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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:01:11
Winner of the Dolby Creator Lab Grant, “Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!” also earned director Josef Kubota Wladyka the Directing Award in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2026…
Sep 8, 2026 · 51:21
The sound team behind “Cairn” joins guest host Alistair Hirst to discuss the immersive sound design and mix of this survival-climbing game from acclaimed French indie studio The…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:22:46
Rewriting can be one of the hardest, most important, and most mysterious parts of the writing process. In this panel discussion, Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker (and Dolby…
Aug 17, 2026 · 52:18
Showrunner Oren Uziel and director of photography Darran Tiernan join us to discuss how Prime Video’s “Spider-Noir” was designed, shot, and finished for two distinct visual…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:07:39
The Audible Original® adaptation of “Mexodus” brings the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical into a new immersive audio experience in Dolby Atmos®. Created and performed by Brian…
Aug 6, 2026 · 56:17
Season two of Netflix’s anthology series “Beef” received 16 Emmy Award® nominations, including recognition for its bold cinematography and meticulously crafted sound. In this…
Aug 4, 2026 · 35:53
Academy Award®-winning composer Michael Giacchino returns to Dolby Creator Talks for his fifth appearance, this time to discuss his latest score for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”…
Jul 7, 2026 · 55:08
Justin Gray’s Grammy®-winning album Immersed was composed, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered all with Dolby Atmos® in mind, from the very beginning. In this conversation,…
Jun 30, 2026 · 40:54
Composer Claudia Sarne joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss her bold, hybrid score for “Supergirl,” and how she blended orchestra, choir, synths, and experimental textures…
Jun 17, 2026 · 46:50
*NOTE: This episode contains spoilers. “Disclosure Day” is at once a conspiracy thriller, a first-contact story, and a wildly inventive showcase for cinematic sound. In this…
Jun 11, 2026 · 55:10
The team behind Pottermore Publishing and Audible’s “Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions” joins guest host Richard Addis to discuss one of the most ambitious audiobook…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:34:38
Sam Witwer — the voice of Maul himself! — joins us alongside supervising director and executive producer Brad Rau and supervising sound editor, sound designer, and re-recording…
Jun 2, 2026 · 56:14
The sound of “Stranger Things” has always been huge, cinematic, and unmistakably its own — and the series finale takes that signature style to its most epic scale yet. In this…
May 26, 2026 · 38:26
“Tuner” is a rare film where sound is not only essential to the cinematic experience — it is central to the story itself. Today we welcome back Academy Award®-winning sound…
May 19, 2026 · 50:05
Front of house mix engineer Paul Falcone joins host Ben Givarz to discuss how he helped bring Mariah Carey’s residencies at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas to life as…
May 13, 2026 · 55:55
Independent film financing can be one of the most mysterious — and most essential — parts of getting a movie made. In this illuminating panel discussion, Academy Award®-nominated…
Apr 30, 2026 · 40:34
Front of house mixer Vince Casamatta joins us to discuss how he helped transform Maroon 5’s residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas into a powerful live Dolby Atmos®…
Apr 28, 2026 · 54:03
Today we welcome acclaimed horror filmmaker Lee Cronin back to the show, alongside sound designer and supervising sound editor Peter Albrechtsen, to discuss their delightfully…
Apr 2, 2026 · 55:15
Legendary mix engineer Kevin Madigan joins us to discuss his pioneering work helping create Santana’s live Dolby Atmos residency at House of Blues in Las Vegas and what it takes…
Mar 26, 2026 · 52:07
Composer Daniel Pemberton returns to Dolby Creator Talks to discuss his inventive new original score for “Project Hail Mary.” In conversation with guest host Jon Burlingame,…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:08:47
Getting a project made in the entertainment industry can be a mystifying process. But one thing is for sure: nothing would happen without the Hollywood assistants who help…
Feb 26, 2026 · 1:30
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Feb 23, 2026 · 56:02
Join us for a behind-the-scenes conversation with Academy Award®-nominated cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw about her work on “Sinners” — and the creative choices that…
Feb 19, 2026 · 43:16
Join us for a behind-the-scenes conversation with the Oscar-nominated sound team behind “One Battle After Another,” as they share how they shaped the film’s world through…
Feb 17, 2026 · 43:04
Academy Award®-nominated cinematographer Darius Khondji joins us to discuss his stunning work on “Marty Supreme.” In this episode, Khondji unpacks his bold visual approach with…
