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"F1" and "KPop Demon Hunters" Win Cinema Audio Society Awards

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PublishedMarch 8, 2026 at 6:40 AM Cairo time
UpdatedApril 18, 2026 at 7:15 AM Cairo time

"F1" and "KPop Demon Hunters" were honored with Cinema Audio Society awards in the sound mixing categories for live-action and animated films.

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"F1" and "KPop Demon Hunters" Win Cinema Audio Society Awards

Full details

The film "F1" and the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" were awarded at the 62nd annual Cinema Audio Society (CAS) Awards ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. "F1" received the award for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Live Action Motion Picture, while "KPop Demon Hunters" won for Outstanding Sound Mixing for an Animated Motion Picture.

What Was Revealed?

The sound mixing team for "F1" earned multiple awards including production sound mixing and re-recording mixing, led by Gareth John, Gary A. Rizzo, and Juan Peralta, with contributions from Alan Meyerson, Alan Freedman, and Dennis Leonard in music and effects mixing. Meanwhile, "KPop Demon Hunters" won awards in original sound mixing and re-recording mixing categories, with a team comprising Howard London, Michael Babcock, Tony Lamberti, Erich Talaba, and Giorgi Lekishvili.

Brief Background

The Cinema Audio Society is a prestigious organization that honors excellence in the art of sound mixing for films and television programs, emphasizing sound quality and its impact on enhancing the viewer’s experience. The victories of these two projects come amid strong competition from other notable works in cinema and television.

Why Does This Matter?

The wins for "F1" and "KPop Demon Hunters" represent recognition of creativity and professionalism in cinematic sound, a vital element in filmmaking that elevates the quality of the work and directly influences audience experience. This success also reflects the diversity of artistic works, combining sports and drama in "F1" and Korean culture and animation in "KPop Demon Hunters."

What’s Next?

Following this recognition, both films are expected to attract wider attention from critics and audiences, potentially opening doors for new distribution opportunities and screenings at international festivals. This achievement also enhances the reputation of the involved creative teams and encourages further innovation in cinematic sound mixing.

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