John Bauman, C.A.S.
Juan Cisneros, C.A.S.
Chris Duesterdiek, C.A.S.
Joe Foglia, C.A.S.
Charles R. Hunt, C.A.S.
Michael B. Koff, C.A.S.
Richard Lightstone, CAS
James Mase, C.A.S.
Jay Meagher, C.A.S.
Brett Murray, C.A.S.
Whit Norris, C.A.S.
Anthony Ortiz, C.A.S.
Sean Rush, C.A.S.
Adam J. Sanchez, C.A.S.
Serena Simpson, C.A.S.
Tom Williams, C.A.S.
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John Bauman, C.A.S.
Televison Monster: The Menendez Brothers, Lessons in Chemistry, American Crime Story: Impeachment, Hollywood, Ratched, Veronica Mars, American Horror Story: Apocalypse, The OA, American Crime Story: Assassination of Gianni Versace, Feud: Bette & Joan, Scorpion, American Crime Story: People vs. O.J. Simpson, Jean-Claude Van Johnson (2016 Pilot), The Enforcers (2016 Pilot), Gang Related, Masters of Sex, Vegas
Features The Boys in The Band, The Babysitter, 21 & Over
IATSE Local #695 John Bauman, a 3rd Generation Sound Mixer, grew up on set. He parlayed his early exposure into a remarkably diverse background, supplementing his early Sound Career by reading/writing scripts, Picture/Sound Editing, and Assistant Directing. Twenty years later, with over 30,000 hours of Production Sound Experience, he's heard it all. John's comprehensive knowledge and penchant for storytelling give him a filmmaker's approach, enabling him to create the best possible Sound experience for Producers, Directors, and the audience. Bauman and his crew can be trusted to bring knowledge, discretion, skill, and talent -- all with a sprinkling of youthful enthusiasm.
Juan Cisneros, C.A.S.
Televison Truth Be Told, Pam & Tommy, Station 19, Mayans MC, Code Black, Rebel (2016 Pilot), For The People, Pure Genius (2016 Pilot), Battle Creek, Save Me, The Wedding Band, House, M.D., American Dreams
Features The Bike Squad, The Medicine Show, Sins of Our Youth
IATSE Local #695
Born in Lima, Peru, Juan Cisneros moved to Los Angeles in 1989 and has over 19 years of experience in Production Sound Mixing -- including seven years (and two Emmys) on the hit series, House, M.D. Juan provides each Production a complete, state-of-the-art, fully digital Multi-Track Production Sound Package along with a dedicated, professional crew whose goal is to provide great Sound while remaining a pleasure to work with on every Production. Cisneros and his crew are proud of their ability to give Post Production, Producers, and Directors stunningly clean audio tracks. Cisneros is fluent in English and Spanish.
Chris Duesterdiek, C.A.S.
Televison The Last of Us
Features Never Let Go, The Mother, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Swan Song, The Unforgiveable, Christmas Chronicles 2, Bad Times at The El Royal, Welcome to Marwen, The Mountain Between Us, Tully, War for the Planet of the Apes, The Revenant, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, The Interview, Big Eyes
IATSE #891 One of the top Production Sound Mixers in Canada, Chris Duesterdiek has been recognized with 16 major awards and nominations. He was honored with both a BAFTA and Cinema Audio Society Award as well as an Academy Award nomination for his work on the highly acclaimed feature The Revenant. In addition to Alejandro G. Inarritu, he has worked with an array of celebrated directors including Robert Zemeckis, Tim Burton, Chris Columbus, Robert Redford, Jason Reitman and Joon-Ho Bong. Chris has had sound running through his veins from an early age and at seventeen started his professional journey by working in radio. In his mid-twenties he moved to Vancouver and transitioned to film. In a career spanning over thirty five years, Chris has never shied away from complicated projects, whether the challenges were environmental or technical. His creative talents, proven team leadership and unique positive communication style have garnered the respect and appreciation of co-workers both above and below the line. In 2016 Chris was invited to be a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Since then he has continued to add to the impressive roster of filmmakers and talent he has worked with. Based out of Vancouver, Chris is always happy to travel and has shot on locations around the world.
