ELEN ZACK

Sound Engineer & Music Producer

Short Film "AI PI" 2026

AIPI — Short FilmSound Post-Production / Dialogue Restoration / FoleyThe production sound was delivered in very poor condition, requiring extensive dialogue restoration and cleanup. Using iZotope RX, I carried out detailed voice repair and noise reduction to recover the intelligibility and usability of heavily compromised recordings.The extent to which the original dialogue could be restored exceeded the producer’s initial expectations, allowing recordings that initially appeared severely compromised to be successfully integrated into the final soundtrack.I also created and integrated a complete Foley layer, as no Foley had been recorded or prepared for the film. I rebuilt missing physical sounds and added detail and realism to the characters’ movements and interactions, giving the soundtrack a much stronger sense of presence and continuity.

WEB SERIES "LAST STORE ON MELROSE" 2026

The Last Store on Melrose — Short FilmSound Post-Production / Dialogue Restoration / Foley / Re-Recording MixThe production dialogue required extensive cleanup and restoration to achieve a clear and consistent vocal track. I carried out detailed dialogue editing and restoration, removing unwanted noise and imperfections while preserving the natural character of the performances.I then built the soundtrack around the restored dialogue, integrating the music and Foley into a cohesive mix. The Foley layer was added to strengthen the physicality of the scenes and provide greater sonic detail, while the final mix balanced dialogue, music, and effects into a coherent cinematic soundtrack.

Short Film "REAL LIFE ACTOR" 2026

Real Life Actor — Short FilmDialogue Editing / Sound MixCleaned and restored production dialogue, then completed the final sound mix for a clear and cohesive soundtrack.

Short Film "SUNDAZE" 2025

Sundaze — Short FilmSound Design / Dialogue Restoration / FoleyRestored heavily compromised production dialogue and rebuilt the foley from scratch. Developed detailed atmospheric layers to support the film’s distinctive visual world, while creating playful sound elements for its numerous cartoon-style inserts.

THEATER PLAYS 2023-2026

Created custom mic plans, managed concealed-lavalier setups for casts of up to 15-20 actors, and coordinated technical solutions with performers and venue teams.Recorded and mixed the performances in post-production, adapting the sound to each production and venue.

Short Film "DO YOU LOVE THEATER?" 2022

Do You Love Theatre? — Short Film
Production Sound / Sound Mix / Original MusicMy graduation short film, featuring established theatre and film actors. Recorded the production sound, completed the sound mix, and composed the original score for the film.

Track "darkness"

Original Music
Producing / Mixing
Fully produced original tracks, including composition, arrangement, recording, sound design, production, and mixing. Each track was developed from the initial musical idea through to the final master.An original track inspired by the imagery and atmosphere of Christopher Nolan’s films. Published under my pseudonym dab_jeongneo. 답정너 (dapjeongneo) is a Korean slang term for someone who asks a question even though they already have a specific answer they want to hear.

Track "Tokyo"

Original Music
Producing / Mixing
Fully produced original tracks, including composition, arrangement, recording, sound design, production, and mixing. Each track was developed from the initial musical idea through to the final master.An original ambient piece inspired by the atmosphere of Tokyo at night. Published under my pseudonym dab_jeongneo.

Track "The lost way"

Original Music
Producing / Mixing
Fully produced original tracks, including composition, arrangement, recording, sound design, production, and mixing. Each track was developed from the initial musical idea through to the final master.A conceptual original track featuring quotes by Charlie Chaplin and Mahatma Gandhi. Published under my pseudonym dab_jeongneo.

Track "Highway"

Original Music
Producing / Mixing
Fully produced original tracks, including composition, arrangement, recording, sound design, production, and mixing. Each track was developed from the initial musical idea through to the final master.An original dance-ambient track. Published under my pseudonym dab_jeongneo.

Valse-improvisation

Original Music
Producing / Mixing
Fully produced original tracks, including composition, arrangement, recording, sound design, production, and mixing. Each track was developed from the initial musical idea through to the final master.Piano piece. Published under my pseudonym dab_jeongneo.

