Culver City, CA (September 25, 2026)—The 13th annual Mix Presents Sound for Film & Television event is taking place TOMORROW, Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the world-class post-production facilities of Host Partner Sony Pictures Studios. The event kicks off with a special Keynote Conversation between award-winning composer Tyler Bates and two-time Oscar-winning supervising sound editor Karen Baker Landers, followed by a full day of expert panels, technology demos and sound profiles of some of the year’s biggest films!
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THE MIX PANEL SERIES
Keynote Conversation: Fear Tension and the Psychology of Sound
Panelists: Tyler Bates; Karen Baker-Landers
Entering the Industry: Taking the Next Step
Panelists: Vicki Lamar; Christian Buenaventura, David Semon; Sang Jun Kim
World-Building With Sound: FX, Foley and Music for Spider-Noir and Beef
Panelists: Andy Sisul; Ryan Collins; Penny Harold; Chris Gomez; Andy Lange
The Sound of Horror
Panelists: Duncan McRae; Brad Zoern; Marti Humphrey; Jay Jennings
AVID/ASG — Cary Grant Theater
The Epic Sound of The Odyssey: From Discovery to Final Mix
Panelists: David Butler; Craig Henighan; Gary Rizzo
Composing, Technology, and the Final Mix of Avatar: Fire and Ash
Panelists: Simon Franglen; Christopher Mallamaci
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Panelists: Onnalee Blank; Greg P. Russell; Jack Whitaker
INDEPTH LIVE! Award-Winning Sound Design Techniques
Panelists: Mark Mangini; Craig Henighan
STUDIO SPONSORS: FILM & TV — Kim Novak Theater
Myth, Magic & Sound: Forgotten Island
(Presented by Dreamworks Animation)
Panelists: Randy Thom; Leff Lefferts; Brian Chumney; Gary Rizzo
Turning New Relationships into Award-Worthy Collaborations
(Presented by Studio Post, an NBCUniversal company)
Panelists: Larry Benjamin; John W. Cook II; Tim Hoogenakker; James Parnell
Crafting the Sound of Connection: Inside Project Hail Mary
(Presented by Amazon MGM Studios)
Panelists: Erik Aadahl; Michael Semanick; Ethan Van der Ryn
GOOGLE/SAMSUNG — ADR 1
Eclipsa Audio: Cinematic Immersive Sound at Home
Eclipsa Audio in Real-World Film & TV Workflow
Eclipsa Audio for YouTube Product Flows
SONY — Anthony Quinn Theater
Post Audio Workflow Presentation by Stacey Hempel
Creator Panel
VME Test and Measurement
FOCUSRITE — Stage 17
Producing immersive soundscapes with Sound Particles
Nothing Is Locked, Nothing Is Lost: Sound Separation in Modern Post
Panelists: Suzanne Kirkland; Stephen Oliver
OWC — William Holden Theater
Dear Cloud, It’s Not Working Out: A New Era of Collaboration
Panelists: Jon Hoeg; Jack Goodman; Michael Cioni
PRO SOUND EFFECTS — William Holden Theater
Sound Matters: Protecting the Art and Future of Sound
Panelists: Mark Mangini; Karol Urban; Jeremy Siegel
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Mix Presents Sound for Film & Television has always been a celebration of the brilliant minds and groundbreaking technologies shaping the future of sound for picture. Join us for an unforgettable day at the iconic Sony Pictures Studio Lot where industry giants and emerging talents converge to redefine the art of audio post-production.
Immerse yourself in a day-long exhibition and conference, delving into the latest advancements and techniques driving the ever-evolving landscape of sound for film and television. From production to playback, discover the innovations revolutionizing workflows and embracing remote collaboration in response to the changing demands of the industry.
Gain invaluable insights from industry pioneers as they share their expertise and forecast the future of audio post-production! You’ll be hearing a lot about the event in the weeks and months to come as we get geared up; as a cornerstone event of the post-production community in California, it’s always massively well-attended by pros of all levels, so get your tickets locked in early.
For more information on programming and registration, please visit Mix Presents Sound for Film & Television!
