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Foley artist Katie Waters brings stories to life through the power of sound. With a background in acting and a B.A. in Film from Columbia College Chicago, Waters discovered her passion for post-production and the unique artistry of Foley. Her work involves creating and recording live sound effects that heighten realism and emotion in film, podcasts, and video games.
Since joining Noisefloor in 2014, Waters has worn many hats—Studio Manager, Producer, and now their in-house Foley artist—helping to build and run the organization’s custom Foley stage. She skillfully performs, cues, and edits Foley sessions, and supervises sound on select film projects. A proud MPSE member, her work on Destiny 2 has earned Golden Reel and G.A.N.G. Award nominations. Waters believes in the storytelling power of custom Foley, and passionately advocates for its creative value over pre-recorded libraries.
Public Event: Interactive SoundFX for Movies Event
Sept. 25 | 1:40 pm–3:00 pm | Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts Lobby
Student Event: Sound Lab with Foley Artist Katie Waters
Sept. 25 | 2025 | 5–6:30 pm | Stanley Russ 103
At ACS, we believe that if we provide filmmakers an arena to exhibit their talents, and film enthusiasts a healthy diet of quality programming, we can inspire more Arkansans to make and watch more films. By supporting filmmakers, festivals, theaters and young people interested in filmmaking throughout the state, we hope to create statewide network, pool Arkansas’s resources and be an umbrella organization that feeds all things film. We believe a rising tide lifts all boats.
To be a filmmaker, we have to connect to create. A painter needs a brush, paint and a canvas. A director needs a writer, a cinematographer, a sound mixer, production designer, editor, actors, distributors, and an audience. We cannot do it alone. This art form forces one to collaborate and thus, creates jobs. Filmmaking is unique in the arts in this way. It takes an army.
