Key Teaching Staff
Jay Gallagher
School: University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA)Field of Teaching: Editing and Sound
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Major Achievements: Supervising sound editor, recording engineer and facility designer. Feature film credits include TRAFFIC, OCEAN’S 11, MONSTERS INC and BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. TV credits include THE BIG EASY, RYAN CAULFIELD and THE SIMPSONS. An electrical engineering background, which began at Louisiana State University, has given Mr. Gallagher a technical perspective regarding audio. He has also worked in acoustic design, as well as other technical aspects of sound. Mr. Gallagher designed and operated a recording studio in New Orleans for more than 20 years, where he garnered five Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award and multiple gold records. He also designed and operated two film sound post facilities. Member of the Audio Engineering Society and National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. A Certified Level-One THX technician.
