Alistair Henty-Blows
From Music Technology student to film audio specialist at the heart of the movie industry
Alistair Henty-Blows studied Music Technology at Suffolk New College between 2011 and 2013, turning his passion for sound into a successful career in the film industry.
Having always known he wanted to work in film audio, Alistair chose the course because it aligned closely with his career ambitions. After leaving college, he continued his studies at the University of Suffolk, completing a degree in Music Production before embarking on a freelance career in 2017.
His early professional experience included regular work at Pinewood Studios as a sound editor for a major film client. In 2021, Alistair moved into the film industry full-time, joining Deluxe as a Sound Editor. Since then, he has progressed to the role of Re-recording Mixer, where he works on dialogue mixes for both English and international films for major clients including Warner Bros. and Universal.
Reflecting on his time at Suffolk New College, Alistair says the course provided a strong foundation for his career and exposed him to the technologies used across the industry.
“A lot of the equipment and software we used on the course mirrors what you would be using in the industry. The lecturers were really knowledgeable and helped build not only my technical understanding and confidence but helped me grow as an individual.”
He also credits the course with preparing him for the highly competitive nature of the industry.
“The industry is very competitive but the course aligned with what employers are looking for.”
One of Alistair’s proudest achievements to date was creating a new 5.1 surround sound mix for the original Frankenstein film, which was re-released in 2025. Another career highlight came when he had the opportunity to remix one of the films of renowned re-recording mixer Andy Nelson.
“Unexpected to me, he decided to turn up and listen to my final mix.”
For students hoping to follow a similar path, Alistair’s advice is simple:
“Treat your studies like it’s your job. A lot of assignments I completed mirrored real-world projects. Listen to your tutors and make the most of their knowledge. They will have been through years of study and have industry experience.”
Today, Alistair continues to build his career in film audio, working on major productions and helping bring stories to life through sound for audiences around the world.