Nia Hansen
Nia Hansen joined Skywalker Sound in 2009 as an intern under Randy Thom, contributing to six films during her year-long program. Gary Rydstrom later recruited her upon his return to Skywalker for Steven Spielberg’s War Horse, where she drew upon seven years of horse training experience to enhance the film’s sound design. Her collaboration with Rydstrom on two additional projects deepened her understanding of sound as a powerful storytelling tool.
Over the years, Nia has worked on a range of Disney and Pixar animations and major visual effects-driven science fiction and fantasy blockbusters. She has edited and designed sound for eight Marvel films, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, and Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. She thrives on the creative challenge of designing technology, magic, and creatures, bringing fantastical worlds to life with meticulous attention to detail, texture, and symbolism.
Originally from Santa Barbara, California, Nia has lived in Yosemite, Mount Shasta, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, where she developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors. She now resides in Marin County, California.
Over the years, Nia has worked on a range of Disney and Pixar animations and major visual effects-driven science fiction and fantasy blockbusters. She has edited and designed sound for eight Marvel films, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, and Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. She thrives on the creative challenge of designing technology, magic, and creatures, bringing fantastical worlds to life with meticulous attention to detail, texture, and symbolism.
Originally from Santa Barbara, California, Nia has lived in Yosemite, Mount Shasta, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, where she developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors. She now resides in Marin County, California.
Filmography
| 2026 | Project Hail Mary · as Sound Designer |
| 2024 | Moana 2 · as Sound Designer |
| 2024 | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes · as Sound Effects Editor |
| 2023 | Wish · as Sound Designer |
| 2023 | Barbie · as Sound Designer |
| 2022 | The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special · as Sound Designer |
| 2022 | Werewolf by Night · as Sound Effects Editor |
| 2021 | Encanto · as Sound Designer |
| 2021 | Blush · as Sound Designer |
| 2021 | Black Widow · as Sound Designer |
| 2021 | Raya and the Last Dragon · as Sound Designer |
| 2020 | Onward · as Sound Designer |
| 2019 | Ad Astra · as Sound Effects Editor |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame · as Sound Designer |
| 2019 | Captain Marvel · as Sound Designer |
| 2018 | First Man · as Sound Effects Editor |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War · as Sound Designer |
| 2017 | Thor: Ragnarok · as Sound Designer |
| 2017 | Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets · as Sound Designer |
| 2016 | Doctor Strange · as Sound Designer |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War · as Foley Supervisor |
| 2015 | The Good Dinosaur · as Foley Supervisor |
| 2015 | Ant-Man · as Sound Effects Editor |
| 2015 | Inside Out · as Foley Editor |
| 2015 | Jurassic World · as Foley Supervisor |
| 2014 | Big Hero 6 · as Sound Effects Editor |
| 2014 | Lucy · as Sound Designer |
| 2014 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier · as Foley Supervisor |
| 2013 | 47 Ronin · as Foley Editor |
| 2013 | Thor: The Dark World · as Foley Editor |
| 2013 | Finding Neighbors · as Sound Effects Editor |
| 2013 | The Lone Ranger · as Foley Supervisor |
| 2012 | Ice Age: Continental Drift · as Sound Effects Editor |
| 2012 | Brave · as Sound Effects Editor |
| 2012 | John Carter · as Assistant Sound Designer |
| 2011 | Maria My Love · as Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| 2011 | War Horse · as Apprentice Sound Editor |
| 2011 | On the Ice · as Sound Effects Editor |
| 2011 | 96 Minutes · as Foley Mixerauf plex.tv |
| 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides · as Assistant Sound Editor |
| 2011 | Mars Needs Moms · as Foley Mixer |
| 2010 | Impulse · as Sound Re-Recording Mixer |