08/10/2026
Most 48 hour film competitions feel like ten rounds with Tyson Fury. This one wrapped on time, with no overtime — here's what a professional production sound mixer learned about planning, free work, and knowing when to say yes.
Most 48 hour film competitions feel like ten rounds with Tyson Fury. This one wrapped on time, with no overtime — here's what a professional production sound mixer learned about planning, free work, and knowing when to say yes.
From firing a WWI machine gun to skiing Aspen on the clock — a production sound mixer shares the unexpected privileges that make the freelance hustle worth every uncertain paycheck.
You have to be at least a little mad to pay $150 to run 26.2 miles on aching legs before someone throws a foil blanket over you. Here's why I've done it twice — and how I fit the training around a demanding career on set.
Working in film often means long days, tough schedules, and less-than-ideal habits—here’s how I try to stay healthy and balanced through it all.
From accidental beginnings to a professional career, this post explores how a production sound mixer built a path in the film industry through freelancing, on-set experience, and persistence.
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