SoundStart

In this episode, Stephen Scott speaks with supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer Steve Fanagan about his work on Hokum.
They discuss:
How Steve first became involved with the film
Collaborating with director Damian McCarthy
Building the sound of the old rural hotel
Using subtle ambience, wind and creaks to create tension
Why silence and restraint are so important in horror
Recording bespoke sounds for environments, objects and supernatural moments
Designing the “gates of hell” sequence
The relationship between sound design and mixing
Why cinema audiences are so important to horror
Advice for emerging sound designers and mixers
A detailed, craft-led conversation about atmosphere, performance, fear and the invisible work that makes a film feel alive.

In this episode of SoundStart, Stephen sits down with members of the sound team behind Ready or Not 2: re-recording mixers Andrew Tay and Scott Hitchon, and supervising dialogue editor Mark Dejczak.
The conversation explores how the team approached the sound of a fast, chaotic horror-comedy where there are almost no simple “talking heads” scenes. They discuss rescuing production dialogue, cutting around overlapping breaths and reactions, preserving production effects, blending Foley with real set sounds, and building ADR that feels seamless.
They also dive into the film’s bigger sound moments, including the opening sequence, the ballroom fight, the industrial washing machine kill, the use of loop group, gore effects, Dolby Atmos mixing, and the pros and cons of working in large Pro Tools super sessions vs reels.
A generous, technical and very practical conversation for anyone interested in dialogue editing, sound design, Foley, re-recording mixing and the realities of modern feature film sound post.
Key topics covered:
Dialogue editing in fast, chaotic action scenes
Why production effects matter
Blending Foley with production sound
ADR for performance, breaths and reactions
Loop group for crowds and world-building
Cutting and mixing gore sounds
Dolby Atmos for movement, chaos and perspective
Mixing reel-by-reel versus super sessions
Working with directors and picture editors on the dub stage
Why monitoring format matters when giving notes

In this engaging conversation, Skip Lievsay and Paul Urmson, supervising sound editors and mixers, share their experiences working on the film 'Marty Supreme.' They discuss how their involvement began after their work on 'Uncut Gems,' highlighting the challenges and excitement of mixing sound for a film that demands a unique auditory experience. The duo explains their collaborative approach to sound editing, where one focuses on dialogue and the other on sound effects, ensuring a balanced and immersive soundscape. They emphasise the importance of adapting to the film's energy and the directors' vision, particularly in scenes that require a chaotic yet coherent sound design.

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In this episode of The Creative Leaders we are joined by Michael Babcock to talk about his work as the Supervising Sound Editor on Nuremberg.

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This conversation explores the evolving landscape of film production, particularly in the UK, highlighting the challenges faced by traditional media in engaging audiences who now prefer platforms like TikTok. Our guest, Hutch, emphasises the potential for indie filmmakers to thrive by adopting innovative marketing strategies that align with current audience behaviors.
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