Culver City, CA (September 10, 2026)—One of the biggest hits of the year, Project Hail Mary, leaned heavily on sound to convey plot, character, emotion and more. Now you can hear from the audio team behind it in-person at this year’s Mix Presents Sound for Film & TV event, taking place Saturday, September 26, 2026!
It’s all just part of the growing lineup for this year’s Mix Presents Sound for Film & Television event, which will once again take place at Sony Pictures Post Production Services in Culver City, California, celebrating the best in post-production sound.
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Crafting the Sound of Connection: Inside Project Hail Mary
Presented by Amazon MGM Studios
What does first contact sound like? Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the sonic world of Project Hail Mary. The team will explore the challenges of creating the sound of alien intelligence, capturing the isolation and machinery of deep space, and crafting an auditory landscape that communicates character and emotion without a shared language. Discover how sound design, effects, Foley and mixing make an interplanetary relationship feel grounded and human.
Panelists Include
Erik Aadahl: Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer
Michael Semanick, Re-Recording Mixer, Skywalker Sound
Ethan Van der Ryn, Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer, E² Sound
Dallas Taylor, Sound Designer, Defacto Sound
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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!
