Join Emmy-winning composer and sound supervisor Scot Stafford for a deep dive into the creative process of building a film's sonic world. Drawing from his collaborations on acclaimed projects with directors like Shannon Tindle and John Aoshima (Ultraman: Rising), Peter Ramsey (Lost Ollie), Jorge Gutierrez (Son of Jaguar), Glen Keane, and others, Scot will share invaluable lessons for directors, producers, and creators.

This talk will explore the crucial, often-unasked questions of the filmmaking process: When is the right time to bring in your composer and sound designer? When should you woodshed alone versus collaborate? How can you use music and sound to shape the narrative from the very beginning? This session is an essential guide for anyone looking to tell better stories with the "other half of the picture."

Scot is also thrilled to be at Pixelatl celebrating his latest collaboration with director Mila Useche, the delightful short film Epifanía, which will have its North American premiere at the festival.