MPSE Wavelength

Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing Episodic Short Form – Dialogue/ADR and Episodic Short Form – Effects/Foley THE MANDALORIAN S2: "Chapter 13: The Jedi" Disney+ Supervising Sound Editors: DAVID ACORD MATTHEW WOOD Dialogue Editor: RICHARD QUINN ADR Editor: JAMES SPENCER Sound E• ects Editors: BENJAMIN A. BURTT J.R. GRUBBS Foley Artists: RONNI BROWN JANA VANCE Foley Editor: RICHARD GOULD What was the biggest challenge you and your team faced? DAVID ACORD, SUPERVISING SOUND EDITOR: As with most episodics, the schedule! Kidding (not kidding), I'd say the biggest challenge, at least for sound effects, is to keep legacy sound of Star Wars alive in our work, while introducing fresh, new elements to that universe. Why are the MPSE Awards important to you? DAVID: The MPSE Awards are always a great opportunity to meet colleagues whose work you've admired. It's a celebration by and for sound editing professionals, so recognition of your work there is truly an honor. Was there anything specifi c within the story that infl uenced your decision to take on this project? DAVID: This was my second season on The Mandalorian, but what drew me into the project was Dave Filoni.. How did the pandemic change the way you and your team worked on this project? DAVID: Our editorial team pivoted to a work-from-home situation. Communication became this biggest challenge there. You can't just wander down to someone's offi ce and check out what they're up to. Was your vision seen through from initial spot to fi nal mix or did any interesting new perspectives arise along the way? DAVID: As usual, things change along the way. Not by a lot, but there are always at least little things that change. "I'd say the biggest challenge, at least for sound e ects, is to keep legacy sound of Star Wars alive in our work, while introducing fresh, new elements to that universe." –DAVID ACORD Supervising sound editor

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