SCORE FOR THE Short Film "I CATCH YOU" 2021

I Catch You — Thriller Short FilmOriginal Score / Music Production / MixingComposed, produced, and mixed the original score for this thriller short, using music to build tension and create a persistent sense of threat throughout the film.

SCORE FOR THE Short Film"DO YOU LOVE THEATER?" 2022

Do You Love Theatre? — Comedy Short FilmOriginal Score / Music Production / MixingComposed, produced, and mixed the original score for this comedy short, using music to enhance the humor and bring out the distinct personalities of the characters.

SCORE FOR THE ANIMATED SHORT FILM "RUNNER" 2018

Runner — Animated Comedy Short
Original Score / Music Production / MixingComposed, produced, and mixed the original score, synchronizing the music with the characters’ movements to emphasize their physical comedy, timing, and exaggerated animation.

MARAYA — “YOU LET IT THROUGH”
NAYA WU — “MEGAPOLIS”

Music Factory residency
Music ProducerProduced tracks by Maraya and Naya Wu created as part of the Music Factory residency. The production involved extensive recording of live instruments, including a string section and brass, as well as vocals and synthesizers.Participated as a music producer in the Moscow Music Factory residency, a collaborative project bringing together emerging artists and music producers. Worked directly with two artists, developing original tracks, arranging and producing sessions, recording guest musicians, and handling editing and mixing.
Also helped connect musicians across different scenes, inviting classically trained instrumentalists and conductors from Moscow conservatories to recording sessions and facilitating collaborations between jazz and pop musicians.
The project took place at Zvuk Studio, with recording facilities provided by VOICES, a professional recording studio in Moscow.

ELEN ZACK'S MUSIC PRODUCTION PROJECT "SHUMVHR"

A genre-diverse (pop, r&b) beat library for artists and songwriters. The project explores different sounds, moods, and production approaches, giving artists flexible starting points for developing their own songs and sonic identity.

ZAVTRAKKUSTO - LIVE

Recording / Production / MixingProvided and operated my own recording setup on location, handling the full technical setup, connection, and multitrack recording. Completed the mixing and post-production of the recorded performance.

TRACK BY MARGOSHA & ERICKA JANES — “NATALIA OREIRO”

RecordingRecorded vocals and guitar, handling microphone selection, recording setup, and session production.

BEISITE PIANO COMMERCIAL 2023

Recording / Microphone Technique / MixingRecorded a new musical instrument for a product launch, using six microphones to capture different tonal characteristics. Selectively combined microphone channels to highlight the instrument’s sound and demonstrate its range.

MARAYA — “YOU LET IT THROUGH”
NAYA WU — “MEGAPOLIS”

Music Factory residency
Music ProducerProduced tracks by Maraya and Naya Wu created as part of the Music Factory residency.The productions were built largely around live-recorded instrumentation, including strings, brass, drums, synthesizers, and vocals. Wrote out instrumental parts in notation, coordinated and recorded the sessions, and shaped the arrangements and final productions.

My musical foundation was built through classical piano and composition, with a repertoire spanning the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th-century traditions.Selected Piano Repertoire* J. S. Bach — The Well-Tempered Clavier, Preludes & Fugues
* W. A. Mozart — selected piano works
* Ludwig van Beethoven — Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight”
* Frédéric Chopin — Études, including Op. 10 No. 1 and No. 3; Mazurkas
* Franz Liszt — Transcendental Études, including F major; Mazeppa
* Sergei Rachmaninoff — Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
* Nikolai Medtner — Sonata Reminiscenza, Op. 38 No. 1
* Dmitri Shostakovich — selected piano worksThis classical training shaped my understanding of harmony, orchestration, dynamics, phrasing and musical structure, which I bring into sound engineering, sound design and music production.

ARCHIVE PERFORMANCEFranz Liszt — Transcendental Étude No. 10 in F minor, S.139Live performance, Harrow School, London · c. 2013Archival video recorded on a Nikon camera. The recording is preserved as a document of my early performance work rather than as a representation of my current audio production quality.

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