Episodes

  • Ep47 - Black Mirror- USS Callister Into Infinity - Stuart Piggott, James Ridgway and Tom Jenkins

    Ep47 - Black Mirror- USS Callister Into Infinity - Stuart Piggott, James Ridgway and Tom Jenkins
    Jun 3 2025
    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
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    43 mins
  • Ep46 - AMPS Awards - Ellie Williams - Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough and Earthsounds

    Ep46 - AMPS Awards - Ellie Williams - Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough and Earthsounds
    Apr 22 2025
    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
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    29 mins
  • Ep45 - AMPS Awards - Brian Armstrong - Shogun

    Ep45 - AMPS Awards - Brian Armstrong - Shogun
    Apr 22 2025
    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
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    32 mins
  • Ep44 - Art of Sound - in conversation with Dr. Emma Margetson and Professor Andrew Knight-Hill

    Ep44 - Art of Sound - in conversation with Dr. Emma Margetson and Professor Andrew Knight-Hill
    Apr 3 2025
    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 held at the university. LINKS: https://www.ahillav.co.uk/ http://emmamargetson.co.uk/ https://www.gre.ac.uk/people/rep/las/andrew-hill https://www.gre.ac.uk/people/rep/las/emma-margetson https://www.routledge.com/Art-of-Sound-Creativity-in-Film-Sound-and-Electroacoustic-Music/Knight-Hill-Margetson/p/book/9780367755881
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    29 mins
  • Ep43 - Awards Winners - Dune Part 2, Ron Bartlett, and Gareth John AMPS

    Ep43 - Awards Winners - Dune Part 2, Ron Bartlett, and Gareth John AMPS
    Feb 17 2025
    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 before the announcement that Dune Part 2 had also won the BAFTA for film sound. Recorded by Richard Thomas and Paul Paragon with thanks to Kate Davis and Azimuth for editing, equipment and support.
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    34 mins
  • Emilia Pérez - Jacques Audiard, Director & Cyril Holz, Re-Recording Mixer. Ep42

    Emilia Pérez - Jacques Audiard, Director & Cyril Holz, Re-Recording Mixer. Ep42
    Feb 10 2025
    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 rising light and bird sounds, symbolises Emilia’s rebirth, and learn why movement and imperfection were essential to the film’s sound design. Plus, hear advice on fostering collaboration between directors and sound professionals. Listen now for these insights and more! Moderator: Ian Haydn Smith Translator: Anne-Sophie Marie
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    28 mins
  • Ep41- Awards Special - The Substance - Emmanuelle Villard, Valerie Deloof and Victor Fleurant

    Ep41- Awards Special - The Substance - Emmanuelle Villard, Valerie Deloof and Victor Fleurant
    Feb 5 2025
    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
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    16 mins
  • Ep 40- 2025 AWARDS SPECIAL - 12th Annual AMPS Film Awards Discussion

    Ep 40- 2025 AWARDS SPECIAL - 12th Annual AMPS Film Awards Discussion
    Jan 16 2025
    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. Recorded 15th January 2025 Amps Awards are sponsored by Dolby Laboratories, Pinewood Group, Sennheiser, Raycom and Bubblebee Industries This AMPS Podcast is sponsored by Ursa Straps https://ursastraps.com/
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    30 mins