Paul Paragon AMPS in conversation with Sound Recordist Ellie Williams AMPS - Recognised for her work on Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough - winner of the 2025 AMPS award for sound in a factual film.Recorded by Martyn Harries AMPS and Richard Thomas AMPSEdited and Mixed by Kate Davis AMPS with thanks to Azimuth Post Production…

Payam Hosseinian AMPS in conversation with Drama Sound Nominee Brian Armstrong Supervising Sound Editor on Shogun. This episode was recorded at the 2025 AMPS Awards at the University of Greenwich.Recorded by Richard Thomas AMPSEdited and mixed by Kate Davis AMPS with thanks to Azimuth post Production…

In this episode Martyn Harries AMPS talks with Professor Andrew Knight-Hill and Dr. Emma Margetson about their book “Art of Sound” - exploring creativity in sound with conversations between Film Sound practitioners and Electroacoustic Music composers. They talk about their work at the University of Greenwich and the interesting projects some of whi…

Nina Hartstone AMPS talks with Ron Bartlett, Re-Recording Mixer and Gareth John AMPS, Production Sound Mixer about their work on AMPS Film Sound Award winner Dune Part 2.Hear about the recording of shifting sand sounds and how it is not all about loud bangs and action but tight, quiet, delicate detail to pull the audience into the real desert envir…

Director Jacques Audiard and re-recording mixer Cyril Holtz take us behind the scenes of Emilia Perez, sharing how their creative collaboration shaped the film’s groundbreaking soundtrack. They discuss finding inspiration in an unlikely character, integrating real-world sounds into musical sequences, and balancing raw emotion with stylized soundsca…

Louise Burton AMPS in conversation with Production Sound Mixer Emmanuelle Villard and Sound Editors Valerie Deloof and Victor Fleurant about their work on Coralie Fargeat's film "The Substance" The innovative use of a stethoscope, Creative Foley and Coralie's approach to sound and her diverse team.Translator: Abla Candalaft…

In this episode, the AMPS Podcast delves into the 12th annual AMPS Film Awards for Excellence in Sound in a Feature Film. Hosted by Martyn Harries, the episode features an engaging panel discussion with AMPS Council members George Foulgham, Louise Burton, Kate Davis, Rob Walker, and Andrew Wilson. Together, they explore what makes a soundtrack stan…

Nina Hartstone AMPS talks with the Post Production Sound team from 'The Brutalist' - Re-recording Mixer Steve Single, and Sound Designer Andy Neil.Thanks to Kate Davis AMPS and Azimuth https://azimuth.tv/ for recording and mixing this episode.This episode is sponsored by URSA straps https://ursastraps.com/…

In this episode multi Oscar winning British Re-recording mixer Andy Nelson talks with Andrew Wilson about his career, his amazing body of work, in particular his work on Wicked. He reveals “the one that got away” and how he and Stephen react on their first day of a mix.This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/…

In this episode we hear what our AMPS colleague Simon Hayes wants in his Christmas cracker! He tells us about what inspired him to seek out a career in sound and about his love of recording live performances especially in his latest film - Wicked.This episode is sponsored by URSA straps https://ursastraps.com/…

Martyn Harries talks with BAFTA and Oscar nominee (No Time to Die - 2021) James Harrison about his work on Steve McQueen's film Blitz (2024)This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/By Association of Motion Picture Sound

Martyn Harries AMPS talks with Gemma Nicholson about her interesting journey from Sound Editor to Post-Production Supervisor and why she started Post Super https://post-super.com/ as a hub for training and knowledge in High end TV and Film Post Production. We hear her views on training and up-skilling and about the state of the industryThis episode…

We Join AMPS Chair Andrew Wilson for a Q&A with Walter Murch and Director Howard Berry after a private AMPS viewing of their film Her Name Was MoviolaThis episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/By Association of Motion Picture Sound

"So there's no sound in space - What are you going to do?" - Alfonso Cuarón, GRAVITY As it turned out Chris Munro did a hell of a lot!Martyn Harries talks with AMPS Fellow Chris Munro about his amazing career and the technical challenges he faced in films ranging from United 93 to The Muppet Christmas Carol.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0613101/ This…

"I took a day to record a chainsaw in the middle of the Kent countryside" ..... In this episode Martyn Harries (@martynthemixer) talks all things gore with the Supervising Sound Editor Ryan Hatton (@ryanhattonn) and the Re-Recording mixer Rob Ackerman (@ackerman.rob) behind Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps…

