INDEPTH LIVE! featuring Oscar®-winner Mark Mangini

Join INDEPTH Sound Design creator Mike James Gallagher and Academy Award®-winning sound designer Mark Mangini (Dune, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner 2049) as they explore memorable soundscapes from a selection of Mark's most iconic films. They'll watch clips, discuss the techniques behind his groundbreaking sound work, and share insights into the art of cinematic sound design. 

Presented by Pro Sound Effects

Theatrical Edit and Mix, Near-Field Delivery and Playback

Presented by Mix 

Navigating the landscape of the modern post-production business: Checking in with Rawr Productions

Since Alicia and Jeff sat on this stage two years ago with us to talk about their business, Rawr Productions, they’ve grown and evolved along with the industry. Now, one Webby, one Peabody, and one Emmy award later, we sit back down with them. We’ll hear how they found additional revenue streams while working in their documentary niche. Come with your questions and enjoy the conversation with this multi-award-winning team.

Presented by Focusrite and Guitar Center Professional

LOUDNESS Dynamics and Control
George Massenburg and Will Files

Please join George and Will as they discuss what Dynamic Range Control really is and how story presentation can be enhanced. The emotional expression within dialogue and music as it relates to dynamics is a valuable aspect of sound design and mixing.

Presented by Advanced Systems Group

From ‘Twister’ to ‘Twisters’: A Generation of Sound Art & Technology

When Twister premiered in May 1996, digital tools had become common in film and television production, but by no means everyday. Mag dubbers still filled machine rooms, though DAWs and hard drives had been moving in alongside. Neve introduced the DFC that year, and DVDs made their commercial debut. Netflix.com, which would deliver those DVDs by mail, was still two years from launch. By the time Twisters premiered in July 2024, re-energizing the thrill of going to a theater to see a summer blockbuster on the big screen, well…a lot had changed. In this special inaugural presentation of The Big Picture, moderator Tom Kenny sits down with two-time Oscar-winning supervising sound editor Stephen Flick and Dolby Atmos remix engineer Doug Mountain from Twister, and four-time (15 nominations) Oscar-winning re-recording mixer Christopher Boyes and Oscar-winning supervising sound editor/sound designer Al Nelson from Twisters, to talk about those generational advancements, while keeping in mind that though technologies may change, the art of sound storytelling remains the same.

Presented by Mix 

Welcoming Remarks

Finding the Beat, Establishing the Tone

Sound Storytelling Through the Creative Use of Effects, Foley and Backgrounds

In this special Keynote Conversation, two of the film industry’s most talented sound creators—four-time Oscar-nominated sound designer/supervising sound editor/re-recording mixer Ai-Ling Lee (La La Land and First Man) and five-time Emmy Award-winning re-recording mixer Onnalee Blank (Game of Thrones)—discuss how they begin to establish the pace and character of any individual film or series through the creative blend of sound effects, Foley and backgrounds, and why they make the choices they do.

Presented by Mix 

Recording and Mixing Hollywood Film Scores

Hear about recording and mixing Hollywood’s biggest scores from Alan Meyerson and Warren Brown. Discussing gear, recording techniques, immersive mixing, and creative relationships. Audio playback from Inside Out 2, Spiderman: No Way Home , Dune 2, and Star Wars: Jedi Survivor.

Presented by Avid & Sweetwater

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Released in March 2024, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire quickly became the highest-grossing Godzilla film ever made. Join this session to hear the sound team’s techniques creating the edge of your seat action scenes and more.

Presented by Avid & Sweetwater

Deadpool & Wolverine

Coming back for a third time, these two Marvel favorites bring humor to gripping fight scenes in Deadpool & Wolverine. Released for the 2024 summer blockbuster season, it is now the highest-grossing R-rated film ever. Join this session to hear a panel discussion from some of the film’s sound design team.

Presented by Avid & Sweetwater

Alien: Romulus

A exploration into the detailed soundscape of Alien:Romulus - an immersive dive into the latest chapter of the cherished Alien franchise with Will Files and Mark Paterson.

Presented by Avid & Sweetwater

Sound Reel Showcase

Ten of the best-sounding films of 2024, along with one Emmy-winning series, will be featured at the audience-favorite Sound Reel Showcase. 

