Bringing visibility to the craft, art, and crucial role of sound for film.
For over 40 years we’ve been telling stories with sound; Mark as a Production Sound Mixer, and Patrushkha as a Boom Operator and Utility Sound Technician.
We’ve been fortunate to have worked on many important films, alongside well-respected directors.
Now, we’re bringing our experience to the next generation of filmmakers and sound professionals through speaking, mentorship, and consulting.
Meet Mark Ulano
I’m a lifelong filmmaker, musician, poet, photographer, documentarian…. and Oscar-winning Production Sound Mixer. You’ve likely heard my work in films including Titanic, Inglourious Basterds, and The Hateful Eight.
There isn’t a time I don’t remember having an immense fascination with sound and music. Growing up, I trained to be a percussionist with my father. But in high school, I fell in love with making movies, and filmmaking became my new passion.
My early experiences as a musician exposed me to the power of sound to move people and tell a story. When I approach my role as a Production Sound Mixer, it is always through the lens of storytelling
I believe this perspective has led to my success in the industry, contributed to the creation of some very important films, and is ultimately what I want to pass down to the next generation of sound professionals.
Meet Patrushkha Mierzwa
Most people in the industry know me as one of the first women Boom Operators in Hollywood. I’ve worked on a wide range of films throughout my career, including Pet Sematary and Once Upon a Time In Hollywood.
But my path here wasn’t typical. My first job was in costuming for theater, and I loved it, being part of the creative energy of the actors and directors.
However, when I transitioned into the film world, I realized costuming wasn’t for me (it turned out to be mostly shopping… which isn’t my idea of fun). Mark introduced me to the world of sound, and it seemed to fit with my personality.
So I went for it.
Decades later, I’m still here. I’ve worked on over 90 films and television shows for major directors (including Robert Altman, Robert Rodriquez, Roger Corman, James Gray, and Quentin Tarantino). When I’m not on set, I’m giving workshops to universities around the world, mentoring newcomers to the film industry, and sharing my expertise with the community of sound and film professionals.
In 2020, I wrote Behind the Sound Cart: A Veteran’s Guide to Sound on the Set, a book that bridges the gap between what students learn in film school and what they need to know to work on set.
