Awards Focus

‘A Complete Unknown’ Sound Team on Building a Concert Through Sound Design

The Oscar-nominated sound team for "A Complete Unknown" broke down some of the key sequences in the film as well as working with James Mangold. Ted Caplan (Supervising Music Editor), Paul Massey (Re-Recording ... Read More...

(L-R): Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios' DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE.

Sound Designer Craig Henighan on the Challenge of Pacing Comedy in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

Oscar-nominated sound editor Craig Henighan on working with Shawn Levy on 2024's Marvel Hit Film "Deadpool & Wolverine"

Sound Designer Jeremy S. Bloom Captivates with his Sonic-Shaping of Documentary & Scripted Worlds

Sound designer Jeremy S. Bloom has worked steadily across a variety of genres, accumulating a resume of very exciting projects with extremely unique demands. His credits range from James Gray’s Armageddon Time... Read More...

Composer-Songwriter Alex Geringas on Scoring DC’s “Batwheels” & Writing “My Kind of Monster”

Grammy winner Alex Geringas is a multi-hyphenate composer, songwriter, mixer, and producer with multiple Emmy, Annie, and HMMA nominations. In addition to working in film and television, Geringas has penned si... Read More...

Songwriters Doug Rockwell & Tova Litvin Delve Into Career Origins, Inspirations, & Writing For Story

Emmy nominated songwriters Doug Rockwell and Tova Litvin are a Los Angeles based songwriting and production team with a long list of notable credits that include Disney's "High School Musical: The Musical: The... Read More...

A Deep Dive Into Boom Box Post: Diversity and Distinction in Animation Sound Design

Boom Box Post is a high-end animation specific sound studio with a passion for sound design led by co-owners Kate Finan and Jeff Shiffman. Boom Box Post has a litany of credits that include DuckTales, Invader ... Read More...

Rupaul’s Emmy Nominated Sound Mixing Team on Constructing “Wigloose: The Rusical!”

Rupaul Sound Mixing team's features an array of diverse talents, with all four of its members being veterans of multiple “Rusicals” for Rupaul's multiple Emmy winning series, "Drag Race." This year, the team i... Read More...

BAFTA Winners Volker Bertelmann & Markus Stemler On The Score & Sound of “All Quiet On The Western Front”

Awards Focus had the pleasure of speaking with BAFTA winners Volker Bertelmann and Markus Stemler for their wins for Original Score and Sound, respectively. The duo dissected their work and the collaboration with director Edward Berger on the acclaimed film.

2023 Academy Award Nominees Sound Designer Al Nelson and Re-recording Mixer Chris Burdon on Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick, the much-anticipated sequel to the original 1986 Top Gun, has been a box-office smashing success. Lead Sound Designer Al Nelson from Skywalker Sound and re-recording mixer Chris Burdon rose to the challenge by creating high-adrenaline soundscapes that transported audiences directly into the cockpit of the F/A-18 jets.

Music Supervisor Jennifer Smith on Why Women Kill

From Sync to Music Supervision, Jennifer Smith has a rich understanding of the various way music coalesces with film and television. As the founder and music supervisor of her own company, ... Read More...

Oscar Nominated Makeup Artist Heike Merker and Actor Albrecht Schuch on "All Quiet On The Western Front"

Finding the Pulse: Antonio Sánchez on Evolving from ‘Birdman’ to ‘The Studio’

Production Designer Julie Berghoff Shapes a Contender with ‘The Studio’

Natasha Rothwell on Returning to ‘The White Lotus’ and Coming Into Her Power

Emmy Nominee Chris Mundy: Ozark’s "All In" and What to Expect in Season 4

Emmy Winner Julia Garner: Ruth is the Underdog

Emmy Nominated Ozark Editor Cindy Mollo on Season 3 & Inspired Choices

Alexa L. Fogel: Casting Future Emmy Winners & The Art of an Audition

Marvel Animation's "X-Men 97" to Stream on Disney+ Beginning March 20th

Film Review: ‘Fight or Flight’

Film Independent Spirit Awards Moving in 2026

25th Annual Golden Trailer Awards Nominees Announced

Film Review: ‘On Swift Horses’

Quinta Brunson To Dedicate Mural and Receive Philadelphia’s Key to the City

‘The Studio’: Apple TV+ Renews Hit Comedy Series for Season 2

Film Review: Clerks III

Film Review: ‘Fight or Flight’

Film Review: ‘On Swift Horses’

Film Review: ‘Thunderbolts’ Lacks Lightning Despite A Flawless Florence Pugh

Film Review: ‘The Accountant 2’

Film Review: ‘Sinners’ Delivers with Genre-Elevating Masterpiece

‘Holland’ Movie Review

UBU Project Founder David Simmons and Brother JK Simmons to Hold Concert for Suicide-Prevention Nonprofit at Desert Stages Theater January 28

“Live for Liberty” Charity Concert Lights Up the Youtube Theater in Los Angeles

Raven-Symone and Unique Woman’s Coalition Honored at Better Brothers LA 9th Annual Truth Awards

Brothers David and JK Simmons Seek to Eliminate Youth Suicide, Addiction, and Bullying Through the Arts

JK Simmons and Brother David Simmons to Host Benefit Concert for The UBU Project