Andre Fenley

André Fenley (often spelled Andre Fenley)[1] is an American supervising sound editor, foley editor, first Assistant Sound Editor, sound designer, dialogue editor, sound designer and assistant director,[2] film editor from San Francisco, California who spent much of his career sound editing at Skywalker Sound.[3][4] As a sound editor, his credits include Iron Man, Minority Report, The Lion King, The Jungle Book, Fight Club and Jurassic Park.[5][6]

Andre Fenley
Born
San Francisco, California
Alma materSan Francisco State University
Occupation(s)Sound editor, foley editor, sound designer, First Assistant Sound Editor dialogue editor, Supervising Sound Editor and Assistant director
Years active1990-present

Filmography

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

As assistant director
  • Daughters (1997)

Discography

Studio albums
List of albums worked on, with selected details
Title Album details Charts Role
20s A Difficult Age[7]
  • Artist: Marcus Orelias
  • Released: August 26, 2017
  • Format: Streaming, Digital download
  • Label: R.O.T.U. Records / R.O.T.U. World

Awards
Year Award Category Type Title
2020[9] Golden Reel Award Supervising Sound Editor Nominated Canvas
2017[10] Golden Reel Award Best Sound Editing - Sound Effects and Foley in a Feature Film Nominated The Jungle Book
2014[11] Golden Reel Award Best Sound Editing - Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue and ADR in an Animation Feature Film Won Epic
2005 Golden Reel Award Best Sound Editing in Feature Film - Animated Nominated Shrek 2
1999[12] Academy Awards Sound Effects Editing Assistant Won Saving Private Ryan

Education

André attended film school at San Francisco State University where he graduated and joined fellow sound engineer, Richard Hymns as an apprentice for the film The Meteor Man but he states “the early turning point in his career was being offered a position on the crew for Jurassic Park.[13]

Influences

In a 2021 interview with cinemotage, André states fellow artists, Paul Robeson, Gordon Parks, Melvin Van Peebles, and Spike Lee amongst his influences. He also cites mentors, Richard Hymns and Frank Eulner amongst such.[14][15] Films that inspired André to pursue a career in film include, “Buck and the Preacher,” “Shaft,” and “Do The Right Thing.”

Personal life

André is the brother of birth educator and doula Deundra Hundon.

References
  1. "Andre Fenley". shotonwhat.com. Shot On What?. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  2. "Andre Fenley - Filmography". tcm.com. Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  3. KENNEDY, GERALD. "Oscar-nominated sound editors discuss dream project 'All is Lost'". uproxx.com. Uproxx. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  4. "Andre Fenley". Skywalkersound.com. Skywalker Sound. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  5. "Biography". IMDb.com. IMDb. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  6. "Golden Reel Awards: 'Hacksaw Ridge' Tops Feature Competition at Sound Editors' Ceremony". The Hollywood Reporter. THR. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  7. "20s A Difficult Age (Album Credits)". Discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  8. "20s a Difficult Age". top-chats.com. top charts. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  9. "68TH ANNUAL MPSE GOLDEN REEL AWARDS". mpse.org. MPSE. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  10. "André Fenley Awards". IMDb.com. IMDb. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  11. "Complete list of 2014 Golden Reel award winners". LA Times. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  12. "ACADEMY AWARDS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH DATABASE". ACADEMY AWARDS ACCEPTANCE SPEECHES. ACADEMY AWARDS ACCEPTANCE SPEECHES. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  13. "Robert Redford's Golden Ears: The Sound Editors of 'Lions for Lambs'". cinemontage.com. cinemontage. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  14. "Cut to Black: André Fenley, Supervising Sound Editor". Cinemontage.com. Cinemontage. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  15. "Cut to Black". Twitter. Skywalker Sound / Twitter. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
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