Sound Designer · Prague & Remote Worldwide
Federico
Casazza
Sound Design · ADR · Dialogue Editing · Foley · 5.1 Mixing
Location Sound Mixing · Music Composition · Video Editing
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Check out my app: Sound Moodboard.
Upload a script and the app analyzes sound design ideas scene by scene (dialogue, ambience, Foley, effects, music). Organize them, build a soundboard with audio, notes, and reference suggestions, then finalize, export, or share the plan.
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Sound
Sound Design · ADR · Dialogue Editing · Foley · Ambience · 5.1 Mix · Location Sound Mixing · Restoration
Music
Music Composition for Film · Electronic Music Production · Cinematic Scoring · Atmospheric Soundscapes
Video
Freelance Video Editing · Color Grading · Motion Graphics · Multi-Camera · Archival Integration
Clients Testimonials
Director · Nina Films
"I worked with Federico on my feature documentary and he did an incredible job with the sound mix and mastering. He went above and beyond to make sure I was completely happy with the film in the end. He is an excellent communicator and collaborator. I would not hesitate to work with him again or recommend him to others!"
Director · The LAB
"I'd like to thank Rico for his work on the sound design for our short film Homo Umbilicus. It's not an easy film to mix or design sound for, and Rico approached it with patience, sensitivity, and great attention to detail. The result feels cohesive and alive without drawing attention to itself — exactly what the film needed. Really appreciated the collaboration and the calm professionalism throughout the process."
Post-Production Supervisor
"Rico was my sound mixer and my sound designer for my short film. His energy, knowledge and passion for what he does makes him easily stand out from all the other sound recordists I have ever worked with. Rico maintains a stoic attitude all through out set. He always will try and find a solution to your problems and keeps an effective communication. I find myself in the post production stages of my short film, where Rico is doing the sound design, and I can also vouch for his professional handling of equipment, his well built home studio and yet again, great energy to work with."
Freelance EP
"I highly recommend Rico Cassaza for his exceptional talent and professionalism in music production. Rico has been an invaluable collaborator on numerous projects, consistently delivering outstanding tracks that elevate the overall quality of our work. His dedication to his craft is evident in every piece he creates, and his ability to incorporate feedback while driving the project forward ensures that the final result exceeds expectations. Rico's courteous approach to communication and his commitment to excellence make him a pleasure to work with. If you're seeking a skilled and reliable music producer who can bring your vision to life, Rico Cassaza is the perfect choice."
Director
"Working with Rico was one of the best choices I've made. He's incredibly professional, creative, and understanding. He always delivers outstanding work and has exceptional skill when it comes to sound design. I'd definitely recommend his services if you want to take your film or commercial to the next level."
Chelsea FC · Parakeet Media
"Rico is a phenomenal sound designer and always a pleasure to collaborate with! I've worked with Rico multiple times across different short films as an editor and a director and his professionalism and talent as a sound mixer has elevated each project to a high standard. His passion for his craft is obvious in the high standard of work he delivers."
Film Director
"I been working with Rico on a few projects now and it's always been such pleasure to collaborate with him. He is super professional and creative, he has saved a few of my films where the sound recording from production wasn't as good. He is my first recommendation to anyone who needs a trustworthy, professional and talented sound designer for your films."
Director · Nina Films
"I worked with Federico on my feature documentary and he did an incredible job with the sound mix and mastering. He went above and beyond to make sure I was completely happy with the film in the end. He is an excellent communicator and collaborator. I would not hesitate to work with him again or recommend him to others!"
Director · The LAB
"I'd like to thank Rico for his work on the sound design for our short film Homo Umbilicus. It's not an easy film to mix or design sound for, and Rico approached it with patience, sensitivity, and great attention to detail. The result feels cohesive and alive without drawing attention to itself — exactly what the film needed. Really appreciated the collaboration and the calm professionalism throughout the process."
Post-Production Supervisor
"Rico was my sound mixer and my sound designer for my short film. His energy, knowledge and passion for what he does makes him easily stand out from all the other sound recordists I have ever worked with. Rico maintains a stoic attitude all through out set. He always will try and find a solution to your problems and keeps an effective communication. I find myself in the post production stages of my short film, where Rico is doing the sound design, and I can also vouch for his professional handling of equipment, his well built home studio and yet again, great energy to work with."
