Sound designer Mark Mangini on creating epic sound art for films including 'Dune' and 'Mad Max Fury Road'

In this episode we welcome Mark Mangini, sound designer of films such as Blade Runner 2049, The Fifth Element, and Gremlins in conversation with film producer Matt Drake

Mark Mangini has made it his life’s work to create the unimagined worlds and fabricated sonic realities of the most epic films you can imagine. Known for films including Blade Runner 2049, Star Trek I, IV and V, The Fifth Element, and Gremlins, Mark is a six-time Oscar nominated sound designer, winning twice for Dune and Mad Max Fury Road.

We go behind-the-scenes as Mark shares the secrets behind creating the most memorable sound art of these monumental films.

This conversation was recorded during the 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival.

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