Hello, I'm Brady McDowell

Award winning Post Production SFX Editor, with credits in Directing, Producing and 3rd ADAdditional skills in Editing and 2D Animation

About Me

Storytelling and creativity have been at the center of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up in San Diego, California, I was inspired by worlds like Star Wars and shows like Adventure Time - stories that sparked my imagination and made me want to create films and television that leave a lasting impact on people the same way they did for me.

I began pursuing that passion at San Diego City College, where I earned my Associate’s degree in Film and Television. There, I developed a strong foundation in filmmaking while sharpening both my creative instincts and technical skills. Later, I moved to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona, earning my BA in Film & Television. During my time there, I became heavily involved in the university’s film community, collaborating with fellow creatives and writing and directing my own short film Locked Out.

Locked Out - Trailer (edited by Brady McDowell)

It was also at the University of Arizona that I discovered my passion for Post Production Sound while working on the 2025 BFA Senior Thesis film The World We Live In, directed by Xander Maniece. What began as my first experience in post sound quickly became a defining creative pursuit. My work not only impressed faculty and classmates, but went on to earn a NATAS Student Emmy for Best Sound Design.

That experience led to opportunities in Post Production Sound on three additional BFA thesis films in the 2026 lineup, including Be Still, Boone, written and directed by Clinton Willis and starring Craig T. Nelson (Coach, The Incredibles).

While sound design is my primary focus, I’m always excited to wear multiple hats throughout the filmmaking process. In the BFA 2026 lineup, I not only served as Sound Editor/Mixer, but also a Producer for Rebranding Bob, directed by Kaitlyn Liddicoat. Being my very first role as Producer, I brought a level of organization and stability during pre-production, creating forms for the cast and crew to fill out, contacting cast and crew on their availability, sending out emails, and securing locations, to name a few.

I also experiment with 2D Animation, posting my progress on social media and cultivating a decent online following. My goal with my animations is to create long form, story driven content in the form of an independent web series, with a pilot already in pre-production. I love collaborating with passionate creatives and helping bring stories to life in whatever way I can.

Currently based in Tucson, Arizona, I continue pursuing sound design while contributing to as many film projects as possible. I pride myself on being dependable, punctual, and fully committed to every project I take on. My goal is always to elevate a creator’s vision through immersive, polished, and impactful sound. I’m also open to assistant positions and willing to relocate for the right opportunity.Thanks for taking the time to learn a little about me. I’d love the chance to help bring your story to life.

2D Animation

Chris and Ethan Meet RENÉ DESCARTES
Chris and Ethan: Cup and Core Toy - ORIGINAL ANIMATION
My Food! - Chris and Ethan Animation
Chris and Ethan get stuck in the BACKROOMS

POST PRODUCTION SOUND

From Sci-Fi to Westerns, I have worked in a wide range of genres and can bring about the most fitting, high quality sound for any given film, with skills in SFX Editing, Dialogue Editing, and Post Production Mixing.Software: Pro Tools, DaVinci Resolve

IMAGE CREDIT: Owen Eldridge
Clinton Willis (left) and Brady McDowell (right) spot checking for Be Still Boone (2026)

The World We Live In (2025)

An indentured courier is tasked to deliver a package on a perilous planet.

Co-Writer and Director: Xander ManiecePost Sound Editor: Brady McDowell

World We Live In Example

IMAGE: Peter Henderson as the Courier
©Xander Maniece 2025

Be Still, Boone (2026)

A cowboy haunted by years on the trail confronts the distance he’s put between himself and his daughter - and the possibility of losing what truly matters.

Writer and Director: Clinton WillisStarring: Craig T. NelsonSFX Editor: Brady McDowell

IMAGE: Craig T. Nelson as Boone
©Clinton Willis 2026

Rebranding Bob (2026)

An out-of-touch politician must team up with his Gen Z intern to salvage his campaign through social media before his old-school ego costs him the election.

Writer and Director: Kaitlyn LiddicoatProducers: Brady McDowell, Madison SosaSound Editor/Mixer: Brady McDowell

World We Live In Example

IMAGE: Kevin Black as Bob Hamilton
©Kaitlyn Liddicoat 2026

On the Road (2026)

In the early 1970s, young hippie Julie James embarks on a solo road trip to chase her dreams all the way to San Francisco, but quickly realizes she's in way over her head.

Writer and Director: Lindsey PolicarSound Editor: Brady McDowell

IMAGE: Riya Luthra as Julie James
©Lindsey Policar 2026

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Above left: Brady McDowell (left) with Xander Maniece (right) accepting their 2025 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Student Production Award for Best Audio/Sound for their sci-fi short film The World We Live In. The award recognized McDowell’s sound design and audio production work, created while a student at the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television.Above right: The 2025 NATAS Student Production Award photographed with Old Main at the University of Arizona, celebrating student excellence in film, television, and media production.Below: YouTube Livestream of the 2025 Rocky Mountain Southwest Student Production Awards Ceremony, where they announced The World We Live In as the winner in the category of College Audio/Sound.