A guide on beginning a career in the realm of sound design for film and television is revealed by a professional in the industry.
The 12th annual Mix Presents Sound for Film & TV event is set to take place on September 27, 2025, at Sony Pictures Post Production Services in Culver City, California. This day-long exhibition and conference will feature the latest advancements and techniques in sound for film and television.
One of the highlights of the event is the addition of a new panel, "Breaking In: Launching a Career in Film & TV Sound." This panel is designed for students and emerging professionals in the industry, offering valuable insights into the world of film and television sound.
Karen Dunn, founder and president of KMD Productions, and Chris Diebold, Supervising Sound Editor, Re-Recording Mixer, and Sound Designer, are involved in the organization of the event. Dunn is also the host of the One & Dunn podcast.
Diebold, who is the founder of Sweet Spot Sound, has over 14 years of experience in the movie industry and has worked on films such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Transformers, Godzilla vs Kong. His work emphasizes recording real-world sounds for each project to create a unique immersive soundscape.
Kimberly Jimenez, Senior Vice President, Post Production Services at Sony Pictures Entertainment, oversees the work in creating movie and television soundtracks at Sony Pictures. Jimenez has been involved in sound production for films such as The Woman King, Lyle, Lyle Crocodile, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Uncharted, Bullet Train, and Where the Crawdads Sing. She has also worked on numerous television series such as The Afterparty, The Good Doctor, and The Blacklist.
Prior to her role at Sony Pictures, Jimenez served as Senior Director of Feature Post Sound at NBCUniversal StudioPost. Kirsten Smith, who currently holds this position, is also set to attend the event. Smith's responsibilities at NBCUniversal include managing feature mix stages, broadcast trailer spots, projection and screening rooms, and sound operations. Smith has worked on numerous feature film scores, including The Lion King, LA Confidential, Rudy, A Beautiful Mind, and Titanic.
Unfortunately, at the time of writing, there are no search results providing the names of the guest speakers for the panel event "Breaking In: Launching a Career in Film & TV Sound" at Mix Presents Sound for Film & TV 2025 on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Culver City, CA. However, with the calibre of professionals involved in the event, it promises to be an enlightening and inspiring day for those looking to break into the film and television sound industry.
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