Feb 12, 2026 · 50:17
Join us for our conversation with Academy Award®-nominated cinematographer Adolpho Veloso, here to discuss his stunning work on “Train Dreams.” In this episode, Veloso breaks…
Feb 10, 2026 · 53:11
This week we sit down with the Oscar-nominated sound team behind Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” to explore the film’s epic and deeply expressive soundtrack. Sound designer…
Jan 12, 2026 · 56:03
The sound of “Sinners” is bold, immersive, and essential to the film’s emotional power — a standout achievement that has earned the film a spot on the shortlist for Best Sound at…
Jan 9, 2026 · 37:22
After winning the Cannes Jury Prize in 2025, “Sirât” has been added to the shortlist of potential nominees for Best Sound at this year’s upcoming Academy Awards®, a rare…
Dec 30, 2025 · 1:08:29
GRAMMY Award®-winning producer, mixer, and engineer Ryan Hewitt joins us from his Nashville studio to discuss re-mixing the entire Oasis catalog in Dolby Atmos®. We dive into his…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:02:38
Writer, director, and producer Bradley Cooper joins us to discuss the sound of his latest film, “Is This Thing On?” Audio became a primary storytelling tool in shaping the film’s…
Dec 18, 2025 · 52:52
Audio Director Chris Fox and Composer Olivier Derivière sit down with guest host Alistair Hirst to explore the immersive sound of “South of Midnight,” the groundbreaking…
Dec 16, 2025 · 1:07:00
What does it mean to create art during times of global conflict? Guest moderator Abiram “Abi” Brizuela leads a thoughtful and timely conversation on how filmmakers respond to…
Dec 11, 2025 · 43:48
Legendary filmmaker Darren Aronofsky and cinematographer Matthew Libatique, ASC, LPS, join us to reflect on their three decades of creative partnership: from “Pi,” “Requiem for a…
Dec 9, 2025 · 34:57
Academy Award®-winning composer Volker Bertelmann joins guest host Jon Burlingame to explore his gripping and sonically inventive score for “A House of Dynamite.” Their…
Dec 4, 2025 · 42:00
Legendary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and cinematographer Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF, join us to break down the striking visual language of “Frankenstein,” their latest feature…
Dec 2, 2025 · 28:27
Composer Max Richter joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss his luminous, emotionally rich score for “Hamnet,” the new film from director Chloé Zhao. In their conversation,…
Nov 26, 2025 · 1:03:16
The all-star sound team behind “Wicked: For Good” returns to the show to discuss the bold sonic world of the film, and how it compared to the first. In this conversation, they…
Nov 24, 2025 · 40:23
Director Jon M. Chu and Director of Photography Alice Brooks join us to discuss the dazzling cinematography of “Wicked” and its newly released sequel, “Wicked: For Good.” Though…
Nov 18, 2025 · 59:48
Two-time Academy Award®-winning composer Ludwig Göransson and Executive Music Producer Serena Göransson join us to discuss the powerful use of music in Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,”…
Nov 13, 2025 · 33:04
Two-time Academy Award®-winning composer Alexandre Desplat joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss his latest score for “Frankenstein,” directed by Guillermo del Toro. This…
Nov 11, 2025 · 1:05:53
Should “Materialists” be considered a rom-com? What even counts as a rom-com these days? Academy Award®-nominated writer, director, and producer Celine Song joins us to discuss…
Nov 6, 2025 · 39:47
Academy Award®-nominated composer Jerskin Fendrix joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss his latest score for “Bugonia,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Fendrix shares how he…
Nov 4, 2025 · 45:20
Five-time Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos joins us to discuss his latest surreal adventure, “Bugonia.” The film is a darkly-comic paranoid thriller about a…
Oct 28, 2025 · 42:24
We are thrilled to welcome two-time Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow and her creative team to discuss her newest political thriller, “A House of Dynamite,”…
Oct 21, 2025 · 54:06
Writer/Director Mary Bronstein and Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-recording Mixer Filipe Messeder join us to discuss “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” — the searing…
Sep 23, 2025 · 56:34
How do you make a short film sound big on a small budget? Recorded live at Aspen Shortsfest 2025, Glenn sits down with filmmakers Lindon Feng & Hannah Palumbo (“A Bear…
Aug 14, 2025 · 59:27
Emmy Award®-nominated Director Philip Barantini and fellow nominees — including cinematographer Matthew Lewis and the sound team of James Drake, Jules Woods, Rob Entwistle, and…
Aug 5, 2025 · 51:30
Academy Award®-winning composer Michael Giacchino returns to Dolby Creator Talks to discuss his bold and emotional score for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” In this in-depth…
Jul 15, 2025 · 1:03:08
