Introduction
Joshua Bookhalter was a talented sound artist who worked on the film Skinamarink as an assistant director, location sound, and automated dialogue replacement (ADR). The film was directed by Kyle Edward Ball and is a found footage horror movie that follows two siblings who confront the disappearance of their parents . The film begins with a dedication to the memory of Joshua Bookhalter, who passed away shortly after the principal photography of Skinamarink was completed .
Who Was Joshua Bookhalter?
Joshua Bookhalter graduated from MacEwan University, Edmonton, with a diploma in music studies, majoring in recording and production . He then went on to work in several shorts. He served as the sound editor of the 2016 short titled Retrospective,for which he also composed music . Bookhalter composed music and worked on the audio of Through Struggle to the Stars, a World War II-based short directed by Emily Noel Ritchie . He also did the mixing of Goodnight St. Idiot’s self-titled album .
How Did Joshua Bookhalter Die?
Joshua Bookhalter’s friends and family haven’t publicized the cause of his death . However, according to director Kyle Edward Ball, he passed away shortly after completing the filming of Skinamarink while he was working on the audio of the film . His death affected his friends and family severely, especially director Kyle Edward Ball .
Conclusion
The death of Joshua Bookhalter is a tragic loss for his family, friends, and colleagues. He was a talented sound artist who contributed significantly to several projects. His work on Skinamarink will always be remembered as his last contribution to the film industry.
