Craig Carter Collection

With an incredible career spanning 34 years, Craig Carter was one of Australia’s most distinguished and celebrated sound designers. Before his early passing in 2017 at the age of 64, Carter worked on over a hundred productions as a sound designer, editor, and recordist. One of Australia's most respected and beloved film sound designers, he gained a national reputation through the high quality and innovative nature of his work on feature films, documentaries, shorts and television dramas. In a statement, Australian screen agency Film Victoria described the high caliber of Carter’s work, stating that the “standard of Craig’s work was recognised through the many awards and nominations he received, while his professionalism and good humour will be remembered by those in the industry who were fortunate enough to work with him.” Whether in his backyard sound studio, the Congo Jungle, the ape filled landscapes of Rwanda or the suburbs of Melbourne, Craig Carter brought the same level of commitment, eye for detail and pure joy to his work. One only needs to read over Carter’s list of credits to instantly view the impact his practice had on sculpting Australian film culture, and to understand the high esteem in which his peers held him. He is remembered as innovator, a creative, a friend, a father, a husband and a pillar of the Australian sound design industry. Carter is survived by his wife Fiona, daughters Elisa and Charlotte and son Matthew, and through his absolute legacy of high quality and groundbreaking work.