AMPS Podcast

Stuart Piggott AMPS Production Sound, James Ridgway Re-Recording Mixer and Tom Jenkins Supervising Sound talk with Martyn Harries AMPS about the sound on Black Mirror, USS Callister and about their work and the industry in general

Paul Paragon AMPS in conversation with Sound Recordist Ellie Williams AMPS - Recognised for her work on Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough - winner of the 2025 AMPS award for sound in a factual film. Recorded by Martyn Harries AMPS and Richard Thomas AMPS Edited and Mixed by Kate Davis AMPS with thanks to Azimuth Post Production

Payam Hosseinian AMPS in conversation with Drama Sound Nominee Brian Armstrong Supervising Sound Editor on Shogun. This episode was recorded at the 2025 AMPS Awards at the University of Greenwich. Recorded by Richard Thomas AMPS Edited and mixed by Kate Davis AMPS with thanks to Azimuth post Production

In this episode Martyn Harries AMPS talks with Professor Andrew Knight-Hill and Dr. Emma Margetson about their book “Art of Sound” - exploring creativity in sound with conversations between Film Sound practitioners and Electroacoustic Music composers. They talk about their work at the University of Greenwich and the interesting projects some of which can be experienced at the Amps Awards Events he...

Nina Hartstone AMPS talks with Ron Bartlett, Re-Recording Mixer and Gareth John AMPS, Production Sound Mixer about their work on AMPS Film Sound Award winner Dune Part 2. Hear about the recording of shifting sand sounds and how it is not all about loud bangs and action but tight, quiet, delicate detail to pull the audience into the real desert environment of Arrakis. This episode was recorded befo...

Director Jacques Audiard and re-recording mixer Cyril Holtz take us behind the scenes of Emilia Perez, sharing how their creative collaboration shaped the film’s groundbreaking soundtrack. They discuss finding inspiration in an unlikely character, integrating real-world sounds into musical sequences, and balancing raw emotion with stylized soundscapes. Discover how a single scene, filled with risi...

Louise Burton AMPS in conversation with Production Sound Mixer Emmanuelle Villard and Sound Editors Valerie Deloof and Victor Fleurant about their work on Coralie Fargeat's film "The Substance" The innovative use of a stethoscope, Creative Foley and Coralie's approach to sound and her diverse team. Translator: Abla Candalaft

In this episode, the AMPS Podcast delves into the 12th annual AMPS Film Awards for Excellence in Sound in a Feature Film. Hosted by Martyn Harries, the episode features an engaging panel discussion with AMPS Council members George Foulgham, Louise Burton, Kate Davis, Rob Walker, and Andrew Wilson. Together, they explore what makes a soundtrack stand out and the artistry behind the nominated films....

Nina Hartstone AMPS talks with the Post Production Sound team from 'The Brutalist' - Re-recording Mixer Steve Single, and Sound Designer Andy Neil. Thanks to Kate Davis AMPS and Azimuth https://azimuth.tv/ for recording and mixing this episode. This episode is sponsored by URSA straps https://ursastraps.com/

In this episode multi Oscar winning British Re-recording mixer Andy Nelson talks with Andrew Wilson about his career, his amazing body of work, in particular his work on Wicked. He reveals “the one that got away” and how he and Stephen react on their first day of a mix. This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/

In this episode we hear what our AMPS colleague Simon Hayes wants in his Christmas cracker! He tells us about what inspired him to seek out a career in sound and about his love of recording live performances especially in his latest film - Wicked. This episode is sponsored by URSA straps https://ursastraps.com/

Martyn Harries talks with BAFTA and Oscar nominee (No Time to Die - 2021) James Harrison about his work on Steve McQueen's film Blitz (2024) This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/

Martyn Harries AMPS talks with Gemma Nicholson about her interesting journey from Sound Editor to Post-Production Supervisor and why she started Post Super https://post-super.com/ as a hub for training and knowledge in High end TV and Film Post Production. We hear her views on training and up-skilling and about the state of the industry This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.c...

We Join AMPS Chair Andrew Wilson for a Q&A with Walter Murch and Director Howard Berry after a private AMPS viewing of their film Her Name Was Moviola This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/

"So there's no sound in space - What are you going to do?" - Alfonso Cuarón, GRAVITY As it turned out Chris Munro did a hell of a lot! Martyn Harries talks with AMPS Fellow Chris Munro about his amazing career and the technical challenges he faced in films ranging from United 93 to The Muppet Christmas Carol. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0613101/ This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://urs...

"I took a day to record a chainsaw in the middle of the Kent countryside" ..... In this episode Martyn Harries (@martynthemixer) talks all things gore with the Supervising Sound Editor Ryan Hatton (@ryanhattonn) and the Re-Recording mixer Rob Ackerman (@ackerman.rob) behind Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards, Sound Designer / Supervising Sound Editor Richard King talk to Ian Haydn Smith about the role of sound on OPPENHEIMER. The podcast discusses working with director Christopher Nolan and creating the sound for the Trinity explosion.

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards, Production Sound Mixer Chris Munro and Supervising Sound Editor James Mather talk to Luke Reed AMPS about their work on the sound for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: DEAD RECKONING. The podcast discusses working with star and producer Tom Cruise and the challenges of producing sound on huge stunts.

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards Production Sound Mixer Nina Rice AMPS and Sound Designer and Supervising Sound Editor Dan Kenyon talk to Martyn Harries AMPS about their work on the sound for BARBIE. The podcast discusses working with Director Greta Gerwig, collaborating with teams across production, and the challenges of working in the plastic world o...

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards Production Sound Mixer Tarn Willers AMPS and Re-recording mixer, Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor Johnnie Burn AMPS talk to Ian Haydn Smith about their work on the sound for THE ZONE OF INTEREST. The podcast discusses working with director Jonathan Glazer, the research that went into recreating the sound of Ausc...

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards, supervising Sound Editor Nina Hartstone AMPS and Re-recording Mixer Adam Scrivener talk to Martyn Harries AMPS about their work on the sound for SALTBURN. The podcast discusses working with director Emerald Fennell, how to work with comic timings, and using sound design to create the journey of the central characters.

Martyn Harries talks with James Parnell, Supervising Sound Editor and Re-recording Mixer about his work bringing Twisted Metal, an exciting, action packed, award winning playstation game adaptation to our screens, his career in both London and LA and much, much more. Our very own Rob Walker gets a mention and James has advice for those starting out in the industry.

For this Episode AMPS Council member Martyn Harries talks to Peter Albrechtsen about his Sound Design for Evil Dead Rise - the latest instalment in the Evil Dead film series (in Cinemas now)

Kate Davis and Andrew Wilson are joined by the sound team for All Quiet on the Western Front - winner of the 10th AMPS Award for Film Sound. They share all kinds of insights on their collaborative and creative process for the films' soundtrack.

We are joined by Paul Isaacs and Gary Trenda - wireless technology experts at Sound Devices - who tell us all about the latest developments in the Sound Devices wireless range. Prod. Sound Mixer John Rodda is also with us to provide his professional insight as a Sound Devices user with decades of experience in the field. www.sounddevices.com https://www.sounddevices.com/spectraband-explained/