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Foley (pronounced FOE-lee) is a term used in filmmaking and television production to describe the reproduction of sounds during post-production that are otherwise difficult or impossible to record during the initial shooting. These sounds are typically added to enhance the realism and atmosphere of the scene. The practice is named after Jack Foley, a sound effects artist who pioneered many of these techniques at Universal Studios in the 1920s and 1930s.

Foley artists recreate everyday sounds in sync with the picture. This includes actions such as footsteps, the rustling of clothes, the clinking of glasses, or the creak of a door. The goal is to make these sounds believable and consistent with the on-screen action, even though the original sounds captured during filming might be unusable due to ambient noise or technical limitations. Foley stages are specialized studios equipped with a variety of props and surfaces where artists can perform these actions. The sounds are then mixed with the dialogue, music, and other sound elements to create the final soundtrack. Foley is a crucial element of sound design, contributing significantly to the immersive experience of a film or television program.