LBB Presents: Jungle Studios – Epic Views, Trust, and Listening

“People approach projects from different perspectives, not necessarily thinking about audio first,” says Jungle Studios director and senior sound designer Chris Turner. “When clients bring us an idea, they suggest angles we might never have considered.”

This collaborative openness has underpinned Jungle’s success since 1994. Based in Soho on Wardour Street, the studio has built a reputation for agility and craft, partnering with global giants like Pixar and Warburtons, and talent ranging from Olivia Colman to Morgan Freeman.

In the latest episode of LBB Presents, the Jungle team highlight how their intimate atmosphere, iconic Soho views and tight-knit culture make them a go-to hub for creative sound design.

“I can’t work anywhere else because the Jungle view is epic!” emphasises Jungle’s booking producer Philla Marshall.

The dedicated team regularly work with A-listers and high profile businesses, with everyone chipping in to accommodate rapid turnarounds across different time zones and locations.

“It’s everybody on board to try and get that studio booked in Atlanta or New York, or figure out if we can go around to George Clooney’s house to record him,” says creative director and senior sound designer Ben Leeves. “We can pivot and move on to that very quickly, but it’s not just me doing it, it’s everybody from bookings to IT to transfer.”

Watch the full interview here:

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‘Trust is without a doubt the biggest part of a client relationship’

Sound engineer Elliot Boles points out that having a fully resourced internal IT team speeds up file delivery, ensuring clients receive final assets easily, even during back-to-back sound engineering sessions.

That reliability has turned Jungle into an unofficial European hub for Pixar. “We link up with their studio,” says  sound engineer Stuart Allen-Hynd. “They completely trust our process. There’s a natural synergy.”

Their long-term consistency has been crucial for episodic work, such as for their 12-year relationship with the makers of 'Hey Duggie'. Senior sound designer and manager, Dominic Dew, says: “When you’re making a series as long as that you need consistency in the recording style, so the client can walk into the room knowing we’re ready to roll.”

For sound designer Sean Mahoney , the magic lies in bringing everyone in the room into the creative “collaborative process”. For the team, personal connection drives great work.

As Ben sums up, the core of the Jungle philosophy comes down to mutual support. “Trust is, without a doubt, the biggest part of a client relationship,” he says