Hosted by Patton Oswalt, the MPSE ceremony was held Sunday at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Michael Dinner, known for his work as a director, writer and producer on projects including The Wonder Years, Chicago Hope and last year’s Justified: City Primeval, was honored with the MPSE Filmmaker Award. Additionally, Dane A. Davis (The Matrix) received the Career Achievement Award.
“What makes this event so special is that we come together from around the world as a sound community to celebrate each other,” said MPSE president David Barber. “We celebrate each other’s artistry and each other’s achievements. MPSE members are an extraordinarily passionate and giving group of sound enthusiasts who exemplify the meaning of ‘community.’”
Also celebrating the craft was outgoing president Mark Lanza, who noted that the organization had recently hit a major milestone. “We are now over 1000 members strong,” Lanza said. “The MPSE is truly an international organization whose presence is felt and respected worldwide. This coupled with our push to include more gaming editors and events for them truly make the MPSE the premiere organization for sound editors.”
