Past Tense Studio is a music and audio post studio dedicated to immersive storytelling through sound.

We believe sound is subtext — a hidden layer of meaning beneath the image. It doesn’t just support the picture; it reveals what visuals can’t, pulling audiences deeper into the story.

Born from a love of being transported by sound and music, we approach audio post as a chance to revisit what’s been captured and uncover its fullest expression.

Led by composer and sound designer Michael Le, a Golden Reel Award nominee, Past Tense blends creative instinct with technical precision in every frame.

For us, every project is an opportunity to rediscover the story — to reveal tension, intention, and nuance already alive in the work. We obsess over texture, use silence like an instrument, and seek moments of wonder that hold attention without demanding it.

Our focus is sound design that feels intentional, and storytelling that is heard as deeply as it is seen.