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Aliases: Kyrsten Comoglio , Kyrsten Mate Comoglio , Kyrsten M. Comoglio

Gender: Female

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Movie Involvements: 44

TV Involvements: 0


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Biography

Kyrsten Mate (born in 1968) is an American sound designer and sound effects editor. A graduate of San Francisco State University, she began her career assisting at esteemed facilities like the Saul Zaentz Film Center and American Zoetrope, working with legendary figures such as Walter Murch on projects that included the 5.1 surround remixes of The Godfather Part II and Apocalypse Now Redux, and contributing to The Talented Mr. Ripley and K‑19. Mate joined Skywalker Sound in 1997 and steadily advanced through the ranks, from sound effects editor to sound designer and supervisor. In 2005, she broke new ground as the first woman to receive a sound designer credit on a major feature film—Jarhead—working under Walter Murch, a milestone in an industry long dominated by men. Her diverse career has connected her with cinematic and directorial icons, including Francis Ford Coppola, Anthony Minghella, Brad Bird, Steven Spielberg, and John Waters. Over the years, Mate has provided sound design, sound editing, and sound mixing for a diverse array of high-profile films across various genres. Her credits include Minority Report (2002), Iron Man 2 (as sound effects editor), The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy (as sound designer), Captain Marvel, Ready Player One, Mulan, and The Midnight Sky. A recognised leader in her field, Kyrsten Mate is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Motion Picture Sound Editors. She has earned multiple Golden Reel Awards and nominations from the MPSE. Notably, she received Golden Reel Awards in 2008, 2012, 2014, and 2023 for her outstanding sound editing in animated feature and family programs. Her work on Iron Man 2, The Avengers, and Guardians of the Galaxy also brought nominations for Best Sound Editing – Sound Effects and Foley. In early 2025, Mate earned another Golden Reel Award for her role as sound designer on the Disney+ animated series X‑Men ’97. She has also been honoured for her work on The Midnight Sky, which received attention in the 2020 Golden Reel Awards.

Most Famous Work

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
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7
The Avengers
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8

The Avengers

(2012) Sound Effects Editor
Ratatouille
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8

Ratatouille

(2007) Sound Effects Editor
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
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8

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

(2002) Sound Effects Editor
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
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7

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

(2009) Sound Effects Editor
Ready Player One
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8

Ready Player One

(2018) Sound Designer
The Incredibles
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8

The Incredibles

(2004) Sound Effects Editor
The Great Wall
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6

The Great Wall

(2016) Sound Designer

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2019 Self
Year Character Movie/Tv

Sound

Year Role Movie/Tv
2023 Sound Designer
2022 Sound Designer
2020 Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Supervising Sound Editor
2018 Supervising Sound Editor
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Sound Effects Editor
2016 Sound Designer
2015 Sound Effects Editor
Sound Designer
2014 Sound Effects Editor
2013 Sound Effects Editor
2012 Sound Effects Editor
Sound Effects Editor
2011 Sound Effects Editor
2010 Sound Effects Editor
2009 Sound Effects Editor
2007 Sound Effects Editor
Sound Effects Editor
2006 Sound Effects Editor
2005 Sound Effects Editor
Sound Designer
2004 Sound Effects Editor
2003 Sound Effects Editor
Sound Effects Editor
2002 Sound Effects Editor
Sound Effects Editor
2001 Sound Effects Editor
Sound Editor
2000 Sound Designer
Sound Effects Editor
Sound Designer
Sound Effects Editor
Sound Designer
1999 Sound Effects Editor
1998 Sound Effects Editor
Sound Effects Designer
Sound Effects Editor
1997 Sound Effects Editor
1995 Sound Effects Editor
1992 Apprentice Sound Editor
Year Role Movie/Tv

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