Steve "Maz" Maslow CAS Renowned re-recording mixer Steve Maslow passed away in April after a battle with cancer. With Academy Award wins for The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Speed, and four additional nominations for Dune, Wa
Gary Alper CAS New York-based production sound mixer Gary Alper passed away in March. Alper, who was active in the industry for over 50 years, had two CAS Award nominations for Phil Spector (2014) and Recount (2009), and worked on film projec
Kirk Francis CAS Oscar-winning production sound mixer Kirk Francis passed away in February. In addition to his win for The Bourne Ultimatum, Kirk also received an Oscar nomination for L.A. Confidential, two BAFTA wins and two CAS Award nomina
Tom Menrath CAS Pro audio veteran Tom Menrath passed away in April after complications following an automobile accident. Describing himself as a “gear-obsessed musician,” Tom demonstrated his passion and knowledge over a career spanning four
Don C. Rogers CAS Technical director of sound and Academy Award recipient Donald C. Rogers CAS passed away on January 4th; he was 94. Don credits from his start in the 1950s include roles such as playback operator, boom operator, and then ont
James "Bayard" Carey CAS Production sound mixer Bayard Carey CAS passed away December 28th in his sleep at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Bayard’s career in entertainment began on the picture editorial side before Bayard working for Sam Peckin
Frank Zaragoza Production sound mixer, boom operator, and sound utility Frank Zaragoza passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2025. Frank’s work was heard on series including Weeds, Bones, and Crossing Jordan. Colleagues remember him as a lo
Thomas Dewitt Causey, Jr., a Hollywood production sound mixer for over four decades, died on January 11, 2026, in Cathedral City, California, at the age of 76 after a long illness. Thomas, known by all as Tommy, lived a life rich with creativity, ha
Jeff Wexler CAS The Cinema Audio Society is saddened to report the passing of production sound mixing titan and CAS Career Achievement Award recipient Jeff Wexler on December 9th. Over an active career that spanned five decades, Jeff’s work can be
Chris Newman CAS The Cinema Audio Society is saddened to report the passing of CAS Career Achievement recipient and three-time Academy Award winner Chris Newman on February 3rd, 2025. Born in New York City in 1940, Chris left to study met
