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The annual MIX PRESENTS SOUND FOR FILM & TV event usually held in person at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, CA, shifted to a virtual format this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As many of us have experienced over the past couple of months, with proper planning and solid execution, virtual events can hit the mark and provide excellent insight and interactivity. The Mix event, with the Cinema Audio Society, Motion Picture Sound Editors, and Entertainment Industry Professionals Mentoring Alliance as event partners, was no exception. Taking place September 25th & 26th, events were virtually assigned to Sony's Cary Grant Theatre and William Holden Theatre as in years past—an approach that added familiarity. For the more than 530 attendees, the agenda was packed with topics ranging from production to post to composition to technology, with a strong showing of discussions revolving around remote and socially distanced work. The CAS was well-represented with many of our members participating as moderators, panelists, or showing off their gear (virtually) at the annual CAS Parade of Carts. The CAS sponsored panel "Play It Don't Spray It" had nearly 150 attendees while Day One of the CAS Parade of Carts had nearly 200 attendees with Day Two having nearly 100. As has been the case in the past, CAS members in attendance were also provided a membership discount. 24 FA L L 2 0 2 0 I C A S Q U A R T E R L Y EVENT SUMMARY