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Keynote Conversation: Fear, Tension and the Psychology of Sound - Cary Grant Theater

Slipping a door creak just a few frames forward, or back, can escalate the terror. Screeching strings, bass drones or a solo note on piano can stretch the tension. The audience will always jump when glass breaks. In this special Keynote Conversation, we’ll discuss how directors, sound designers and composers use sound to keep moviegoers on the edge of their seats.

The Epic Sound of The Odyssey: From Discovery to Final Mix

Come join us on a journey of creative sound acquisition, editorial, and mixing with the sound team of The Odyssey.

Programming presented by Avid  

Speakers:

• Craig Henighan: Supervising Sound Editor
• Garry Rizzo: Re-Recording Mixer
• David Butler: Supervising Dialogue & ADR Editor
• Coll Anderson: Sound Effects Recordist

Simon Franglen on Composing, Technology, and the Final Mix of Avatar: Fire and Ash

Join composer Simon Franglen for a behind-the-scenes look at scoring Avatar: Fire and Ash, from composition and orchestration through immersive mixing and final delivery. Franglen will explore how Pro Tools and Sibelius supported the creative and technical workflow behind the music of James Cameron’s latest Avatar film.

Programming presented by Avid

INDEPTH LIVE! Award-Winning Sound Design Techniques w/ Mark Mangini & Craig Henighan

Join INDEPTH Sound Design creator Mike James Gallagher with Academy Award®-winning sound designer Mark Mangini (Dune: Part One, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner 2049) and Academy Award®-nominated sound designer and re-recording mixer Craig Henighan (The Odyssey, Stranger Things, Deadpool & Wolverine, Roma) for a rare look inside their creative process. Looking at original archive materials and revisiting key moments from their acclaimed work, they’ll reveal the creative intent behind their choices, how those ideas evolved, and ultimately how they served the story.

Programming presented by ASG

Speakers:

• Craig Henighan
• Gary Rizzo
• David Butler
• Simon Franglen
• Mark Mangini

Sound Reel Showcase - Cary Grant Mix Stage

A selection of the best-sounding films of 2026 will be featured at the audience-favorite Sound Reel Showcase.

The Sound Reel Showcase features a selection of 8-minute “reels” from each selected 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.

World-Building for Spider-Man: The Marriage of Sound FX & Foley - William Holden Mix Stage

In 2026, Spider-Man: Brand New Day hit cinemas and broke the box office, while the darker and more shadowy Spider-Noir premiered on Prime Video and recently garnered 11 Emmy nominations, including for Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing. In this special panel discussion, Mix sits down with key members of the two sound teams to find out how each created their own sonic world, one for the big screen and one for the streams, built on a foundation of sound design, sound effects and Foley.

Dear Cloud, It’s Not Working Out: A New Era of Collaboration

Workflows are growing. Timelines are shrinking. Join OWC, audio engineer Jack Goodman, and Strada’s Michael Cioni to explore how local storage, remote collaboration, and direct access to media can help audio teams tackle bigger projects, move faster, and deliver without putting everything in the cloud.

Sound Matters: Protecting the Art and Future of Sound

As new technologies and shifting production models reshape the industry, how do we embrace new tools while preserving the artistry behind great sound? Leading sound artists and industry voices explore the evolving craft, the tools changing how we work, and how we can ensure sound, and the people behind it, remain valued in the future of storytelling.

Programming presented by Pro Sound Effects

The Sound of Horror 

Floorboard creaks, a distant door close, rapid breathing, a gust of wind through a broken window, supernatural moans, a victim’s scream… and don’t forget the eerie music! Horror movies are filled with sound elements and sound mixing techniques that tap into our collective primal fears. In this special end-of-the-day presentation, top sound supervisors and mixers discuss how they put together a soundtrack to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

Entering the Industry: The Next Step

Last year, we introduced a new panel series aimed at students and those looking to break into the sound for film and television industry. This year, we sit down with a group of talented young editors, mixers and sound engineers to discuss how they took the next step in their career, the one that put them in the edit suite or mix chair on a hit project.

Myth, Magic & Sound: Forgotten Island

Join the award-winning team from Skywalker Sound for a behind-the-scenes exploration of the sonic world of Forgotten Island. Discover how the filmmakers drew on Filipino culture, mythology, legend, and musical tradition to create a story that feels both deeply rooted and refreshingly original. The team from Skysound will take you inside the creative process of building the film’s distinctive soundscape—from capturing the spirit and texture of Filipino storytelling to crafting an immersive sonic environment where the real and mythical collide. At the heart of that world are the film’s rarely seen mythological creatures, brought vividly to life through inventive and unexpected sound design and a well-crafted mix. Hear how the team transformed these fantastical beings and their magic from imagination into sound, creating creatures that feel tangible, expressive, and unlike anything audiences have heard before.