Joe Foglia, C.A.S.
Televison A Classic Spy, Open Book (Pilot), Bad Monkey, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, American Gigolo (Pilot), Rutherford Falls, The Right Stuff, Amazing Stories, Chambers, Timeless, Alex, Inc., Doubt, Good Girls Revolt, Confirmation, Blood & Oil, Nashville, Rectify, Justified, Castle, Scrubs
Features American Animals, The Change Up, Marley & Me, Bring It On 4, Jeepers Creepers
IATSE Local #695 & #479
Joe Foglia has been a leading force in Production Sound for over thirty years. Joe designed and built top-of-the-line mobile multi-track recording facilities including a 40 foot recording track build-out used by Crosby, Stills and Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Charlie Daniels, and more. As the Sound Mixer on Miami Vice, Joe received his first Emmy nomination. He later won his first Emmy for the single camera comedy series, Scrubs. As a visionary, Joe added a state-of-the-art mobile studio for location ADR services with an astounding list of equipment his company, Southeast Audio Services, offers for rent. It is an accoustically engineered dual-booth unit custom built by Vocalbooth.com. Joe can work Atlanta and Los Angeles local.
Charles R. Hunt, C.A.S.
Televison Harlem, City on Fire, And Just Like That..., Russian Doll, Scenes From A Marriage, Lincoln Rhyme: Bone Collector, Luke Cage, The Punisher, Power, Law & Order: SVU, Chappelle's Show
Features The King of Staten Island, The Stand In, Lost Girls, The Big Sick, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Kids, American Gangster (2nd Unit Mixer)
IATSE Local #52 & #695 Charles Hunt began his Sound career in New York City and has traveled the world working on Award Winning Series, Documentaries, and Features. He prides himself on being collaborative and solutions-focused, approaching every challenge as an opportunity to innovate and deliver quality tracks. A member of the Cinema Audio Society, and Locals 52 and 695, Charles has been nominated for an Emmy Award and worked alongside top Directors including Spike Lee, Judd Apatow, and Mike Nichols. Charles is equally comfortable and adept at recording massive special effects scenes like in The Punisher, intimate dialogue in Scenes From A Marriage, and live music performances from John Legend, Common, and Outkast. Charles has built a strong reputation as a calm and assured presence on set and has developed a strong crew he brings to each production. He is an active mentor of emerging professionals, inspiring and supporting other people of color. When not behind the sound cart, Charles is a runner who completed the NYC Marathon, a (bad) golfer and enjoys traveling and tennis. A member of the Television Academy, Charles is New York based.
Michael B. Koff, C.A.S.
Features Atlantis, Megalopolis, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Arthur The King, Dear Evan Hansen, Venom 2, Hobbs & Shaw (Hawaii Unit), Doctor Sleep, Jungle Cruise, Venom, Rampage, Den of Thieves, Patriots Day, True Memoirs of an International Assassin, Masterminds, Elvis & Nixon, Hush
Televison Ironheart, Lovecraft Country, Finding Carter, Scream: The TV Series, Star Crossed
IATSE Local #695 & #479
Growing up in the bay area, it wasn't unusual for Michael Koff to poke around film sets from a young age trying to get a glimpse of a set. It wasn't until studying abroad in his junior year of college that he got his first taste, with MTV Europe, running cable for their sound guy on a live weekly show. When returning stateside, Koff hit the ground running and moved to Los Angeles to chase the dream. Almost twenty years later, Koffy (as he is most commonly known) has amassed an impressive resume and continues to seek out challenging projects that push the creative boundaries of sound. Koffy has been fortunate to travel to over fifty countries as Sound Mixer and thrives on difficult location recording. Koff has garnered the reputation for being meticulous and creative with his work, and he somehow always keeps it fun along the way. Koffy and his crew are Atlanta based and always happy to travel.
Richard Lightstone, C.A.S.
