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'''Jeff K. Brunello''' is an American sound designer and sound effects editor with over two decades of experience in film and television production.<ref group="external" name="linkedin_profile">{{cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-k-brunello-28864536/#:~:text=I'm%20an%20experienced%20sound,start%20in%20feature%20films.|title=Jeff K. Brunello - Sound Designer / Sound FX Editor|publisher=LinkedIn|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref> He served as sound effects editor on the ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TRS)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' [[Miniseries]], contributing to the production's Emmy-nominated sound design.<ref group="production" name="bsg_emmy_nomination">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116135/awards/#:~:text=2004%20Nominee%20Primetime%20Emmy,Michael%20Lyle|title=Jeff K. Brunello - Awards|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref>

== Career ==

Brunello began his professional career in feature films before transitioning to television work.<ref group="external" name="linkedin_profile" /> His early feature work included the cult science fiction film ''[[w:Donnie Darko|Donnie Darko]]'' (2001), directed by Richard Kelly.<ref group="external" name="imdb_known_for">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116135/#:~:text=Jeff%20K.%20Brunello%20is%20known,Battlestar%20Galactica%20(2003).|title=Jeff K. Brunello|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref>

=== ''Battlestar Galactica'' ===

In 2003, Brunello worked as sound effects editor on the ''Battlestar Galactica'' [[Miniseries]], part of a sound team that received multiple honors for the production.<ref group="external" name="imdb_known_for" /> The miniseries sound department received a 2004 Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special, shared with [[Jack Levy]], [[Daniel Colman]], [[Frank Nolan]], [[Vince Balunas]], [[Chris Boyett]], [[Jordan Corngold]], [[Doug Madick]], and [[Michael Lyle]].<ref group="production" name="bsg_emmy_nomination" /> The same team won a 2004 OFTA Television Award for Best Sound in a Motion Picture or Miniseries.<ref group="production" name="ofta_award">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116135/awards/#:~:text=2004%20Winner%20OFTA%20Television%20Award,Michael%20Lyle|title=Jeff K. Brunello - Awards|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref>

=== Television Work ===

Brunello's most extensive television credit is the Syfy series ''[[w:Eureka (U.S. TV series)|Eureka]]'', where he served as sound designer, sound effects editor, and supervising sound editor across 72 episodes from 2006 to 2012.<ref group="external" name="eureka_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0796264/fullcredits/#:~:text=Jeff%20K.%20Brunello%20%C2%B7%20sound%20designer,episodes%20%E2%80%A2%202006%E2%80%932012|title=Eureka (TV Series 2006–2012) - Full cast & crew|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref> His work on the PBS ''[[w:American Experience|American Experience]]'' documentary "Two Days in October" earned a 2006 Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Sound Editing for Nonfiction Programming.<ref group="production" name="emmy_2006">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116135/awards/#:~:text=2006%20Nominee%20Primetime%20Emmy,episode%20%22Two%20Days%20in%20October%20(%2318.1)%22.|title=Jeff K. Brunello - Awards|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref> The documentary received a 2005 Peabody Award and the 2006 Primetime Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Non-Fiction Filmmaking.<ref group="production" name="ae_awards">{{cite web|url=https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/awards/#:~:text=%E2%80%A2Exceptional%20Merit%20in%20Non%2DFiction%20Filmmaking%20Two%20Days%20In%20October%20(2005%2D2006)|title=Awards|publisher=PBS American Experience|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref>

Recent television credits include sound designer and sound effects editor on ''[[w:A Man on the Inside|A Man on the Inside]]'' (2024), sound designer on ''[[w:Hysteria! (TV series)|Hysteria!]]'' (2024), and sound effects editor and sound designer on the HBO limited series ''[[w:White House Plumbers|White House Plumbers]]'' (2023).<ref group="external" name="imdb_recent_work">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116135/#:~:text=A%20Man%20on%20the%20Inside,2024|title=Jeff K. Brunello|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref> He has also sound supervised several television series, directing actors in ADR and working with mixers and producers in final mix sessions.<ref group="external" name="linkedin_profile" />

=== Awards and Recognition ===

Brunello has received two Primetime Emmy nominations and 14 total award nominations throughout his career.<ref group="production" name="imdb_awards_total">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116135/#:~:text=Nominated%20for%202%20Primetime%20Emmys,14%20nominations%20total|title=Jeff K. Brunello|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref> His Golden Reel Award nominations from the Motion Picture Sound Editors include recognition in 2014,<ref group="production" name="golden_reel_2014">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116135/awards/#:~:text=2014%20Nominee%20Golden%20Reel%20Award,in%20Television|title=Jeff K. Brunello - Awards|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref> 2013,<ref group="production" name="golden_reel_2013">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116135/awards/#:~:text=2013%20Nominee%20Golden%20Reel%20Award,Matthew%20Manselle|title=Jeff K. Brunello - Awards|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref> 2012,<ref group="production" name="golden_reel_2012">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116135/awards/#:~:text=2012%20Nominee%20Golden%20Reel%20Award,in%20Television|title=Jeff K. Brunello - Awards|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref> 2011,<ref group="production" name="golden_reel_2011">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116135/awards/#:~:text=2011%20Nominee%20Golden%20Reel%20Award,Monique%20Reymond|title=Jeff K. Brunello - Awards|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref> and 2010<ref group="production" name="golden_reel_2010">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116135/awards/#:~:text=2010%20Nominee%20Golden%20Reel%20Award,in%20Television|title=Jeff K. Brunello - Awards|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=19 November 2025}}</ref> for various sound editing categories in television and direct-to-video productions.

== Filmography ==

=== Re-imagined Series ===

* ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TRS)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' [[Miniseries]] (2003) - Sound Effects Editor

=== Other Productions ===

==== Television ====

* ''[[w:A Man on the Inside|A Man on the Inside]]'' (2024-2025) - Sound Designer, Sound Effects Editor
* ''[[w:Hysteria! (TV series)|Hysteria!]]'' (2024) - Sound Designer
* ''[[w:Stick (TV series)|Stick]]'' (2025) - Sound Effects Editor, Sound Designer
* ''[[w:White House Plumbers|White House Plumbers]]'' (2023) - Sound Effects Editor, Sound Designer
* ''[[w:Keyshia Cole: This Is My Story|Keyshia Cole This Is My Story]]'' (2023) - Sound Effects Editor
* ''[[w:Eureka (U.S. TV series)|Eureka]]'' (2006-2012) - Sound Designer, Sound Effects Editor, Supervising Sound Editor
* ''[[w:American Experience|American Experience]]'': "Two Days in October" (2005) - Sound Department

==== Feature Films ====

* ''What We Hide'' (2025) - Sound Effects Editor
* ''Long Gone Heroes'' (2024) - Sound Effects Editor
* ''Albany Road'' (2024) - Sound Effects Editor
* ''A Hip Hop Story'' (2024) - Sound Effects Editor
* ''Birthright Outlaw'' (2023) - Sound Effects Editor
* ''See You on Venus'' (2023) - Sound Effects Editor
* ''Americana'' (2023) - Sound Effects Editor
* ''[[w:Donnie Darko|Donnie Darko]]'' (2001) - Sound Department

== References ==

=== External Sources ===
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=== Production History ===
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== External Links ==

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