Programming presented by Dreamworks Animation

Turning New Relationships into Award-Worthy Collaborations

Building trust with a new creative partner can be just as important as the work itself. The re-recording mixers behind Emmy-nominated DTF St. Louis, John W. Cook II and James Parnell, and Widow’s Bay, Larry Benjamin and Tim Hoogenakker, share how they built relationships with first-time clients, created an environment where ideas could be explored freely, and earned the trust to push for bold creative choices. Through clips and firsthand examples, they’ll discuss the art of pitching an idea, advocating for a creative direction, and nurturing the trust that allows meaningful collaboration and great sound to take shape.

Programming presented by StudioPost, a NBCUniversal Company

Crafting the Sound of Connection: Inside PROJECT HAIL MARY

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.

Programming presented by Amazon MGM Studios

Eclipsa Audio: Cinematic Immersive Sound at Home

Step inside our living-room setup to experience the future of home entertainment. The Eclipsa Audio team will demonstrate our immersive sound technology, streaming breathtaking spatial audio directly from YouTube. Showcased on the latest Samsung TV and soundbar, discover how seamlessly we bring cinematic soundscapes into an everyday listening environment.

Demo room is open all day.

Programming presented by Google

Session 1: Eclipsa Audio in Real-World Film & TV Workflow

Discover how Eclipsa Audio can integrate into established Film & TV post-production while opening new creative and technical workflows.

Re-Recording Mixer Miguel Araujo, CAS/MPSE will use real-world examples to show how new and existing projects can be mixed, adapted, and delivered in Eclipsa Audio using familiar tools and proven practices.

Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how Eclipsa can expand traditional pipelines and unlock new spatial and distribution possibilities across devices.

Session 1: Eclipsa Audio for YouTube Product Flows

Discover how to craft and deliver captivating spatial audio experiences directly for YouTube.

Composer and producer Claus Trelby (Marshmellow Skies) will showcase Avid Pro Tools workflows, demonstrating how to use the Eclipsa Audio plugin to create immersive and spatial music tailored for YouTube uploads. During the session, Claus will play stunning content from Eclipsa Audio Music YouTube channel to illustrate these techniques in action. Attendees will gain practical insights into optimizing spatial mixes and unlocking the full potential of immersive music delivery on YouTube.

Session 2: Eclipsa Audio in Real-World Film & TV Workflow

Discover how Eclipsa Audio can integrate into established Film & TV post-production while opening new creative and technical workflows.

Re-Recording Mixer Miguel Araujo, CAS/MPSE will use real-world examples to show how new and existing projects can be mixed, adapted, and delivered in Eclipsa Audio using familiar tools and proven practices.

Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how Eclipsa can expand traditional pipelines and unlock new spatial and distribution possibilities across devices.

Session 2: Eclipsa Audio for YouTube Product Flows

Discover how to craft and deliver captivating spatial audio experiences directly for YouTube.

Composer and producer Claus Trelby (Marshmellow Skies) will showcase Avid Pro Tools workflows, demonstrating how to use the Eclipsa Audio plugin to create immersive and spatial music tailored for YouTube uploads. During the session, Claus will play stunning content from Eclipsa Audio Music YouTube channel to illustrate these techniques in action. Attendees will gain practical insights into optimizing spatial mixes and unlocking the full potential of immersive music delivery on YouTube.

Session 3: Eclipsa Audio in Real-World Film & TV Workflow

Discover how Eclipsa Audio can integrate into established Film & TV post-production while opening new creative and technical workflows.

Re-Recording Mixer Miguel Araujo, CAS/MPSE will use real-world examples to show how new and existing projects can be mixed, adapted, and delivered in Eclipsa Audio using familiar tools and proven practices.

Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how Eclipsa can expand traditional pipelines and unlock new spatial and distribution possibilities across devices.

Session 3: Eclipsa Audio for YouTube Product Flows

Discover how to craft and deliver captivating spatial audio experiences directly for YouTube.

Composer and producer Claus Trelby (Marshmellow Skies) will showcase Avid Pro Tools workflows, demonstrating how to use the Eclipsa Audio plugin to create immersive and spatial music tailored for YouTube uploads. During the session, Claus will play stunning content from Eclipsa Audio Music YouTube channel to illustrate these techniques in action. Attendees will gain practical insights into optimizing spatial mixes and unlocking the full potential of immersive music delivery on YouTube.

Producing immersive soundscapes with Sound Particles

Join the team from Sound Particles to hear how their sound design solutions are reshaping modern post-production. This session explores features like automated rendering and sound generation to empower editors, mixers, and producers work efficiently without sacrificing creative control in film, broadcast, and game audio.

Presented in ATMOS by Focusrite and ADAM Audio.

Producing immersive soundscapes with Sound Particles

Join the team from Sound Particles to hear how their sound design solutions are reshaping modern post-production. This session explores features like automated rendering and sound generation to empower editors, mixers, and producers work efficiently without sacrificing creative control in film, broadcast, and game audio.

Presented in ATMOS by Focusrite and ADAM Audio.

Post Audio Workflow Presentation by Stacey Hempel

Programming presented by Sony

Panel with creators 

Programming presented by Sony