Breathing life into movies

In a landscape where the significance of sound in movies is neglected, Uttam Neupane, an award-winning sound mixer and designer, is creating sounds for Nepali movies that drive the story forward.

When Uttam Neupane talks about sound design, he speaks with ease. “In simple words, the role of a sound designer is to enhance the scene as well as the narrative of the film through sound,” he says.