Thursday, June 23^rd

10am – 12pm
Meyer Hall

Michael SemanickAcademy Award-winning Sound Engineer/
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Michael Semanick is a two-time Academy Award winner and has been nominated six other times for Achievement in Sound Mixing. He was nominated for all three Lord of The Rings films and won for Return of the King in 2004. He received his second Academy Award for Peter Jackson’s King Kong. Semanick has been nominated twice for his work with Pixar on Ratatouille and Wall-E, and for his efforts on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button in 2008. His nominations for both Wall-E and Benjamin Button were given in the same year. Semanick was recently nominated this year for his work on The Social Network. Michael is excited to be joining our Ex’pression family to speak with the students, faculty, and staff upon the completion of Cars 2 for Pixar.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn from Semanick and his vast industry experience! He just wrapped up his work on Cars 2 for Pixar and is excited to come speak to us about this project.

Seating is limited. RSVPs are required for this event. RSVPs will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Read more about this event here.

Presented by
Industry and Career Services Sound Arts.

Ex’pert Series
Several times a year, Industry & Career Services draws from our extensive roster of professional contacts and invites accomplished industry veterans to speak with our students as part of the Ex’pert Series. During this intimate setting, our featured guests discuss current industry trends, offer advice for students seeking work in the industry, and answer questions about workplace environments and styles.