Televison Criminal Minds (Reboot), Kingdom Business, Swagger, Dear White People, Kirby Buckets, Men of a Certain Age, Lincoln Heights, Dirty Sexy Money, Night Stalker, Lost, Boomtown
Features Fatale, Some Kind of Beautiful, CBGB, Home of the Brave, Life as a House, Scary Movie, Set It Off, The Net, Outbreak, Made in America, Mermaids, Cocktail
IATSE Local #695 & 479 Richard Lightstone began his career mixing in Montreal, Canada. After receiving four Genie Nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema for Why Shoot The Teacher, The Third Walker, Meatballs and Draw, Richard relocated to Los Angeles in 1983. Richard enjoys going back and forth between Features and Television and keeping up with the latest advances in sound technology. Richard served as President of the Cinema Audio Society (2003 -2006) after nineteen years on the board of directors. Richard is a board member of IATSE Local 695 and co-editor of the 695 Quarterly magazine. Mr. Lightstone has dual citizenship; USA and Canada. As a member of both Locals 695 and 479, Richard is able to work Los Angeles and Atlanta local.
James Mase, C.A.S.
Televison Will Trent, 61st St., The Walking Dead, Dispatches from Elsewhere, The Passage, Lodge 49, Survior's Remorse, Daytime Divas, Powers, Notorious (Pilot), Being Mary Jane, CSI: Miami, American Ninja Warriors (as 2nd Unit Mixer), Sleepy Hollow, American Horror Story, Nashville
Features Blue Mountain State, Grey Lady, The Suburbans, Monument Avenue
IATSE Local #695 & 479 James Mase has worked in Sound his entire adult life in Production, Post Production, and Music. No surprise he has a deep understanding of the process and of the technical and engineering side. Starting out in Music in Boston, James helped engineer the first New Edition album. He then moved to New York and worked in Music Engineering for artists like Run-DMC, Chaka Kahn, and others. Another move back to Boston introduced James to Video Production and Post work including Commercial work and his first experience with Sound for Picture. Three years were spent on projects taking him to Europe, Russia, and South America. After settling in Los Angeles, where most of the resume work was done, James and family recently relocated to Wilmington NC, where James works as local as well as Los Angeles.
Jay Meagher, C.A.S.
Televison Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist, Lady in the Lake, Dopesick, Genius: Aretha Franklin, Good Lord Bird, Empire, Star Crossed, Olive Kitteridge, Kingmakers, John Adams, Blind Justice
Features Family Plan, Beanie Bubble, Strays, Just Mercy, War with Grandpa, Superfly, Thank You For Your Service, Triple 9, Dirty Grandpa, Lee Daniels' The Butler, Jack Reacher, The Paperboy, Runaway Jury, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, 12 Monkeys
IATSE Local #695 & 479 Jay Meagher began his Sound Mixing career early when he owned a touring concert sound company in Virginia and a movie project in the area called his office asking if they knew anyone that does production sound. Having answered the phone, Jay said yes, of course. He hadn't done location sound but as a quick learner, he immediately learned everthing he could, got an interview and landed the job! The show went smoothly and thirty years later Jay still loves production sound and works with many Academy Award winning Actors, acclaimed Directors and Producers. Jay loves the collaborative process of filmmaking and the challenge of getting great sound in difficult conditions. He is a self admitted perfectionist and enjoys hearing his work on the finished project and being satisfied with the end result. As a member of both Locals 695 and 479, Jay is able to work Los Angeles and Atlanta local.
Brett Murray, C.A.S.
