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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This week Stephen is joined on the podcast by Paul Massey (Re-recording Mixer) and Eric Norris (Supervising Sound Editor) on Scott Cooper's film, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.

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Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer, Roland Heap, joins Stephen on the podcast this week to talk about the sound of The Strangers: Chapter 2.

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In episode 28 of The Creative Leaders Podcast we speak with Brian Goodheart and Kelly Oostman - the sound team behind Ben Leonberg's indie horror film "Good Boy"

In episode 27 of The Creative Leaders Podcast we are joined by Filipe Messeder, Re-Recording Mixer & Sound Designer and Luciano Vignola, Supervising Sound Editor & Re-Recording Mixer on Zach Cregger's hit horror film 'Weapons'.

Our latest guest on 'The Creative Leaders Podcast' brought to you by Bigmouth Audio - is Michael Babcock, who joins us to discuss his work as Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer on Netflix & Sony's mega hit feature; K-Pop Demon Hunters.