John Roesch

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.”

One of the Most Decorated Foley Artists Ever

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.”

Audible Bandwidth Productions

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.

To hire John Roesch for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. John Roesch is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats and virtual programs.

After receiving your request, a Mollie Plotkin Group booking agent will review John Roesch’s availability, discuss the event details and get back to you within 48 hours with next steps for securing John Roesch for your program.

The cost to book John Roesch depends on the event date, location, format, audience size and scope of the appearance. John Roesch’s speaking fee starts at $15,000, while virtual programs typically start at $75,000. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings and virtual programs.

For the most accurate John Roesch booking fee, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with your event details. Our team will help confirm availability, pricing and the best format for your event.

Live Foley Demonstrations

John is invited not only to film festivals and universities, but also conducts keynotes and presentations at corporate events. John Roesh’s presentations include:

• Live demonstrations of the creation of Foley Art
• Experiences working on blockbuster movies and video game franchises.
• Technical talks to industry professionals or independent artists.

Keynotes and Workshops

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:

• The Smallest Details Make the Greatest Difference
• Insider Trivia About Your Favorite Movies
• Be Inspired to See Beyond the Surface in Every Situation

Live and Virtual Events

John Roesch can be booked for interviews, panel discussions, and keynotes, both live and virtual.