As an audio post production
Engineer and location sound recordist, Downy Karvonen’s experience
includes animation, dramatic, educational, commercial, and documentary
productions. Downy developed his
craft as a documentary sound recordist and for the last 16 years has specialized
in audio post production.
In addition to the prolific
and internationally popular Karvonen Films productions, Downy’s
soundtracks have been heard on Discovery Channel Europe, USA and Canada. In a broader scope, he has worked on
productions that have been broadcast to 48 countries around the world. Downy has also ssourced sounds for IMAX
Canada.
As a contribution to his
profession, Downy has donated time and effort to non-profit organizations such
as the SPCA and community services, and has mentored a student funded by The
National Film Board of Canada for 1 full term.
Downy’s early field
experience combined with his technical expertise have provided him with the
ability to capture and re-create sound designs for which he has been recognized
by numerous award juries at industry festivals.
SOUND DESIGN
Alaska Spirit Speaks Inc.
2009, Spirit of the Arctic - 39 minute wildlife DVD
The National Film Board of Canada
2003, Totem - 2 hour feature
2002, Live with Dad - 48 minute documentary
2002, Fair Phyllis - 7 minute animation short
2002, Truckers - 48 minute documentary
2001, The Nature of Things: Worst Cast Scenario (CBC Co-production) - 52 minute episode
2001, Donna Gamble - 52 minute documentary
2001, The Long Walk
1999, The Delta - 52 minute documentary
1999, Quality of Life - 52 minute documentary
1999, Little Trapper - 25 minute documentary
1999, Lost Over Burma - 52 minute documentary
1998, Lost Songs - 25 minute documentary
1997, The Royal Commission - 52 minute documentary
1996, Eugenics: The Sterilization of Lelani Muir - 52 minute documentary
1995, In My Own Time - 52 minute documentary
1995, Cactus Swing - short animation
LOCATION SOUND AND SOUND DESIGN
Reel Girls Media Inc.
2008, Real Alberta - 1 hr documentary 2007, Home Front - 1 hour documentary
2008, The Lie Detective - 13 x 25 minute episodes
2007, Capturing Cooperman - 1 hr documentary 2006, Rudy Weibe - 1 hour documentary
2005, Out of the West - 1 hour documentary
2005, Booked - Television Series of 13 x 23 minute episodes
2005, Rock' N' Fossil Road Show - 30 minute pilot
Karvonen Films Limited Co-production with The National Film Board of Canada
1999, Land of the Ice Bear - 47 minute documentary
1997, Mountain Splendor - 48 minute documentary
1994, Great Northern Forest - 48 minute documentary
Karvonen Films
2003, Discovering Wilderness - Television Series of 12 x 23 minute episodes
2001, The People of Sointula - 1 hour documentary
2000 - 2001, Wilderness Journeys - Television Series of 6 x 48 minute episodes
2000, Wilderness Enforcers - Television Series of 3 x 25 minute episodes
1999, Living Lands - Television Series of 3 x 48 minute episodes
1995 - 1999, Treasures of the Wild - Television Series of 13 x 25 minute episodes
1996 - 1998, Wild Encounters - Television Series of 13 x 23 minute episodes
LOCATION SOUND
Cineplex / UK
2009, Austin Stevens Adventures (episode 11) - 1 hr episode
Paperny Films
2008, Combat School - Discovery Television Series of 6 x 1 hr episodes
2007, The Week the Women Went - CBC Television Series of 8 x 1 hr episodes
2006, Jetstream - Discovery Television Series of 8 x 1 hour episodes
ABC Good Morning America
2008, Great Canadian Rockies Destinations
Dream Films Productions
2008, Peace Warrior - 48 minute documentary
2008, X Cars - 48 minute pilot
Omni Films
2008, Carbon Hunter - 48 minute documentary
2009, Buffalo Air - 48 minute documentary
NHL Network
2008, Biography - 48 minute documentary
Animal Planet
2008, Bear Capture - Feature Spot
Discovery's Daily Planet
2008, Cold Lake Air Force - Feature Spot
Anaid Productions
2006, The Rig - Television Series of 13 x 23 minute episodes
2006, The Family Restaurant - Television Series of 13 x 23 minute episodes
Great North Productions (Alliance Atlantis)
2003, Adoption Stories - 24 minute documentary
2003, Apollo Moon Landings - 48 minute documentary
2001, Pigeons & Doves - 51 minute documentary
2000, Circus - 13 x 25 minute episodes
1999, Aiberhart - 52 minute documentary
1998, Rats Among Us - 52 minute documentary
1997, To a Different Beat - 52 minute documentary
Credo Entertainment
2001, End of Evolution - 46 minute documentary
Storytellers Productions
1998, Stories From the Seventh Fire - 24 minute episode
Additional Clients
Keen Eye Productions, Edmonton, Alberta
Lindisfarne Productions, Edmonton, Alberta
Joe Media, Calgary, Alberta
Aquila, Edmonton, Alberta
Viacom Multimedia, Edmonton, Alberta
Lone Pine Publishing, Edmonton, Alberta
National Museum of Canada
AWARDS AND RECOGITION
Hot Docs Awards, Toronto
2000, Land of the Ice Bear - Finalist, Best Overall Sound
1998, Lost Over Burma - Best Overall Sound
Yorkton Film Festival
2002, Wetlands: Cradle of Life - Finalist, Best Overall Sound
2000, Land of the Ice Bear - Finalist, Best Overall Sound
Alberta Motion Picture Industry Association
2003, Life with Dad - Finalist, Best Overall Sound
2003, Spirit of the Forest - Finalist, Best Overall Sound
2002, Wetlands: Cradle of Life - Best Overall Sound
2001, Torngats: The Hidden Mountains - Best Overall Sound
2000, Adams River Sockeye - Finalist, Best Overall Sound
1999, World of Weasels - Finalist, Best Overall Sound
1998, Lost over Burma - Finalist, Best Overall Sound
1997, Wolves & Wapiti - Finalist, Best Overall Sound
1996, Island of the Kings - Best Overall Sound
1994, Great Northern Forest - Best Overall Sound