Composers John Murphy and David Fleming join guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss their original score for “Superman,” directed by James Gunn. In this two-part conversation,…
Jul 8, 2025 · 49:35
Director Gareth Edwards returns to Dolby Creator Talks to discuss “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” the latest installment in the iconic dinosaur franchise. He and his sound team share…
Jul 1, 2025 · 1:02:18
When director Joe Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer set out to make “F1,” their goal was to create the most authentic Formula One film ever made. Recorded in person at…
Jun 26, 2025 · 38:44
Composer Rob Simonsen joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss his sweeping and emotionally rich score for Pixar’s “Elio.” The composer shares how he approached scoring the…
Jun 17, 2025 · 51:20
Mix engineer Alex Gamble joins guest host Ben Givarz to discuss the creative and technical process behind mixing FKA twigs' new album Eusexua in Dolby Atmos®. He shares how his…
Jun 11, 2025 · 49:55
NOTE: This interview contains spoilers from both Black Mirror: “USS Callister” episodes. Join us as we boldly go behind the scenes of Black Mirror: “USS Callister: Into…
Jun 9, 2025 · 44:23
Recorded live at Netflix HQ in Hollywood, this special FYSEE panel brings together the visionary sound teams behind four standout Netflix titles. This conversation explores how…
Jun 6, 2025 · 44:53
Director of Photography Adam Newport-Berra joins us to discuss his incredible work on “The Studio,” the hilarious behind-the-scenes satire now streaming on Apple TV+. The…
Jun 3, 2025 · 36:59
This week we return to the stunning visual world of “Severance,” the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series from creator Dan Erickson and director Ben Stiller. Cinematographer and…
May 27, 2025 · 41:10
NOTE: This episode contains SPOILERS from the second season and season finale of Severance. Today we let Kier guide us into the extraordinary sound work of season two of…
May 20, 2025 · 24:04
Legendary sound mixer JC Aguila joins us at Telemundo’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Miami. With nearly 30 years at the network, JC has played a key role in Telemundo’s rise…
May 15, 2025 · 45:12
Supervising Sound Editor, Re-recording Mixer, and Sound Designer Mixer David Acord and Supervising Sound Editor and Dialogue & ADR Supervisor Margit Pfeiffer join us to discuss…
May 6, 2025 · 39:34
Mix engineer and recording engineer Jayda Love, along with Dolby Atmos® mix engineer Juan Razuri, join guest host Ben Givarz to discuss their work on Doechii’s Grammy®-winning…
Apr 29, 2025 · 1:02:12
Guest host Alistair Hirst returns to Dolby Creator Talks to speak with the audio team behind "Star Wars Outlaws," one of the most successful games of last year. Developed by…
Apr 17, 2025 · 1:18:32
Filmmaker Carlos López Estrada hosts a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation with five acclaimed artists about the power of storytelling to foster compassion, connection, and…
Mar 25, 2025 · 52:32
Guest host Alistair Hirst returns to Dolby Creator Talks to sit down with the audio team behind "Helldivers 2," the hit third-person shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios. The game…
Mar 13, 2025 · 26:53
Guest host Ben Givars returns to Dolby Creator Talks for a live panel at SXSW 2025 to discuss how Dolby Atmos® empowers musicians and creatives to take their music and audio to…
Mar 4, 2025 · 54:44
Recorded live at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Academy Award®-nominated director (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) Carlos López Estrada once again brings together a panel of…
Feb 11, 2025 · 29:09
Table of Contents: CINEMATOGRAPHY 01:38 - “The Brutalist” - Lol Crawley 02:52 - “Dune: Part Two” - Greig Fraser 04:36 - “Emilia Pérez” - Paul Guilhaume 06:48 - “Maria” - Ed…
Feb 10, 2025 · 45:57
Academy Award®-nominated cinematographer Lol Crawley joins us to discuss his approach to "The Brutalist," the epic indie film from writer / director Brady Corbet. Crawley delves…
Feb 7, 2025 · 36:22
Academy Award®-nominated cinematographer Ed Lachman joins us to discuss his gorgeous cinematography on “Maria,” directed by Pablo Larraín. The seasoned director of photography…
Feb 5, 2025 · 40:14
Academy Award®-nominated composer Kris Bowers joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss his stunning orchestral score for "The Wild Robot," directed by Chris Sanders. The…
Feb 4, 2025 · 31:45
Academy Award®-winning production sound mixer Simon Hayes joins us to discuss his groundbreaking work on “Wicked.” Nominated for his third Oscar®, Hayes shares how he captured…
Feb 3, 2025 · 33:58
Academy Award®-nominated composer Daniel Blumberg joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss his evocative and unconventional music for "The Brutalist," directed by Brady Corbet,…
Jan 31, 2025 · 36:35
Academy Award®-winning composer Volker Bertelmann joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss his tense and atmospheric score for “Conclave,” directed by Edward Berger. Nominated…
Jan 28, 2025 · 1:08:57
We are joined by Director of Photography and first-time Academy Award® nominee Jarin Blaschke, as well as Director Robert Eggers, to discuss the stunning cinematography of…