The Sound Reel Showcase features a selection of 8-minute “reels” from each film or series, played back in Dolby Atmos, in the world-class Cary Grant Theater re-recording stage. For most of the films, a member of the sound team will provide an introduction.

REELS INCLUDE: • DUNE PART 2 • SATURDAY NIGHT • JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX • KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES • PIECE BY PIECE • TWISTERS • MASTERS OF THE AIR • THE WILD ROBOT • VENOM: THE LAST DANCE • CONCLAVE

Presented by CityGate Studios

Fallout - Propelling the Video Game into Streaming

Join the Emmy-nominated NBCUniversal StudioPost Sound team of Sue Cahill, Daniel Colman, Keith Rogers, and Steve Bucino as they discuss creating a dynamic soundscape inspired by the popular video game for the successful Amazon Prime series, "Fallout". Their innovative collaboration engaged audiences with creative and transformative sound, making this show a new fan favorite!

Presented by NBCUniversal StudioPost

The John Woo Sound

One of the most influential figures in the action-film genre is legendary director, John Woo. Woo’s iconic stylized imagery and action sequences are elevated by his unique signature sound. Join panelists Mark Stoeckinger, Academy Award Nominee, Supervising Sound Editor Academy Award-Winning Re-Recording Mixer Andy Nelson, Academy Award Nominee for Sound Mixing, Anna Behlmer, and panelist/moderator MPSE Vice President and Supervising Sound Editor / Re-Recording Mixer Eric Marks in a panel that discusses Woo’s sound and how it has evolved and influenced many projects across film, television and video games. Some of the discussion highlights will include Mission Impossible 2 and Woo’s latest project The Killer which is exclusively available on Peacock.  Brought to you by FOX Mixing Stages, home to many of Woo’s projects including The Killer which are mixed on the John Ford Mixing Stage and MI2 on the Howard Hawks Stage. Conference attendees that join this session will have an opportunity to win an autographed international poster of The Killer at the end of the panel.

Presented by FOX Post Production Services

The Organic-Mechanical Sound of "The Wild Robot"

Sound for animation can become a sound editor or mixer’s playground, an open book for the imagination, yet the human ear often wants to hear something familiar. In this special panel presentation, Re-Recording Mixer Gary A. Rizzo and Supervising Sound Editor/Re-Recording Mixer Leff Lefferts discuss how they fuse sounds from the natural and mechanical to help tell the story of an artificially intelligent robot who lands on an uninhabited island in DreamWorks Animation's The Wild Robot.

Presented by DreamWorks Animation

Kingdom of The Planet Of The Apes

One of the most iconic franchises in film history is Planet of the Apes.  Join multiple Academy Award Winning Re-Recording mixer Andy Nelson, Academy Award Nominee and MPSE Award Winning Sound Editor and Supervising Sound Editor/Re-Recording Mixer Ai-Ling Lee, and MPSE Award Winning Sound Editor, Tobi Poppe in a panel discussion on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes moderated by Eric Marks, MPSE Vice President and Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer. The panel will explore how the sound team developed a distinct signature sound for Kingdom of The Planet of the Apes that bridges the original and reboot film series in the $965MM franchise. Kingdom of The Planet of the Apes was mixed at FOX Post Production Services on the Howard Hawks Mixing Stage for 20th Century Studios as part of the 2024 Summer Film Season. Conference attendees that join this session will have an opportunity to win an autographed poster of Kingdom of the Planet of The Apes at the end of the panel.

Presented by FOX Post Production Services

Sony 360 Virtual Mixing Environment Personal Measurements

Presented by Sony Corporation of America

You're invited to get your personalized measurement for Sony's 360 Virtual Mixing Environment (360VME)! 

Sign up for your slot here

Now, with 360VME and Sony MDR-MV1 headphones, you can edit, design, and pre-mix your sound anywhere!

Register for your preferred demo time slot (you can only sign-up for one time-slot). Please provide your full name, mobile number, and email address. 

Come join us and learn about 360VME!

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Sound professional user’s voice: 360VME user interview

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Programming presented by Meyer Sound

Spotlight Fall Guy and Godzilla x Kong w/ Special Guest Jon Taylor

Presented by Meyer Sound

Programing presented by Meyer Sound

Spotlight Dune: Part Two w/ Special Guests Doug Hemphill & Andrew Bock

Presented by Meyer Sound

Programming presented by Meyer Sound

Programming presented by Meyer Sound