On Sunday March 2, stars across the film industry gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the 97th Academy Awards. Production Sound Mixer Paul Sandweiss was once again the Audio Director for this year's prestigious event, working alongside a team of highly respected and experienced directors, engineers and mixers. In this craft interview, Paul discusses how the industry has changed since his first Academy Awards show in 1978, his approach to mixing audio for global audiences, his love for the industry and more.
Craft Interview: Paul Sandweiss, Production Sound Mixer/Audio Director
13/03/2025
On Sunday March 2, stars across the film industry gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the 97th Academy Awards. Production Sound Mixer Paul Sandweiss was once again the Audio Director for this year's prestigious event, working alongside a team of highly respected and experienced directors, engineers and mixers. In this craft interview, Paul discusses how the industry has changed since his first Academy Awards show in 1978, his approach to mixing audio for global audiences, his love for the industry and more.
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