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards, Sound Designer / Supervising Sound Editor Richard King talk to Ian Haydn Smith about the role of sound on OPPENHEIMER. The podcast discusses working with director Christopher Nolan and creating the sound for the Trinity explosion.…

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards, Production Sound Mixer Chris Munro and Supervising Sound Editor James Mather talk to Luke Reed AMPS about their work on the sound for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: DEAD RECKONING. The podcast discusses working with star and producer Tom Cruise and the challenges of producing soun…

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards Production Sound Mixer Nina Rice AMPS and Sound Designer and Supervising Sound Editor Dan Kenyon talk to Martyn Harries AMPS about their work on the sound for BARBIE. The podcast discusses working with Director Greta Gerwig, collaborating with teams across production, an…

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards Production Sound Mixer Tarn Willers AMPS and Re-recording mixer, Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor Johnnie Burn AMPS talk to Ian Haydn Smith about their work on the sound for THE ZONE OF INTEREST. The podcast discusses working with director Jonathan Glazer, the re…

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards, supervising Sound Editor Nina Hartstone AMPS and Re-recording Mixer Adam Scrivener talk to Martyn Harries AMPS about their work on the sound for SALTBURN. The podcast discusses working with director Emerald Fennell, how to work with comic timings, and using sound design…

Martyn Harries talks with James Parnell, Supervising Sound Editor and Re-recording Mixer about his work bringing Twisted Metal, an exciting, action packed, award winning playstation game adaptation to our screens, his career in both London and LA and much, much more. Our very own Rob Walker gets a mention and James has advice for those starting out…

For this Episode AMPS Council member Martyn Harries talks to Peter Albrechtsen about his Sound Design for Evil Dead Rise - the latest instalment in the Evil Dead film series (in Cinemas now)By Association of Motion Picture Sound

Kate Davis and Andrew Wilson are joined by the sound team for All Quiet on the Western Front - winner of the 10th AMPS Award for Film Sound. They share all kinds of insights on their collaborative and creative process for the films' soundtrack.By Association of Motion Picture Sound

We are joined by Paul Isaacs and Gary Trenda - wireless technology experts at Sound Devices - who tell us all about the latest developments in the Sound Devices wireless range. Prod. Sound Mixer John Rodda is also with us to provide his professional insight as a Sound Devices user with decades of experience in the field.www.sounddevices.comhttps://…

An AMPS Award special, featuring the Dune sound team.After receiving their AMPS Award trophies ahead of the BAFTAs, they sat down with us to share some thoughts on their creative process on the filmBy Association of Motion Picture Sound

It's International Womens Day, and we are joined by Prod. Sound Mixer Nina Rice, who tells us all about capturing the sound for the BBC drama series 'This is going to hurt'By Association of Motion Picture Sound

Production Sound Mixer Erwan Kerzanet joins the podcast to tell us all about his work capturing the unique live performances in Annette - a dynamic musical from visionary director Leos Carax, with music by SparksBy Association of Motion Picture Sound

For this episode, we are joined by Tim Harrison, Adele Fletcher and Michele Woods who tell us all about their creative processes on the soundtrack for the feature-film 'Censor'.We also demonstrate the 'Windkiller SE', a great new windshield solution for handheld recorders created by Bubblebee Industrieshttps://www.bubblebeeindustries.com/collection…

This episode features an interview with Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer, Ben Baird, of Aquarium Studios. We ask Ben about his career and focus on his work on the feature film 'LIMBO'.uni.pictures/LimboBen talks in detail about his creative, technical and thought processes as a Sound Designer and discusses his collaboration with the Director o…

For this episode we chat to Cara Sheppard, Managing Director of Twickenham Film Studios, and learn all about the past, present and future plans of TFS (who have long supported AMPS as a 'Sustaining Member').As a widely-experienced and successful individual, Cara also gives us her insights into the changing nature of UK film and TV production and he…

We speak to Sound Designer Jeremy S Bloom and Foley Artist Joanna Fang about their work on the podcast drama series 'Hot White Heist'Presented and produced by Owen Peters and Owen ShirleyBy Association of Motion Picture Sound

In this episode we talk to Ulrika Akander, Stephen Fitzmaurice and David DiPietro, the post-production team on Bridgerton. Following our chat with Bridgerton's production sound team in Episode 12, Ulrika, Stephen and David reflect on their experiences of working with the location sound and building overall mix of the hit Netflix series.The AMPS Pod…

