Culver City, CA (October 2, 2026)—The 13th annual Mix Sound for Film & Television event returned to the post-production facilities of Host Partner Sony Pictures Studios on Saturday, September 26, and packed the house! More than 500 audio professionals came out to take in a full day of expert post-production sound panels, technology demos and sound profiles featuring some of the year’s biggest films.
Technology sponsors filled the post-production stages and sound design suites, and film studios sponsored panels on some of the year’s top sound-for-film jobs as they vie for the upcoming Awards Season. Plus, some more of the sights at Sony as attendees took in a full day of programming and meet-and-greets with their peers.
FORGOTTEN ISLAND — Dreamworks Animation
Dreamworks Animation brought in the sound team for this Fall’s smash animated hit, for a panel titled “Myth, Magic and Sound: Forgotten Island.” The panel featured, from left: moderator Timothy Muirhead, and the Skywalker Sound post audio crew of Brian Chumney, Leff Lefferts and Gary A. Rizzo. Photo by Dajuana Jones/smug mug.
The audience in the world-renowned Kim Novak Theater. Photo by Dajuana Jones/smug mug.
WIDOW’S BAY and DTF ST. LOUIS — Studio Post, a NBCUniversal Company
The re-recording mixers from two of the top streaming shows of 2026 joined forces to discuss “Turning New Relationships Into Award-Worthy Collaborations.” From left: moderator Timothy Muirhead, Tonebenders; Larry Benjamin; Tim Hoogenakker; James Parnell and John W. Cook II. Photo by Dajuana Jones/smug mug.
PROJECT HAIL MARY – Amazon/MGM Studios
The sound team from the surprise smash hit Project Hail Mary discussed loneliness, space and creature vocals in a panel featuring, from left: moderator Dallas Taylor, DeFacto Sound; re-recording mixer Michael Semanick; sound designer Ethan Van der Ryn, E2 Sound; and sound designer Erik Aadahl, E2 Sound. Photo by Dajuana Jones/smug mug.
THE PEOPLE
Marielle Abaunza, president of CAPA (California Post Alliance), received long ovations as she updated the audience on the recent passage of the California post-production tax incentive bill, as well as recent efforts in Washington, D.C., on a federal tax credit for entertainment production. Photo by Dajuana Jones/smug mug.
Focusrite’s John Merchant received hearty applause when he reminded the audience that art will always be created by humans, not machines. Photo by Dajuana Jones/smug mug.
Between sessions, attendees visited the tabletop area to check out new technologies. Photo by Dajuana Jones/smug mug.
Calley Park served as the networking nexus for attendees during breakfast, lunch and cocktails. Photo by Dajuana Jones/smug mug.
The Future events team greeted attendees to start the day. Photo by Dajuana Jones/smug mug.
Attendees, many of whom work all day long in dark rooms, got a chance to mingle before the event began. Photo by Dajuana Jones/smug mug.
Come join us on the last Saturday of September 2027 for the 14th annual Mix Presents Sound for Film & Television!