Jan 16, 2025 · 31:02
Mix engineer and producer Cian Riordan as wells as mix engineer Matt Cerritos join guest host Ben Givarz to discuss their work on St. Vincent’s seventh studio album, “All Born…
Jan 9, 2025 · 48:05
Celebrating the 35th anniversary of “3 Feet High and Rising,” De La Soul's iconic 1989 debut album, mix engineer Rich Keller joins Dolby Creator Talks guest host Ben Givarz to…
Jan 7, 2025 · 47:14
Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Sir Steve McQueen joins us to discuss his latest feature, “Blitz,” alongside his acclaimed sound team. The film, which explores the harrowing…
Dec 24, 2024 · 1:22:23
Turning a script into a fully packaged film can be one of the most daunting challenges for any filmmaker. From assembling the right team to securing financing and attracting…
Dec 17, 2024 · 43:41
Nine-time GRAMMY Award®-winning audio engineer Mick Guzauski and Robert Guzman, audio engineer at Studio DMI, join guest host Ben Givarz to discuss their work reimagining Daft…
Dec 12, 2024 · 40:04
Visionary director Robert Eggers joins forces with acclaimed sound artist Damian Volpe to deliver a stunning reimagining of the classic vampire tale “Nosferatu.” In this episode,…
Dec 10, 2024 · 51:38
“Maria,” the latest film from director Pablo Larraín, offers a mind-bending exploration of the life and final days of legendary opera singer Maria Callas, with Angelina Jolie…
Dec 9, 2024 · 1:11:09
The director and sound team join us to discuss their work on the new Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” covering the cast’s extraordinary performances, how they recreated…
Dec 6, 2024 · 55:17
Director Jon M. Chu joins us, alongside the brilliant editing and sound team behind “Wicked,” the hit movie musical based on the beloved Broadway show. Joining the discussion: -…
Dec 5, 2024 · 33:01
NOTE: This interview contains spoilers! Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker RaMell Ross and his acclaimed sound and music team join us to discuss the making of “Nickel Boys.” In…
Dec 4, 2024 · 43:09
The groundbreaking musical “Emilia Pérez,” which captured the Jury Prize at Cannes, is redefining the movie musical genre. Directed by the visionary Jacques Audiard, the film…
Nov 27, 2024 · 42:48
Academy Award® and Grammy Award®-winning songwriter Stephen Schwartz, Tony Award®-winning musical director Stephen Oremus, and Oscar-nominated composer John Powell join guest…
Nov 26, 2024 · 47:01
Renowned film composer Harry Gregson-Williams joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss his sweeping score for “Gladiator II,” the highly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s…
Nov 21, 2024 · 50:59
“I think that sound is, by far, the most powerful tool in the cinematic language.” —Denis Villeneuve, Director, Co-Writer, and Producer, “Dune: Part Two” Director Denis…
Nov 19, 2024 · 41:43
Multiple Emmy® Award-winning A1 audio mixer Glenn Stilwell joins us for an in-depth discussion on mixing live sports in Dolby Atmos®. As one of the first to adopt this immersive…
Nov 14, 2024 · 1:13:22
The art of pitching is a high-stakes, nerve-wracking aspect of filmmaking, where ideas transform from concepts into potential projects. Joining us to help demystify the pitching…
Oct 22, 2024 · 1:14:04
You have probably heard about the Hollywood writer’s room, but what, exactly, goes on inside one? Joining us once again to demystify yet another filmmaking topic is our good…
Oct 15, 2024 · 54:56
Pharrell Williams has had a remarkable life and career in music, which are chronicled in the film “Piece By Piece,” a uniquely animated documentary made entirely out of LEGO.…
Oct 11, 2024 · 41:13
Academy Award®-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir and executive music producer Jason Ruder join our guest host, music journalist Jon Burlingame, to discuss their extraordinary…
Oct 8, 2024 · 56:57
Director and co-writer Nora Fingscheidt joins her sound team to discuss their extraordinary work on the new film “The Outrun” — a moving portrayal of one woman’s struggle with…
Oct 1, 2024 · 51:51
Legendary filmmaker, animator, writer, and voice actor Chris Sanders (you may know him as “ Stitch ”) joins his sound team — including our first-ever guest on this podcast, Randy…
Sep 19, 2024 · 46:03
“The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” is the first David Bowie studio album to be released in Dolby Atmos® and joining us today is Ken Scott, the…
Sep 10, 2024 · 1:18:05
“Sing Sing” — an independent feature film now in theaters — made a big splash at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Greg Kwedar, the film is notable for…
Sep 5, 2024 · 50:42
Multi-platinum mixer and engineer Richard Chycki joins us to dive deep into his work with legendary rock bands such as Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Dream Theater, Mick Jagger, and,…
Aug 27, 2024 · 36:30
Mix engineer Ryan Ulyate joins us to dive deep into his work with the late, great Tom Petty, including his Dolby Atmos® mixes of Petty's “Highway Companion” solo album,…
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