Features The Woman in the Yard, Lilly, Secret Headquarters, Reminiscence, My Best Friend's Exorcism, Map of Tiny Perfect Things, Mona Lisa and The Blood Moon, Jay & Silent Bob Reboot, Mary Peel, Into the Ashes, Geralds' Game
Television Candy, The Chosen, The Peripheral
IATSE Local #479 Brett Murray's twenty plus years of experience quickly overcomes sound challenges and delivers outstanding tracks. Respected for his Production Sound capabilities by Producers and Directors alike, he works closely with Directors to understand and convey their creative style and vision and capture actor performances. Brett started his interest in Sound as a musician. In ninth grade at his Alabama school he headed the sound department as the youngest student ever to hold that role. He began mixing for student films, live music and theatrical productions. During his junior year in high school Brett left to work on his first feature film "Under Siege" where he met veteran Sound Mixer Scott Smith and cemented his enthusiasm for feature film Production Sound. Soon after graduating, Brett learned Sound Utility under Mixer Whit Norris in Atlanta. Moving to Los Angeles in 1996, Brett furthered his education and pursued musical interests. In 2003, he returned to the south and resides in Atlanta, GA. Brett works with acclaimed Directors including Lisa Joy, Kevin Smith, Mike Flanagan, James Mangold and Jordan Peele to name a few. Brett's work on "The True Don Quixote" earned Best Sound Award recognition from the New Orleans Film Festival in 2018.
Whit Norris, C.A.S.
Televison Falcon & Winter Soldier, The Glades (Pilot), Drop Dead Diva, In Plain Sight (Pilot)
Features Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Red One, Blue Beetle, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, Black Adam, Hillbilly Elegy, Bad Boys For Life, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Instant Family, Game Night, Fate of the Furious, Passengers, Ant Man, Furious 7, Anchorman 2, The Hangover Part 3, Fast 5
IATSE Local #695 & 479 In Whit Norris' over thirty years as Production Sound Mixer, he has worked on over eighty Features and Television shows as well as Commercials. His work includes multiple Features in the huge international Fast And The Furious franchise as well as large budget Marvel projects. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Whit started working in broadcasting at WJSR and WVOK while attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Soon after, Airmobile Productions recruited Whit to work on Commercials and Industrials. After two years, Whit moved to New York to manage a large film restoration project for Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus before Sound Mixing consumed him. Now residing in Atlanta since 1987, Whit has experienced the Sound industry shift from recording on analog tape to now recording on digital recorders. Whit is always current with the latest sound technology. Whit is available to work anywhere and enjoy stage and location shooting.
Anthony Ortiz, C.A.S.
Televison No Good Deed, Blindspotting, Vida, Camping, Morning Show
Features Nightbitch, Chupa, The Harder They Fall, Yes Day, Hubie Halloween, The Wrong Missy, I Am That Man, Second Act, The Week Of
IATSE Local #695 & 52 & 480 Anthony Ortiz grew up in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. While attending the University of Sagrado Corazon in San Juan, he interned as a production assistant on a feature film and found himself gravitating toward the Sound Department. When handed the boom, Anthony took it with grace, eventually working on incoming productions from the mainland including Jacobs Ladder, O & A, and Captain Ron. Relocating to New York, Anthony worked as Utility or Boom for such acclaimed Directors as Woody Allen, Brian DePalma, Sidney Lumet, and Penny Marshall. Later relocating again to Los Angles, he continued to work on large Features including Seabiscuit, The Maze Runner, The Village, American Made and also international work on Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Eat Pray Love, and the Mummy. These films took him to Europe, Southeast Asia, Mexico, South America, and Africa. Anthony is a member of Cinema Audio Society, the Television Academy, and three IA Unions including West Coast, East Coast, and New Mexico. While not on set, Anthony enjoys cooking and playing golf. Based in Los Angeles with his wife, who is a Production Publicist, Anthony is also happy to travel for work.
Sean Rush, C.A.S.
Televison NCIS: Hawaii, Magnum P.I., Hawaii Five-O, Animal Kingdom, Masters of Sex, American Horror Story, Weeds, The Middle, Lost, The Unit, JAG
Features Just Peck, The Parent Trap, The Perfect Age of Rock 'N' Roll
IATSE Local #695
Utilizing top of the line equipment and well-seasoned instincts to foresee and quickly resolve challenges, Sean Rush is a versatile Mixer who delivers exceptional Sound quality. His genuine and personable approach with Cast and Crew makes him a favorite to work with season after season. As a Second Generation Mixer with multiple Emmy and C.A.S. nominations, Rush has the experience, work ethic, and energy to bring you unparalled Sound wither in a Studio or on the busiest Location. Based in Los Angeles, Sean has also worked many years in Hawaii.
