with a first class Hons Degree in Recording Arts and absolutely no idea of post production. But taken under the wing of the legendary Phil Webster, that all soon changed. With a background in music, a childhood of cartoons and a general love of making noise, learning the craft of voice direction and sound design for radio and TV has just seemed a natural fit for Dylan. With every project bringing a new challenge and something to jump right into, Dylan now manages Risk Sound for Roger Savage since Phil’s retirement.

Haley is a natural when it comes to post production, with a love of storytelling, craft and creativity, and comes from a family who are passionate members of the advertising industry.

Haley grew up in the Melbourne Advertising of the 80’s & 90’s, either in an edit suite or on a set, and even appeared and voiced her share of ADR and V/O for TVC’s as a child.

Whilst studying a Film Production Diploma making her own short films, she landed her first gig at the iconic AAV Studios as a Film & Tape Librarian, and never looked back to become a Post Production Producer with a focus on Longform production. With over 15 years experience working respectively for Digital Pictures / Deluxe / DDP Studios & Soundfirm working on many high profile and international Feature & TV Series projects.

Haley’s love of the arts, music and sound production, as well as being a total movie nerd, has now led her full circle back to the advertising industry after taking a recent break becoming a mother to a busy young daughter.

Haley’s clients praise her calmness under pressure, exceptional attention to detail, and her impressive technical ear and eye that will have you in the best hands for your post production needs at Risk Sound.