Freelance EP
"I highly recommend Rico Cassaza for his exceptional talent and professionalism in music production. Rico has been an invaluable collaborator on numerous projects, consistently delivering outstanding tracks that elevate the overall quality of our work. His dedication to his craft is evident in every piece he creates, and his ability to incorporate feedback while driving the project forward ensures that the final result exceeds expectations. Rico's courteous approach to communication and his commitment to excellence make him a pleasure to work with. If you're seeking a skilled and reliable music producer who can bring your vision to life, Rico Cassaza is the perfect choice."
Director
"Working with Rico was one of the best choices I've made. He's incredibly professional, creative, and understanding. He always delivers outstanding work and has exceptional skill when it comes to sound design. I'd definitely recommend his services if you want to take your film or commercial to the next level."
Chelsea FC · Parakeet Media
"Rico is a phenomenal sound designer and always a pleasure to collaborate with! I've worked with Rico multiple times across different short films as an editor and a director and his professionalism and talent as a sound mixer has elevated each project to a high standard. His passion for his craft is obvious in the high standard of work he delivers."
Film Director
"I been working with Rico on a few projects now and it's always been such pleasure to collaborate with him. He is super professional and creative, he has saved a few of my films where the sound recording from production wasn't as good. He is my first recommendation to anyone who needs a trustworthy, professional and talented sound designer for your films."
Independent Filmmaker
"Rico helped me create a soundscape for an experimental horror film I'd made that required the unconventional. Not only was Rico easy going and inspired, he was very communicative and quick to turnaround updates. The film has no dialogue so I leaned heavily on him and his expertise. I'm still so proud of the results."
Film Director
"I have been working together with Rico for two short films I directed. He was the sound designer, sound mixer and composer and did a wonderful job. In the first film, we worked together, we had a lot of troubles with the sound due to shooting outside in the middle of Prague. There were a lot of alarms from emergency cars, wind and other disturbances, which I was afraid won't be able to be fixed, but Rico fixed the sound amazingly to the point that you can't hear those noises anymore. He wasn't the one recording the sound, but managed the whole postproduction regarding sound and soundtrack. I have never worked with a better sound designer / mixer before. Despite his obvious qualifications as a sound designer, mixer and composer, Rico is additionally very reliable, professional, always keeps deadlines and easy to work with. It is a pleasure to work with him and I would consider doing so in the future."
Booking Manager · London
"I had the pleasure to work with Rico in London for many years. I managed his gigs as a dj for a while, we did many events together and I was always a good "hear" for his music. I personally always loved his music production, that has been changing and getting more profound over the years. Rico has grown a lot since we first met back in 2006, both as a person and professionally. He acquired many more skills that helped him to work all around the world in the music industry. He is highly skilled in Ableton and is a very good teacher, I really recommend his Ableton classes. He is professional, well mannered and very passionate about his jobs. His love for music is what makes the real difference."
Film Producer
"He is incredibly reliable, calm, and wickedly talented."
Matej Stepan
Film Director
"If you want someone who treats audio as a narrative layer rather than just post production cleanup, Federico is your guy. Working with him is less about ticking off a technical sound checklist and more about finding a heartbeat of a project. He approaches sound design like a musician, thinks about space, tone, and how it all influences the emotional impact of the scene. Not just the 'how', but also 'why'. Good stuff!"
Federica Casciani
Sceneggiatrice, regista
"I had the pleasure of working with Rico on my first short film, and I couldn't have asked for a better person to have by my side. From the beginning to the final stages of the project, he was always willing to listen to feedback and exchange ideas. I especially appreciated his openness to feedback and his willingness to keep refining the work until we were both happy with the result. Even after the project was completed, he continued to be available whenever I needed help or additional support, which I truly appreciated. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for someone who is not only talented at what he does, but also professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to the projects he works on."
Eiman Alkhalifa
Film Director, Producer and Multimedia Designer
"I worked with Federico on the sound engineering for my short film that was funded by AFAC in support with Netflix. He was very easy to work with from the start as the communication was clear between us and my respect for him grew through the process. It was all done virtually and it would have been an even better experience if we were able to meet physically. Regardless, it was an incredible experience and he is professional, talented and proactive. Don't hesitate to reach out to him and allow him to help elevate your work."
