Paul W. Feenstra - Biography
Paul was born in Wellington, New Zealand on November 1st 1959. He and his family moved to rural
Wainuiomata in 1967. In 1972 he attended Wainuiomata College, completing his 5th form education to start
a short lived career as an Apprentice Motor Mechanic. While working for Lucas Industries in 1978, he
attended Wellington Polytechnic Institute earning a Diploma in Sales and Marketing from S.M.E.I.NZ.
With a love of music and a discerning ear, Paul made friends with a group of musicians and a new felt desire
to mix music was discovered. Early in 1979 Paul moved across the Tasman to Sydney, Australia where he
studied at the Academy of Sound Recording Engineers. There he learned the basic fundamentals of Audio
Theory and Physics putting them into practice at Tin Pan Alley Recording Studios.
Returning home to Wellington, Paul joined and started mixing live music for one of New Zealand’s most
unforgettable rock groups, Rose Bayonet. From 1979 to 1983 he toured and mixed Sound for approx 250
Bands, entertainers and performers including such NZ acts as The Narcs, Citizen Band, Midge Marsden,
The Herbs, The Mockers, 1860 band, and Shona Lang. International acts he has mixed for include Renee
Geyer, Herman’s Hermits, Swinging Blue Jeans, Tom Paxton and The Troggs.
In between touring and satisfying a need to diversify and learn more about audio, film and video, Paul
freelanced for noted Film Sound Recordists Ken Saville and Malcolm Cromie as a location Boom Operator
and Sound Recordist on various film projects. These new skills enabled him to work for Television New
Zealand in their Avalon Studios as an Assistant Freelance Mixer. Finding full-time employment as a Staff
Sound Mixer wasn’t a long wait.
Outspoken Derek Archer, who later founded Wellington’s famous Pirate Radio Station, offered Paul his first
studio position as Recording Engineer at Crescendo Recording Studios. Later, he accepted a similar
position to work at Wellington’s premier recording studios, Marmalade, for Rocky Douche.
In late 1985 Paul relocated to Los Angeles, California.
1985 – 1988 saw Paul working in Hollywood as a location Sound Recordist for various Video and television
productions. During this time he worked with celebrities like Mohammed Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier,
Franco Colombo, Burt Lancaster and Dick Clark.
During the next 4 years, Paul was employed at Complete Post, one of Hollywood’s most prestigious
Television Post-Production facilities as an assistant Sound Mixer. Under the guidance and tutelage of Ed
Greene, world renowned ward winning mixer, Paul worked on such shows as The Academy Awards, The
Grammys, The Emmys, AFI Tributes, Earth Day Specials, Frank Sinatra’s 70th birthday Special, Rescue 911
and hours of hit sitcoms. Notable artists include Gladys Knight, Billy Crystal, Julio Eglasias, Natalie Cole,
The Scorpions, David Hasselhoff, Jane Fonda, Billy Idol and William Shatner. Paul left the employment of
Complete Post to pursue his developing career as an independent Television Post-Production Sound Mixer.
Paul went on to work at numerous Hollywood television post facilities on various TV series including
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Camp Midnight, The Hunt for Amazing Treasures, The Entertainers,
America’s Funniest Home Videos, Rogues Gallery, Wheel of Fortune, Caesars’ Challenge, Vital Signs and
US Customs Classified. Paul was now being sought after by some of the major networks where he worked
at CBS’s On-Air-Promo Dept and was then hired on a special assignment for the Fox Television network.
Paul relocated to the east coast of the United States for 3 months where he facilitated the audio
department’s operational transition during the new Fox Family Channel’s ownership changeover and later
established and supervised their new Los Angeles based Audio Department.
Forming Terra Vista Media, Inc and with extensive experience within the entertainment industry, Paul’s
talents were recognized and used in other areas. Soon, he had offers to Write, Produce and direct various
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TV commercials and sports programming. This included travelling to various US locations including a trip to
New Zealand with Roy Disney.
In the ensuing years, Paul’s impressive Credit List has grown to include working on the A&E Networks
Biography Series, on titles that include NASCAR, Steve Martin, The Osmonds, Tex Ritter, John Denver,
John Travolta, Kevin Costner, Richard Gere, Lisa-Marie Presley, Tommy Lee, Heather Locklear, Paula
Abdul, Mario Andretti, The Rock, Friends, Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone. His credits on DVD Bonus
Material Titles include, Meet the Fockers, Seinfeld, Monsters Inc, Disney’s animated feature Treasure
Island, Fellowship of the Ring, Two Towers, and Return of the King. Recently Paul was honoured with 2
Emmy nominations for his Sound Mixing on the famous Hollywood Squares game show produced by (“The
Fonz”) Henry Winkler.
Terra Vista Media, Inc. has recently expanded its Audio Post-Production facility to its 2nd location and
continues to work on high profile projects for Jimmy Buffett and ongoing work with the A&E Biography
series, Discovery Network, Independent Film projects, and Documentaries for International and US release.
