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10 W I N T E R 2 0 2 1 I C A S Q U A R T E R L Y A N N O U N C E M E N T S The Cinema Audio Society, together with the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) and Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS), is launching the next step in their Sound Credit Initiative. The organizations behind the Sound Credit Initiative have been overwhelmed by the private emails supporting this initiative. They determined that an online petition where sound professionals, colleagues, and friends can show their support should be the next step in this recognition process. CAS President Karol Urban explains, "From production through post-production, sound professionals contribute to creative storytelling and the elevation of the audience's experience. This initiative allows filmmakers and studios to recognize their sound department's importance in a film's overall success." AMPS Chair Rob Walker comments, "Sound teams create 50 percent of a movie and win awards for their creative contribution, but they are positioned far down the list of credits. This initiative is a move toward representative credits.It's time to give fair credit where it is due." And MPSE President Mark Lanza added, "While there is a technical aspect to sound for film, the overwhelming majority of what sound people do is creative. Sound is visceral. It tells the audience where we are, focuses the audience on what we want them to feel, and leads them through an elaborate illusion. The people creating these works are amazing artists and should be addressed as such." To read more or sign the petition, please visit: http://soundcreditinitiative.org/ CINEMA AUDIO SOCIETY ANNOUNCES PETITION IN SUPPORT OF SOUND CREDIT INITIATIVE I N R E M E M B R A N C E W e cross paths with many people over the course of a career. Some are quick acquaintances, some become regular colleagues, while still others we are fortunate to call friends. The CAS wishes to recognize those who have worked in the industry and have recently passed on, leaving a great legacy behind them to our membership. Alan Decker CAS Re-recording Mixer CAS and Emmy Award-winning re-recording mixer Alan Decker passed away in December. Alan started in production sound and studio engineering, transitioning to dialogue editing and then re-recording mixing. He held posts at 3rd Street Sound, National Geographic, Stage 2 Audio, Sony Pictures, Universal, and Technicolor. Known for mixing series, including The Simpsons, Grimm, and Outlander, Alan was a multiple Emmy and CAS Award nominee for his work on Homeland, collecting a CAS Award for the series in 2013. Over the years, Alan received additional nominations for both awards, winning Emmys for Sound Editing and Sound Mixing in 1999 for his work on Avalanche: The White Death. Alan was a mentor to many and a strong figure in the sound community known for his positive and encouraging nature. CAS Board member David Bondelevitch shares: "Al was a really sweet guy and will be missed." CAS President Karol Urban expresses her gratitude for Al's friendship and faith, "He inspired me to be a better mixer and person." The CAS extends our condolences to Alan's family, friends, and colleagues.