Jan 13 2025
Legendary Foley artist John Roesch created sounds for the greatest films for over 45 years and is the former lead Foley artist at Skywalker Sound.
Legendary Foley Artist John Roesch is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in the world, sharing the stories and excitement from “behind the scenes in Hollywood” for client and employee engagement programs. His audiences learn how to find the “fun” in every day, recognize what their passions are, and learn about what has gone into making the sound in (virtually) every movie or video game they’ve ever experienced.
John Roesch has been a Foley Artist for over 45 years, and as of this February, he retired from his position as Lead Foley Artist at Skywalker Ranch, with credits that include ET, Empire Strikes Back, Toy Story, and countless other movies, commercials, and video games. As stated in John’s 2022 interview with The New Yorker, “There are more astronauts on earth than there are working Foley artists.”
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It was only by happenstance that John got involved in Foley, obliging the work for a friend’s film. “Boy, what a stupid job,” John thought to himself as he started his life-long career.
Incidentally, his apartment manager was award-winning Foley artist Joan Rowe. She offered him work as her partner at Gomillion Sound, and the rest is history.
In an interview with The Times, John Roesch said “No matter how good pre-recorded sound effects are, they potentially, not always, but potentially, will not rise to the level that a foley artist can perform it to, where it’s customized and it really sounds right.”
After 45 years as Lead Foley Artist at Skywalker Ranch, John Roesch has become a full-time keynote speaker. Today, he is the co-founder of Audible Bandwidth Productions, which produces films, television shows, and live foley demonstrations.
Find out how to hire John Roesch to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about John Roesch’s availability and cost. When booking John Roesch for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. John Roesch is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG John Roesch booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.
How much to book John Roesch depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire John Roesch for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, John Roesch is available for conferences, festivals, private parties and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.
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John is invited not only to film festivals and universities, but also conducts keynotes and presentations at corporate events. John Roesh’s presentations include:
John Roesch loves speaking to both film fans and experienced sound designers alike. From basic workshops to Q&As, John values making genuine connections with his audience. Topics include:
John Roesch can be booked for interviews, panel discussions, and keynotes, both live and virtual.