Adam J. Sanchez, C.A.S.
Televison The Night Agent, Eric (NY Unit), City On A Hill, Dexter: New Blood, The Flight Attendant, High Fidelity, Godfather of Harlem, Ray Donovan, Deception, The Americans, The Affair, Orange Is The New Black, Mozart In The Jungle
Features Wolfs (NY Unit), Beauty, Summer, Summer Nights, (Additional Mixer) Madame Web, The Dead Don't Die, Glass (As Boom Operator) Birdman, A Most Violent Year
IATSE Local 52
Adam Sanchez has been mixing Sound in some capacity since 1997 when he got his hands on reel to reel recording equipment in college. Following stints as a projectionist, a bouncer, a live Sound Mixer and Studio Engineer, it wasn't until he stepped foot on a film set for the first time that he found his niche. Proud to have worked his way up through the business from the bottom up, he's had wonderful opportunities to work alongside hands on directors such as Woody Allen, Alejandro Innaritu, J.C. Chandor, David Frankel and Tom McCarthy. Over the last twenty years, Adam has proven himself both highly capable skilled technician and sensitive to the creative processes at hand. Adam is most at home when he has the opportunity to actively work alongside Cinematographers, Actors and Directors with an open and collective mindset. Adam is a self-reliant, experienced and skilled artison that can identify problems and provide solutions.. In his free time, Adam enjoys learning - whether it's emerging new technologies, learning new culinary skills or studying foreign languages - most recently Mandarin. Bilingual and Cuban American, Adam is based in New York. He is an avid traveler and motorcyclist and enjoys traveling for work.
Serena Simpson, C.A.S.
Televison First Lady, Creepshow, Sweet Magnolias, Queen Fur (Pilot), Kevin Probably Saves The World, Saints & Sinners, Born Again Virgin
Features Rivals of Amziah King, The Exorcist: Believer (2nd Unit), Holidate, The Banker, Avengers: Infinity Wars (Second Unit), Boy Erased (Second Unit), The Vault, Trading Paint, 10X10
IATSE Local #479
Serena Simpson is one of very few women Production Sound Mixers, still to this day. She takes great pride in her job and work ethic and has worked her way up through the business at an impressive clip. She got her start in the Entertainment Industry working in Commercial dialogue editing and Sound design. She then played a vital role in the start up of a successful Atlanta audiobook company. Her work in those Audio and Advertising related fields earned her two Telly Awards and an Audie before she transitioned to location Sound Mixing. Serena does Commercials occassionally as Sound Mixer but now primarily works in Television and Features. She enjoys the different paces of the two formats and schedules and her versatility and experience allows her to adapt quickly to any logistical obstacles. Serena's enthusiasm, calm and easy going personality and enjoyment of her work are always appreciated by Directors and Producers. When not on set, you can find Serena tending to her mini farm and family in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tom Williams, C.A.S.
Features Pale Blue Eye, Salem's Lot, Don't Look Up, Free Guy, Godzilla Vs. Kong (Hawaii Unit), Wine Country, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Central Intelligence, The Finest Hours, Black Mass, American Hustle, The Equilizer, R.I.P.D., Ted
Television Julia Child (2020 Pilot), The Wrong Man (2018 Pilot), Castle Rock, SMILF (2016 Pilot)
CAS, IATSE Local #695 and #481 Tom Williams started his career by attending the Berklee College of Music as a Production Engineering Major and working in studios around Boston with elements as diverse as rock bands to orchestras. From studio work, Tom moved into documentaries, which took him around the world shooting for the BBC, NOVA, American Experience and Discovery. The doc world led to narrative work and then into the feature world, where he has worked on many high profile projects. The years spent on documentaries left Tom with the ability to think creatively on the fly, which is always helpful on set. That ability, as well as state of the art equipment, a collaborative attitude and positive personality make Tom easy to work with. He loves what he does and strives to be �invisible� while working, always looking ahead and thinking around potential problems before they can arise. Based just outside of Boston, Tom is available to work anywhere and carries both a US and EU passport.
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