From Styrian to Soundstar: Horst Schnattler conquers Hollywood!

From Styrian to Soundstar: Horst Schnattler conquers Hollywood!

Los Angeles, USA - Horst Schnattler, a talented sound producer from Styria, has made a name for itself in the pulsating film metropolis of Los Angeles. He takes care of the perfect sound of films and television programs. As a supervising sound editor, he heads his team during the creation of impressive sound landscapes. Schnattler noticed that his presence on the US market was essential, which is why he decided to commute between Graz and Los Angeles. "My job is to guarantee that the film or the TV series sounds good. I have a team in Styria that takes care of the different aspects of the sound," he said in an interview with Orf Styria .

his dream of being successful in Hollywood has already borne the first fruits: at the end of February he won a prize for the best sound design of a short film. "It was not an Oscar, but recognition is important," said Schnattler. He has set himself ambitious goals and would like to work on outstanding productions. In the huge film industry by L.A., a good network is essential: "I have decided to know 2,000 people in the film industry here," he revealed. It helps that he also mentions the Styrian action star Arnold Schwarzenegger to emphasize his origin.

The sound landscapes and challenges

Schnattler, who moved to Los Angeles a year and a half ago, talks about the differences between work in the US film industry and the possibilities in Austria. "The challenges are similar, but you just have better options here," he said. Thanks to his team in Graz, he can offer a 24-hour service from there. He is particularly proud of the participation in the Netflix film "All the Bright Places", which brought him and his team closer to the big dream of Hollywood. According to My district he sees Styria as an excellent source for competencies in film and vehicle technology, which also open up opportunities in Hollywood could.

While Schnattler drives his career in L.A., he misses many aspects of his homeland, especially the Styrian delicacies and social cohesion. He emphasizes how important it is to maintain your own origin while gaining new experiences in a different culture. "Styria has a lot to offer and I am proud to represent this connection," he summarizes.