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C I N E M A A U D I O S O C I E T Y. O R G 7 Daniel Vasquez V. CAS is a re-recording mixer and supervising sound editor whose career began in the United Kingdom, continued in his home country, Colombia, and is now also in California. Daniel is a two-time Colombian Academy winner for Best Sound, with 10 additional nominations. He studied recording arts and earned a master's degree in audio post-production in London. He has more than 17 years of experience working in television and film in more than 15 countries. Daniel was co-creator of SoundNode in England and co-founder of Clap Studios in Colombia, both sound post-production facilities. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Colombian Film Academy, acting as Chair of the Sound Branch. He has worked as a teacher and guest lecturer at universities, academic institutions, and at various events. Daniel shares his passion for sound with aviation, as he is also a private pilot. Gregory Vilfranc CAS MPSE is a re-recording mixer and sound designer originally from New York, who now resides in the Greater Boston area with his wife and kids. Gregory is the co-founder of the boutique, fully remote audio post facility Franc Village Studios, where he puts into practice the professional skills he's developed over the past 20-plus years while maintaining a "relationship first" philosophy for all his clients. In addition to providing audio post support for TV and film on the independent circuit, he's also contributed to the audiobook and podcast space where he's edited, mixed, and mastered more than 60 published audiobooks. Recently, Gregory teamed up with Audible Originals in their podcast space, mixing and adding sound design to titles, including Think Like a Champion w/ Russell Wilson, Soldiers of Science, In Love and Struggle Vol. 2, and most notably, Mandela: The Lost Tapes. In addition to audio post, Gregory is an accomplished composer and vocalist. As a BMI member, his compositions have been featured on networks, including VH1, Oxygen, and MTV, and have received placement in several popular reality TV shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Love and Hip Hop, and others. Gregory is a member of The Society of Composers & Lyricists, CAS, MPSE, and the Television Academy. Chris Welcker CAS is a production sound mixer with roots in New Orleans and a background in jazz performance. After working in commercial scoring, he transitioned into film and television, rising through the ranks under the mentorship of Oscar winner Kirk Francis. His credits include Keanu, The Dirt, Bill & Ted Face the Music, and Daisy Jones & the Six, which earned him both an Emmy Award and a Cinema Audio Society Award nomination. Recent projects include the IMAX 70mm feature Sinners and the musical comedy sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, where his music-focused approach and collaborative mindset helped shape the sound of each production. Chris continues to pursue work that blends musicality with the craft of cinematic storytelling.