The Australian Screen Sound Guild was formed in 1988 to represent people working in audio engineering and

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in film,

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and other related

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industries. such as those involved with location sound, sound editing, audio engineers, sound mixers and

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audio production and

. The guild is headquartered in Sydney,

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and is directed by a committee which includes representatives from each

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, except New South Wales.

Awards

The guild recognises people working in the Australian screen sound industry. Members of the guild nominate work they completed in the previous year, the nominations are judged by the members

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. The guild offers awards for best sound, best sound design, best sound mixing and a members' choice award.

References

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