In 2004 Paul was asked by American Jazz Master, Gordon Brisker (deceased), previously Professor of Jazz
Studies at Sydney’s Conservatory of Music, to complete what was to become his final Jazz album Childs
Play. Paul continues to work with the FBI on special projects that require unique attention.
Recognized for his achievements, Paul has been requested on several occasions to speak about his
experiences at various events. He has been happy to share his knowledge by speaking to the International
Association of Television Producers, Long Beach City College and a repeat request to speak at Lifeway’s
School of Media in Warkworth, NZ.
Presently Paul continues to operate his business, Mix, and consults with clients about their production and
post-production needs in Television and Film. He recently was honoured by the newspaper, The Long
Beach Press Telegram, which completed a feature story on him.
Credit List
Documentary Specials
History Channel
Secrets of The Blackbox
History Channel
Title
Length
Flight 007 – Pilot
1 Hour
The Crash Flight of 191
1 ½ Hour
Travel Channel
Wayne Newton’s Las Vegas
Documentary
1 hour
Independent
Ray Bradbury
1 Hour
Cable
The Life of Timothy Leary
Documentary
1 ½ Hours
Discovery
Iceman - Documentary
1 Hour
Discovery
Inside the Kill Box - Documentary
2 Hour
HBO
61 The Movie
Making of.
1 Hour
TBS
Harley Davidson
The American Motor Cycle
Documentary Series
A&E Biography Series
NASCAR
Steve Martin
Tommy Lee
Heather Locklear
1 Hour
1 ½ Hour
1 ½ Hour
1 Hour
1 hour
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Paula Abdul
Lisa-Marie Presley
Bruce Willis
Sylvester Stallone
Mario Andretti
Richard Gere
The Rock
Friends
Kevin Costner
John Travolta
The Osmonds
John Denver
Tex Ritter
1 Hour
1 Hour
1 ½ Hour
1 ½ Hour
1 Hour
1½ Hour
1 Hour
1 Hour
1 Hour
2 Hour
1 Hour
1 Hour
1 Hour
OLN
25 Best Outdoor Movies
½ Hour
Travel Channel
Probable Cause
4 Episodes – Documentary
1 Hour
The Learning Channel
The Hunt for Amazing Treasure
1 Season, 13 Episodes - Documentaries
½ Hour
Syndication
Fame Fortune & Romance
- 180 Episodes
½ Hour
Syndication
Home Movies of the Stars
- 30 Episodes
Runaway with the Rich and Famous
- 100 Episodes
½ Hour
Syndication
½ Hour
Discovery ChannelRogues Gallery
Bonnie & Clyde
Al Capone
Bugsy Segal
1 Hour
1 Hour
1 Hour
Syndication
The Entertainers
- 13 Episodes
½ Hour
Network Reality
Rescue 911
1 episode
1 Hour
Independent
True Perspective Films
Though the Heavens Fall
1 Hour
Feature Film
Crab Apple Orchid
130 min
Short Film
Anonymous
3 Feature Films
DVD
Cat Head Biscuit
New Line Cinema
New Line Cinema
New Line Cinema
Action - for Foreign Video Release
30 min
120 min Each
Jimmy Buffett – Johnny Carson Tribute
Jimmy Buffett – Live in Fenway Park
Jimmy Buffett – Restaurant Café DVD’s
Lord of the Rings “Fellowship of the Ring”
Bonus Segments for Extended DVD Release
Lord of the Rings “Two Towers”
Bonus Segments for Extended DVD Release
Lord of the Rings “Return of the King”
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Bonus Segments for Extended DVD Release
Warner Brothers
King Kong 1933 – Various Bonus Segments
Sony Pictures
Seinfeld – Season 3
Commentary & Bonus Material
Universal
Meet the Fockers
Bonus Material
Disney
Treasure Island
Commentaries
The Lion King - Game
Beauty and the Beast.
Bonus Material
Monsters Inc.
Bonus Material
Disney
Disney
Disney
Game Shows
Kingworld
Kingworld
Hollywood Squares Season 5
- 180 Episodes. - Emmy Nomination
Hollywood Squares Season 6
- 180 episodes. - Emmy Nomination
½ Hour
½ Hour
MTV
Kidnapped
30 Episodes – Game Show
½ Hour
Network Game Show
Caesars Challenge
- 120 Episodes
½ Hour
Network Game Show
Wheel of Fortune
- 10 Episodes
Big Break
- 13 Episodes – Music Talent Contest
½ Hour
Pilots
Cable
Panama – Big Game
½ Hour
Network Animation Pilot
Buttons & Rusty
1 Hour
Discovery
Travel Detective Pilot
1 Hour
Network
Vital Signs
1 Hour
Network Sitcom Pilot
Harry and the Henderson
½ Hour
Network Pilot- Sitcom
Tahiti Royale
- Sitcom Pilot
½ Hour
Discovery Channel – Pilot
Pacific Journeys
Law Enforcement
FBI
Audio Enhancement & Editing
Syndication
Documentary
1 Hour
½ Hour
References Available on request
Contact: Sandra Lukey, Shine Group Ltd, P O Box 130-132, Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone: (03) 374 6753; Cell: 021 2262 858
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