Donald Sylvester
Donald Sylvester | |
|---|---|
| Born | Moorestown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Sound editor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | Penelope Shaw Sylvester |
Donald Sylvester is an American sound editor. He is best known for his work with James Mangold on the films A Complete Unknown, Ford v Ferrari, Logan, 3:10 to Yuma , and Walk the Line.[1] Sylvester won the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing at the 92nd Academy Awards for Ford v Ferrari[2] and BAFTA Award for Best Sound at the 59th British Academy Film Awards for Walk the Line.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Don Sylvester was born in Georgia to Louis E. Sylvester and his wife Doris. He grew up in DeKalb County, Georgia where he attended Lakeside High School. Sylvester attended Gray College, University of Georgia, graduating in 1975. While in college, he was an originator of and worked as a DJ at the university radio station WUOG.[4][5][6]
Career
[edit]Sylvester began his career working at WAGA-TV Fox 5 news station in Atlanta. He has been a member of BAFTA since 2007. He has worked on over 100 films.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Sylvester is married to Penny, a film editor, who encouraged him to pursue a career in film, after having begun in the music industry and entertainment law. They have a son and a daughter.[6]
Awards and nominations
[edit]- 2025: Academy Award for Best Sound – A Complete Unknown (nominated)[8]
- 2020: Academy Award for Best Sound Editing – Ford v Ferrari (won)[2]
- 2020: BAFTA Award for Best Sound – Ford v Ferrari (nominated)[9]
- 2020: Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Sound Effects and Foley for Feature Film – Ford v Ferrari (won)[10]
- 2020: Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Dialogue and ADR for Feature Film – Ford v Ferrari (nominated)[10]
- 2020: Satellite Award for Best Sound – Ford v Ferrari (won)[11]
- 2019: Hollywood Film Award for Sound of the Year – Ford v Ferrari (won)[12]
- 2018: Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Sound Effects and Foley for Feature Film – Logan (nominated)[13]
- 2008: Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Sound Effects and Foley for Feature Film – 3:10 to Yuma (nominated)[14]
- 2006: BAFTA Award for Best Sound – Walk the Line (won)[3]
- 2004: Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Dialogue and ADR for Feature Film – Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (nominated)[15]
- 2004: Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Dialogue and ADR for Feature Film – X2: X-Men United (nominated)[15]
- 2003: Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Dialogue and ADR for Feature Film – Antwone Fisher (nominated)[16]
- 2001: Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Sound Effects and Foley for Feature Film – U-571 (nominated)
References
[edit]- ^ Macaulay, Scott (December 10, 2019). "Start Your Engines: The Sound Team of James Mangold's Ford v Ferrari on the Thrill of the Race". Filmmaker. Archived from the original on May 4, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Giardina, Carolyn (February 9, 2020). "Oscars: 'Ford v Ferrari' Races to Sound Editing Award, '1917' Grabs Mixing Statuette". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Giardina, Carolyn (November 15, 2019). "'Ford v Ferrari' Sound Team Featured in THR's 'Behind the Screen' Show". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ developer_01 (2020-03-31). "Don Sylvester reflects on winning Oscar for sound editing". Grady. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Doris Sylvester Obituary (2005) - Marietta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ a b Feaster, Felicia. "Propulsive soundscape of 'Ford v Ferrari' has Georgia roots". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "The 97th Academy Awards | 2025". www.oscars.org. 2025-03-04. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2025-02-12). "How James Mangold & His Sound Team Collaborated To Bring "An Indescribable Feeling Of Reality" To 'A Complete Unknown' – The Process". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ THR Staff (February 2, 2020). "BAFTA Awards: '1917' Dominates, Including Wins for Best Film, Director". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 27, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Giardina, Carolyn (January 19, 2020). "'Ford v Ferrari,' '1917' Collect Wins at MPSE Golden Reel Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 20, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "2019 Winners". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Abramovitch, Seth (November 1, 2019). "Rob Riggle Will Play Nice as Hollywood Film Awards Host: "It's Definitely Not a Roast"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (February 18, 2018). "Golden Reel Awards: Oscar Nominees 'Blade Runner 2049,' 'Dunkirk' Among Sound Editor Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 20, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn. "2008 Golden Reel Award Nominees: Feature Films". Jason Ryder. Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Graser, Marc (January 19, 2004). "'Pirates' reels in most MPSE noms". Variety. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Martin, Denise (February 7, 2003). "'Gangs,' 'Perdition' top Golden Reel nods". Variety. Archived from the original on July 4, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
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