The 62nd Cinema Audio Society (CAS) Awards for sound mixing celebrated outstanding achievements in both motion pictures and television, held recently at the Beverly Hilton. The prestigious event recognized the specialized craft of sound mixers, highlighting their crucial contributions to various productions across the industry.

Among the top honors for motion pictures, the sound mixing team behind “F1” clinched the award in the live action feature category, while “KPop Demon Hunters” was celebrated for its sound mixing in the animated feature category. On the television front, sound teams for popular series such as “The Pitt,” “The Studio,” and “Adolescence” were also among the CAS Award winners, showcasing excellence in episodic storytelling.

The ceremony also honored key figures in the entertainment industry. Acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro was presented with the filmmaker honoree award, acknowledging his significant impact on cinema. Additionally, re-recording mixer Skip Lievsay received the career achievement honor. Lievsay's illustrious career spans over four decades, marked by his extensive work on critically acclaimed films including “Gravity,” “No Country for Old Men,” “True Grit,” “Inside Llewyn Davis,” and “Roma.” He has collaborated with renowned directors such as the Coen brothers, Alfonso Cuarón, Martin Scorsese, and Spike Lee, leaving an indelible mark on the sound landscape of modern cinema.

Actor Chris Hardwick served as the host for the evening, guiding the celebration of talent and innovation in sound mixing. The awards underscored the vital role of sound in enhancing storytelling and immersive viewer experiences. The complete list of winners and their respective sound teams further illustrates the breadth of talent recognized:

MOTION PICTURES – LIVE ACTION
“F1: The Movie”
Production Sound Mixer – Gareth John
Re-Recording Mixer – Gary A. Rizzo CAS
Re-Recording Mixer – Juan Peralta
Scoring Mixer – Alan Meyerson CAS
ADR Mixer – Alan Freedman CAS
Foley Mixer – Dennis Leonard

MOTION PICTURES – ANIMATED
“KPop Demon Hunters”
Original Dialogue Mixer – Howard London CAS
Re-Recording Mixer – Michael Babcock CAS
Re-Recording Mixer – Tony Lamberti
Scoring Mixer – Erich Talaba
Foley Mixer – Giorgi Lekishvili

MOTION PICTURES – DOCUMENTARY
“Becoming Led Zeppelin”
Production Sound Mixer – Nigel Albermaniche
Re-Recording Mixer – Nick Bergh

NON-THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES OR LIMITED SERIES
“Adolescence”- S01 E01
Production Sound Mixer – Kiff McManus
Production Sound Mixer – Rob Entwistle
Re-Recording Mixer – Jules Woods CAS
Re-Recording Mixer – James Drake
ADR Mixer – Mike Tehrani
ADR Mixer – Simon Diggins
Foley Mixer – Adam Mendez

TELEVISION SERIES – ONE HOUR
“The Pitt” – S01 E13 7:00 PM
Production Sound Mixer – Von Varga
Re-Recording Mixer – Todd M. Grace CAS
Re-Recording Mixer – Edward C. Carr III CAS
ADR Mixer – Tami Treadwell
Foley Mixer – Alex Jongbloed CAS

TELEVISION SERIES – HALF HOUR
“The Studio” – S01 E08 Golden Globes
Production Sound Mixer – Buck Robinson CAS
Re-Recording Mixer – Lindsey Alvarez CAS
Re-Recording Mixer – Fred Howard CAS
Scoring Mixer – Adrià Serrano
ADR Mixer – Brian Magrum CAS
Foley Mixer – Ron Mellegers

TELEVISION NON-FICTION, VARIETY or MUSIC – SERIES or SPECIALS
“Billy Joel: And So It Goes” – S1 E01 Part One
Production Sound Mixer – Mark Mandler CAS
Production Sound Mixer – David Mitlyng
Production Sound Mixer – Michael Stewart
Re-Recording Mixer – Bob Chefalas CAS
Score & Music Mixer – Bradshaw Leigh
Music Mixer – Brian Ruggles
Music Mixer – Jay Vicari

The Cinema Audio Society also acknowledged emerging talent, with Mingxi Xu from the National Film and Television School being recognized as a Student Recognition Award Finalist, highlighting the society's commitment to fostering future generations of sound mixing professionals.