Episode 11: International Foley: Norway (Interview with Foley Artist Rune van Deurs)

In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Theme Ament, author of The Foley Grail and Foley Artist on such films as Die Hard, Platoon, and Predator,, connects with Rune van Deurs, a Foley artist from Fjellstrand, Norway. Fjellstrand is a small town across a fjord from Oslo, where Rune is the owner of Quickstep Foley. Vanessa discusses Rune's innovations in Foley to establish a more efficient and responsive workflow in alignment with the needs of his clients. Vanessa and Rune go in depth on how Rune executes his particular vision for Foley recording and mixing. The second half of the podcast covers Rune's seven point checklist that every Foley artist should consider when recording or mixing sound, whether on a Foley stage or outside the studio on location. Rune's checklist is a worthwhile listen for anyone interested in the art and craft of Foley. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Performative Film Sound!