Hi, I’m Rico, an all-in-one post production Sound wizard, which is a short abbreviation of being a Music Producer, Songwriter, and Film Sound Designer/Editor.
I earned a Master's Degree in Filmmaking, specializing in Sound Recording, Post-production, and Design, from Goldsmiths University of London in 2021.
Splitting my professional focus between Sound Design and Music Production, I currently work as a Freelance Sound Designer with international filmmakers worldwide, offering a range of services from Dialogue Editing to re-recording mixing in 5.1. I have collaborated on feature films, series, commercials, and podcasts.
Additionally, I am a music producer who composes music scores for films and other entertainment industries within the electronic music genre, alongside being a full-time recording artist.
Currently based in Prague, Czech Republic, I work with local filmmaking schools as a location sound mixer and sound editor. Moreover, I teach sound design at PFI (Prague Film Institute).
In my spare time, I create music production tutorials on YouTube, building a following and sharing knowledge within the music production community.
“Rico was my sound mixer and my sound designer for my short film. His energy, knowledge and passion for what he does makes him easily stand out from all the other sound recordists I have ever worked with.
Rico maintains a stoic attitude all through out set. He always will try and find a solution to your problems and keeps an effective communication. I find myself in the post production stages of my short film, where Rico is doing the sound design, and I can also vouch for his professional handling of equipment, his well built home studio and yet again, great energy to work with..”
“I been working with Rico on a few projects now and it’s always been such pleasure to collaborate with him.
He is super professional and creative, he has saved a few of my films where the sound recording from production wasn’t as good.
He is my first recommendation to anyone who needs a trustworthy, professional and talented sound designer for your films..”
“Rico is a phenomenal sound designer and always a pleasure to collaborate with!
I’ve worked with Rico multiple times across different short films as an editor and a director and his professionalism and talent as a sound mixer has elevated each project to a high standard.
His passion for his craft is obvious in the high standard of work he delivers. I cannot recommend him enough if you are looking for a friendly and trustworthy person to work with on your projects. Your sound design quality will be greatly improved by working with Rico!
Rico even taught me about the process as we worked together, which has streamlined my own editing processes for the sound mix!”
Rico helped me create a soundscape for an experimental horror film I'd made that required the unconventional. Not only was Rico easy going and inspired, he was very communicative and quick to turnaround updates.
the film has no dialogue so I leaned heavily on him and his expertise. I'm still so proud of the results.
I've worked with Rico on two short films I directed. He handled sound design, mixing, and composition brilliantly. Despite challenges like outdoor shooting in Prague with lots of ambient noise, Rico worked wonders, salvaging the sound seamlessly. He excels in postproduction, crafting soundscapes and inspired soundtracks. Rico's professionalism, reliability, and easygoing nature make him a standout collaborator. Working with him is a pleasure, and I'd gladly do so again in the future.
had the pleasure to wrok with Rico in London for many years.
I managed his gigs as a dj for a while, we did many events together and I was always a good "hear" for his music. I personally always loved his music production, that has been changing and getting more profound over the years.
Rico has growed a lot since we first met back in 2006, both as a person ad profesionally. He aquired many more skills that helped him to work all around the world in the music industry.
He is highly skilled in Ableton and he is a very good teacher, I really reccomend his Ableton classes.
He is professional, well mannered and very passionate about his jobs. His love for music is what makes the real difference.
I highly recommend Rico Casazza for his exceptional talent and professionalism in music production. Rico has been an invaluable collaborator on numerous projects, consistently delivering outstanding tracks that elevate the overall quality of our work. His dedication to his craft is evident in every piece he creates, and his ability to incorporate feedback while driving the project forward ensures that the final result exceeds expectations. Rico's courteous approach to communication and his commitment to excellence make him a pleasure to work with. If you're seeking a skilled and reliable music producer who can bring your vision to life, Rico Cassaza is the perfect choice.
TESTIMONIALS
I’ve recently worked with Rico for the first time on a short film as my sound designer and sound mixer!He was recommended to me by my producer and best friend and it was safe to say everyone i’d ever worked with, that had worked with him, had nothing but a glowing recommendation and words of admiration for him.Rico is incredibly reliable, calm and collected and wickedly talented. For someone like me - an amateur when it comes to the world of sound in general and it only being my first time working with a professional sound mixer, I found working with Rico insanely easy. He was very efficient and kind. He went to great lengths to aid in speeding up the post process for the film so that we could hit our desired deadlines. It took only a voicenote on Whatsapp and a few emails for Rico to fully grasp what i was after, to then go on to create a great and purposefully-layered soundscape for my film.
If what you’re after is pure talent and dedication as well as true collaboration.
