Former Lead Foley Artist of Skywalker Sound

San Francisco, CA, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

John Roesch Biography

John Roesch is a legendary Foley artist with over 45 years of experience in the film industry. He has worked on countless movies, commercials, and video games. His credits include "ET," "Empire Strikes Back," "Toy Story," "Marvel's Avengers," "The Lion King," "Back to the Future," "The Matrix," "Interstellar," "Halo 5: Guardians," and hundreds more. As Roesch loves to put it, there are more astronauts on earth than there are working Foley artists.

Roesch always had his eyes set on Hollywood. However, he wanted to be an actor or director rather than a Foley artist. In the mid-1970s, he earned a degree in filmmaking from New York University. It was only by happenstance that he got involved in Foley when he did the work for a friend's film. “Boy, what a stupid job,” Roesch thought to himself as he started his life-long career. Incidentally, his apartment manager was award-winning Foley artist Joan Rowe. She offered him work as her partner at Gomillion Sound and the rest is history.

Today, Roesch is the co-founder of Audible Bandwidth Productions which produces films, television shows and live foley demonstrations. He is also one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in the world sharing his stories and excitement from behind the scenes in Hollywood for client and employee engagement programs today. His audiences learn how to find the fun in everyday life, recognize what their passions are, and learn about what has gone into making the sound in (virtually) every movie or video game they have ever experienced.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/05/2025.

John Roesch Speaking Topics

  • Live Foley Demonstrations

    John Roesch is invited not only to film festivals and universities, but also conducts keynotes and presentations at corporate events. Presentations include:

    • Live demonstrations of the creation of Foley Art
    • Experiences working on blockbuster movies and video game franchises.
    • Technical talks to industry professionals or independent artists.

  • Keynotes and Workshops

    John Roesch loves speaking to both film fans and experienced sound designers alike. From basic workshops to Q&As, John values making genuine connections with his audience. Topics include:

    • The Smallest Details Make the Greatest Difference
    • Insider Trivia About Your Favorite Movies
    • Be Inspired to See Beyond the Surface in Every Situation

John Roesch Videos

The Sound Of Raiders Of The Lost Ark with Ben Burtt and John ...

The Sound Of Raiders Of The Lost Ark with Ben Burtt and John ...

Ben Burtt and John Roesch discuss how they came up with the sounds for "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

John Roesch - WIRED

John Roesch - WIRED

How the Sounds From Your Favorite Movies Are Made

John Roesch - The Dolby Creator Podcast

John Roesch - The Dolby Creator Podcast

Legendary Foley artist John Roesch discusses his 30+ year career.

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  • What topics does John Roesch speak about?

    John Roesch is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Entertainment, Television & Film
  • Where does John Roesch travel from?

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John Roesch is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Live Foley Demonstrations and Keynotes and Workshops. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Roesch for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. John Roesch generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jackie Chan, David Magdael, Ben Proudfoot, Chuck Rose and Nia DaCosta. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Roesch for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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