June 9th 2024.
Sanaa Kelley is a talented Foley artist who has worked on various projects throughout her 26-year career. Her job involves creating everyday sounds for films, TV shows, and games in post-production, a process known as Foley. She has worked on popular projects such as Ted Lasso, 17 Again, Dirty Dancing, Shōgun, and Only Murders in the Building, where she has played the sounds of Hollywood's biggest names like Angelina Jolie, Drew Barrymore, Zac Efron, Jennifer Grey, and Selena Gomez.
Sanaa's role may not be well-known to the general public, but it is an essential part of the entertainment industry. While watching a movie or TV show, we may not realize that every sound we hear, aside from dialogue, has been recreated by a Foley artist like Sanaa. This is because on set, the focus is primarily on capturing clean dialogue, and Foley artists are responsible for creating all the other sounds that make the scenes feel realistic and immersive.
To do her job, Sanaa watches the entire show or film armed with a notepad, noting down every sound that needs to be recreated. This includes everything from footsteps to the sound of a character moving a chair. Sanaa also pays attention to the characters' emotions in a scene, as it can affect how they walk or move, and she wants to ensure that the sound matches perfectly.
Sanaa then works in her sound-proofed studio to recreate the sounds, which can take anywhere from two to three days for a 60-minute TV episode and up to 30 days for a movie. After she is done, the studio will review her work and either approve it or request changes. Sanaa enjoys her job and finds it both challenging and fun, especially when she has to get creative and come up with unique sounds that can't be recorded in real life.
Sanaa's journey to becoming a Foley artist started when she saw others in the profession and thought it looked fun and easy. However, her first attempt didn't go as planned, and she was told she didn't have what it takes. This only motivated her to work harder, and she eventually landed a job at a studio where she learned the craft by listening and emulating the other Foley artists.
Sanaa's job may not be widely known, but she has gained a significant following on social media, where she shares behind-the-scenes glimpses of her work. She hopes to demystify her profession and inspire others to pursue a career in Foley art. Sanaa has over 2.8 million followers on TikTok and has worked on 288 projects and counting, with Dirty Dancing being one of her favorites.
In her three decades in the industry, Sanaa has had to answer the question of whether her job is real many times. She finds it amusing and plans to continue proving that it is a legitimate and important part of the entertainment industry for many years to come. You can follow Sanaa Kelley on Instagram and TikTok to see more of her work. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with Sanaa by emailing her, calling her, or visiting her Submit Stuff page.
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