Sound Arts: Sony Pictures Studios

Session Topic:
Succeeding in today’s studio environment

Friday, October 1st

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
East End Lecture area

Mike RizzutoDirector, Post Production

Nick OffordSound Recordist, Post Production

Mike Rizzuto, Director for Sony’s Post Production Facility and Nick Offord, Ex’pression Alumnus and Sound Recordist at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, have both jump started their successful careers in audio post production, and are coming to Ex’pression to share their stories and best practices for success.

Mike Rizzuto recently celebrated 13 years at Sony Pictures Studios. In October of 2007, he became Director of Sony’s Post Production facility, one of the largest full-service post production facilities in Hollywood. He oversees the day-to-day operations of 17 different stages, which encompass mixing, editing, scoring, Foley, and ADR. In what could be scripted as a Hollywood film itself, Rizzuto’s inspirational climb to Director started in Sony’s shipping and receiving department. Since then, Mike has acquired more than a decade of experience, working with many of the industry’s top directors, producers, and talent that come to Sony to complete their films.

Less than one year ago, Nick graduated from Ex’pression College and moved to Los Angeles in hopes to work in audio post production. As so many do, Nick started as a mail clerk, but through hard work and diligence, he quickly moved through the ranks with exceptional skill, and is now working as a Sound Recordist at Sony. Nick’s sound career began by assisting with the animation pre-records of the upcoming animated features, Smurfs and Arthur’s Christmas. He has also had worked with Katy Perry, George Lopez, Hugh Laurie, and Jonathan Winters. Nick’s current projects include preparing for the upcoming season of Medium and mixing two projects for directors Jessica Biel and Eva Mendes.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to listen to and network with the pros! Learn how drive, focus, personality, and technical abilities helped these passionate go-getters succeed in today’s highly demanding and competitive studio environment.

Presented by Ex’pression College ICS

Ex’pert Series
Several times a year we draw from our extensive roster of professional contacts and invite 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.