Independent Filmmaker
"Rico helped me create a soundscape for an experimental horror film I'd made that required the unconventional. Not only was Rico easy going and inspired, he was very communicative and quick to turnaround updates. The film has no dialogue so I leaned heavily on him and his expertise. I'm still so proud of the results."
Film Director
"I have been working together with Rico for two short films I directed. He was the sound designer, sound mixer and composer and did a wonderful job. In the first film, we worked together, we had a lot of troubles with the sound due to shooting outside in the middle of Prague. There were a lot of alarms from emergency cars, wind and other disturbances, which I was afraid won't be able to be fixed, but Rico fixed the sound amazingly to the point that you can't hear those noises anymore. He wasn't the one recording the sound, but managed the whole postproduction regarding sound and soundtrack. I have never worked with a better sound designer / mixer before. Despite his obvious qualifications as a sound designer, mixer and composer, Rico is additionally very reliable, professional, always keeps deadlines and easy to work with. It is a pleasure to work with him and I would consider doing so in the future."
Booking Manager · London
"I had the pleasure to work with Rico in London for many years. I managed his gigs as a dj for a while, we did many events together and I was always a good "hear" for his music. I personally always loved his music production, that has been changing and getting more profound over the years. Rico has grown a lot since we first met back in 2006, both as a person and professionally. He acquired many more skills that helped him to work all around the world in the music industry. He is highly skilled in Ableton and is a very good teacher, I really recommend his Ableton classes. He is professional, well mannered and very passionate about his jobs. His love for music is what makes the real difference."
Film Producer
"He is incredibly reliable, calm, and wickedly talented."
Matej Stepan
Film Director
"If you want someone who treats audio as a narrative layer rather than just post production cleanup, Federico is your guy. Working with him is less about ticking off a technical sound checklist and more about finding a heartbeat of a project. He approaches sound design like a musician, thinks about space, tone, and how it all influences the emotional impact of the scene. Not just the 'how', but also 'why'. Good stuff!"
Federica Casciani
Sceneggiatrice, regista
"I had the pleasure of working with Rico on my first short film, and I couldn't have asked for a better person to have by my side. From the beginning to the final stages of the project, he was always willing to listen to feedback and exchange ideas. I especially appreciated his openness to feedback and his willingness to keep refining the work until we were both happy with the result. Even after the project was completed, he continued to be available whenever I needed help or additional support, which I truly appreciated. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for someone who is not only talented at what he does, but also professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to the projects he works on."
Eiman Alkhalifa
Film Director, Producer and Multimedia Designer
"I worked with Federico on the sound engineering for my short film that was funded by AFAC in support with Netflix. He was very easy to work with from the start as the communication was clear between us and my respect for him grew through the process. It was all done virtually and it would have been an even better experience if we were able to meet physically. Regardless, it was an incredible experience and he is professional, talented and proactive. Don't hesitate to reach out to him and allow him to help elevate your work."
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Federico Casazza?
Federico Casazza is a freelance sound designer, location sound mixer, music composer for film, and video editor based in Prague, available for productions worldwide. He has worked on award-winning short films, feature documentaries, and commercial projects.
What does a freelance sound designer for film actually do?
A film sound designer builds the complete sound world of a film: dialogue editing, ADR, foley, ambience, sound effects, and the final mix (including 5.1 surround). Federico Casazza also offers on-set location sound mixing and original music composition, so a project can be covered from the set recording through to the final mixed master.
Does Federico Casazza work remotely with directors outside Prague?
Yes. Most of his sound design and post-production work is delivered remotely for directors and production companies anywhere in the world, with regular review calls and revisions throughout the process.
What is Sound Moodboard?
Sound Moodboard is a web app created by Federico Casazza that lets filmmakers upload a screenplay and get it broken down scene by scene with sound design ideas (dialogue, ambience, foley, effects, music), so the sonic direction of a film can be planned before post-production begins. It is available at soundmoodboard.federicocasazza.com.
What kind of projects has Federico Casazza worked on?
His portfolio includes award-winning short films, feature documentaries, and commercial projects, with sound design recognized at festivals such as PAFF. Full credits and clips are on the portfolio page.
Sound Designer · Prague · Available worldwide