In this episode, we host a remote roundtable discussion between dialogue editors Michele Woods, Iain Anderson, Marc Specter and Vince Tennant. The panel discuss the techniques, workflows and technologies of dialogue editing for film and TV.The AMPS Podcast is presented by Owen Peters and Owen Shirley.…

Having won the 7th AMPS Award for Factual Film Sound, Eric Milano joins us to talk about designing the soundtrack of the historic documentary 'Apollo 11'By Association of Motion Picture Sound

In this episode, AMPS members Tim Surrey and Johnny White tell us all about their work capturing the Production Sound for 'Bridgerton' - the phenomenally successful Drama series from Netflix.By Association of Motion Picture Sound

For this episode we bring you the second half of AMPS Council Member Andrew Wilson talking to John Aldred about his career in sound and beyond (Part 2 of 2).The conversation took place on one afternoon in Johns' garden, in the Summer of 2020. In this final half John talks about experiencing new technologies in the later parts of his career and work…

For this episode (part 1 of 2) we bring you an interview that took place in the Summer, where Andrew Wilson met John Aldred to hear all about his remarkable career in sound.We were sad to hear the news of Johns' passing recently, but we are glad to be able to present this conversation as a celebration of his life.Please listen to the end, where we …

For this episode of the podcast, we were lucky enough to be joined by Sound Designer Paul Davies and Director Rose Glass, who talk about their collaboration on the Sound of Rose's celebrated debut feature film 'Saint Maud'.We would like to thank Studio Canal, for all of their support in helping us to make this episode happen.SPOILER WARNING: The co…

For this episode we join Sound Designer and Supervising Sound Editor Anna Bertmark, on a sunny beach in Brighton, to talk about some of her work in feature film. We also chat about Anna's collaborations in sound, her experience of different roles in Sound Post and the benefits of taking on 'short film' projects, as well as the Women Who Are Sound g…

For this episode we are joined by Production Sound Mixer Paul Paragon and 1st AS Loveday Harding, who tell us about their process of capturing performance to serve the story of 'Military Wives'Military Wives is a film based on the true story of a group of women, who decide to form a choir while their husbands are serving in Afghanistan. We follow t…

In the sixth episode of the AMPS Podcast, we feature an in depth interview with Leslie Gaston-Bird AMPS MPSE. We ask Leslie to talk about her career to date, working in radio, film and academia. Leslie also talks about her book 'Women in Audio':https://www.amazon.com/Women-Audio-Engineering-Society-Presents/dp/1138315990The AMPS Podcast is presente…

In the fifth episode of the AMPS Podcast, we feature the Ambient Isolation project and its founder, Al Sirkett. With recordings from the project and additional interviews with other contributors; Anna Bertmark, Jeremy S Bloom, Jillis Molenaar, Bente van der Spek, Zita Leeemans, Will Cohen and Jack Lowe.www.ambientisolation.comThe AMPS Podcast is pr…

AMPS takes a tour of different approaches to recording actors remotely and safely with social distancing in place.Featured Contributors:Luciano Del Zoppo from Todd-AOBen Nemes from SpacecrateMark Appleby from Goldcrest (London)Freelance sound editors and Dialogue supervisors:Michele WoodsMark SpecterTim HandsJamie RodenSteve LittleAlso includes an …

The third episode features discussions about the recording of 1917 with; Production Sound Mixers Stuart Wilson AMPS and Tim White, 1st AS's Thomas Fennell and Hugh Sherlock, Supervising Dialogue Editor Rachel Tate, and Supervising Sound Editor Oliver Tarney.The AMPS Podcast is presented by Owen Peters and Owen Shirley…

In the second episode of the AMPS Podcast, AMPS member Enos Desjardins talks to Sound Designer Peter Albrechsten about his work on the Oscar-nominated Documentary film 'The Cave'This is the Part 2 of the interview.The AMPS Podcast is presented by Owen Peters and Owen ShirleyBy Association of Motion Picture Sound

In the first episode of the AMPS Podcast, AMPS member Enos Desjardins talks to Sound Designer Peter Albrechsten about his work on the Oscar-nominated Documentary film 'The Cave'This is the Part 1 of the interview, with Part 2 to follow shortly.The AMPS Podcast is presented by Owen Shirley and Owen Peters…