Simon Hayes(II)
- Sound Department
Simon Hayes is an Academy Award-winning Production Sound Mixer celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to cinematic sound. He earned an Oscar for Les Misérables under the direction of Tom Hooper, alongside the BAFTA for Best Sound and the CAS Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing. His innovative techniques on Les Misérables redefined on-set vocal recording, setting a new standard for authenticity and emotional resonance in musical films.
With a portfolio of over ten musical features including the three highest grossing Broadway adaptions of all time, Simon is recognised as one of the world's experts in musical sound production. A pioneer in live vocal recording, he has consistently pushed technological and artistic boundaries. On Jon M. Chu's Wicked, Simon designed a state-of-the-art workflow that seamlessly integrated Broadway's theatrical magic with the precision of cinematic storytelling, further advancing his revolutionary approach.
His recent credits include Wicked: For Good (Jon M. Chu), The Little Mermaid (Rob Marshall), No Time to Die (Cary Fukunaga), and Aladdin (Guy Ritchie). Simon's collaborations with Guy Ritchie span multiple projects including Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Revolver, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, In the Grey and Fountain of Youth. He is also a regular creative partner of director Matthew Vaughn, contributing to films Layer Cake, Stardust, Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and Argylle.
Simon's versatility is evident in his wide-ranging filmography: Ridley Scott's Prometheus and The Counselor, James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy, David Yates' Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Tarzan, Danny Boyle's Yesterday and Trance. His earlier work includes iconic films such as Mamma Mia! (Phyllida Lloyd), Shaun of the Dead (Edgar Wright), and Harry Brown (Daniel Barber).
Born in London, Simon entered the film industry at just 16, starting as a runner in a commercials production company before transitioning into sound. By 22, he honed his craft at the National Film and Television School, and at 27, he mixed his first feature film.
With a portfolio of over ten musical features including the three highest grossing Broadway adaptions of all time, Simon is recognised as one of the world's experts in musical sound production. A pioneer in live vocal recording, he has consistently pushed technological and artistic boundaries. On Jon M. Chu's Wicked, Simon designed a state-of-the-art workflow that seamlessly integrated Broadway's theatrical magic with the precision of cinematic storytelling, further advancing his revolutionary approach.
His recent credits include Wicked: For Good (Jon M. Chu), The Little Mermaid (Rob Marshall), No Time to Die (Cary Fukunaga), and Aladdin (Guy Ritchie). Simon's collaborations with Guy Ritchie span multiple projects including Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Revolver, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, In the Grey and Fountain of Youth. He is also a regular creative partner of director Matthew Vaughn, contributing to films Layer Cake, Stardust, Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and Argylle.
Simon's versatility is evident in his wide-ranging filmography: Ridley Scott's Prometheus and The Counselor, James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy, David Yates' Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Tarzan, Danny Boyle's Yesterday and Trance. His earlier work includes iconic films such as Mamma Mia! (Phyllida Lloyd), Shaun of the Dead (Edgar Wright), and Harry Brown (Daniel Barber).
Born in London, Simon entered the film industry at just 16, starting as a runner in a commercials production company before transitioning into sound. By 22, he honed his craft at the National Film and Television School, and at 27, he mixed his first feature film.
