Discover how acclaimed composers Sylvia Strand and Jonathan Gregory are pioneering community-driven immersive audio with the world’s first community Dolby Atmos recording. Working with musicians and community members from Wales’ renowned Rhondda Valley, this groundbreaking project demonstrates how Dolby Atmos can capture and preserve the authentic spirit of local musical traditions while creating unprecedented immersive experiences. From Eurovision stages to Cannes Film Festival screenings, these Viacom/CBS composers bring decades of scoring expertise to this ambitious community collaboration. Currently working with the world-famous Treorchy Male Choir, Sylvia and Jonathan are literally “turning up the gain on reality,” showcasing how advanced audio technology can amplify grassroots creativity and cultural heritage.

For Dolby UK’s ‘Love More’ series of promotional videos we filmed this delightful interview with composing duo ‘Screentales’. Produced and edited by Jeremy Shaw at GV Film Limited.
DOP: Dan Poole for Timebomb Pictures
Camera: Tom Child
BTS Camera: Iva Decheva