Nora Abbas was Credited with Working on Six Oscar Winners for the Film Anora, and Michael Martini is Also Credited for His Work on Anora; Jacob Johnston, Nolan Bacardi, and Evyn DeBoer Were Each Credited with Working on Two Oscar Winners Apiece for the Film Dune: Part Two
Gilbert, Ariz., April 30, 2025 – The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS; www.cras.edu), a leading institution for audio engineering education, is proud to announce that five of its graduates have earned credits for 13 Oscar winners during the 97th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which took place on March 2, 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.
Nora Abbas was credited with working on six Oscar winners for the film Anora, and Michael Martini was also recognized for his work on Anora. Jacob Johnston, Nolan Bacardi, and Evyn DeBoer were each credited with working on two Oscar winners apiece for the film Dune: Part Two.
“This is outstanding…we couldn’t be more proud of Nora, Nolan, Jacob, Evyn, and Michael,” said Kirt Hamm, CRAS administrator. “From the Oscars, the GRAMMY’s, the Primetime and Daytime Emmy’s, and more, our graduates are proving every season how their hard work and determination in their chosen fields are gaining much deserved worldwide recognition. This teaches our current students that dedication to their craft pays off, and that motivates them even more.”
Added 2018 CRAS graduate Jacob Johnston, “Just like it takes an incredible team to bring a film like Dune: Part Two to life, it also takes a great team to help you get to that level…and for me, that was CRAS. The mentorship, hands-on experience, and support I received there were invaluable in shaping my path. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the foundation CRAS gave me, and I’ll always be grateful for the role they played in my journey.”
The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences is composed of two nearby campuses in Gilbert and Tempe, Ariz. A CRAS education includes broadcast audio, live sound, film and TV audio, music, and video game audio, all taught by award-winning instructors who have all excelled in their individual fields, including sound reinforcement, audio recording and production, digital recording, troubleshooting/maintenance, and music business.
CRAS structured programs and highly qualified teaching staff provide a professional and supportive atmosphere, which is complemented by its small class sizes allowing for individual instruction and assistance for students in engineering audio recordings. CRAS has been providing quality vocational training in audio recording for more than three decades. The curriculum and equipment are constantly being updated to keep pace with the rapid advancements in the music and sound recording industries. CRAS’ course offerings and subject matter have always centered around the skills and knowledge necessary for students’ success in the audio recording industries.
The 11-month program is designed to allow every student access to learn and train in all of the Conservatory’s studios which are comprised with state-of-the-art audio recording and mixing gear, the same equipment used in today’s finest studios and remote broadcast facilities, including Pro Tools 12, API Legacy consoles, SSL AWS consoles, Studer Vista consoles, and much more. All students must complete a 280-hour industry internship to graduate from the Master Recording Program II that may ultimately lead to industry employment.
For more information on the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, please visit www.cras.edu, contact Kirt Hamm, administrator, at 1-800-562-6383, or email to [email protected].
About The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences
Based in the heart of The Valley of the Sun with two campuses in Gilbert and Tempe, Ariz., The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS) is one of the country’s premier institutions for audio education. The Conservatory has developed a unique and highly effective way to help the future audio professional launch their careers in the recording industry and other related professional audio categories.
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