Nia Hansen
Nia Hansen joined Skywalker Sound in 2009 as an intern under Randy Thom, contributing to six films during her year-long program. Gary Rydstrom later recruited her upon his return to Skywalker for Steven Spielberg’s War Horse, where she drew upon seven years of horse training experience to enhance the film’s sound design. Her collaboration with Rydstrom on two additional projects deepened her understanding of sound as a powerful storytelling tool. Over the years, Nia has worked on a range of Disney and Pixar animations and major visual effects-driven science fiction and fantasy blockbusters. She has edited and designed sound for eight Marvel films, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, and Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. She thrives on the creative challenge of designing technology, magic, and creatures, bringing fantastical worlds to life with meticulous attention to detail, texture, and symbolism. Originally from Santa Barbara, California, Nia has lived in Yosemite, Mount Shasta, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, where she developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors. She now resides in Marin County, California.
Filmography (38)
Project Hail Mary
The Punisher: One Last Kill
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Moana 2
Barbie
Wish
Werewolf by Night
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Encanto
Black Widow
Raya and the Last Dragon
Onward
Captain Marvel
Avengers: Endgame
Ad Astra
Avengers: Infinity War
First Man
Thor: Ragnarok
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Captain America: Civil War
Doctor Strange
Ant-Man
Jurassic World
Inside Out
The Good Dinosaur
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Big Hero 6
Lucy
Thor: The Dark World
47 Ronin
The Lone Ranger
John Carter
Brave
Ice Age: Continental Drift
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Mars Needs Moms
War Horse
