Doug Hemphill
MisCon 39 Guest of Honor
Academy Award winning sound engineer Doug Hemphill's film career has spanned over four decades and over 190 films.
He won Academy Awards for Best Sound on "The Last of the Mohicans" (1992) and Dune Part 1 (2021), Dune Part 2 (2024),and was nominated for 8 other films.
He began as a Mix Recordist on "Apocalypse Now (1979), and continued working for Francis Ford Coppola through the release of "Rumble Fish (1983), after which he moved to Southern California, where he did field recordings for "Gremlins (1984).
Over the years, he's worked on a wide variety of films as a re-recording mixer, primarily mixing sound effects but is also adept at mixing dialogue and music.
Some of his other notable films include: Blade runner, Bladerunner 2049, 7 X Men films, Batman Begins the Dark Knight, Prometheus, Rise of Planet of the Apes, Maze Runner, Star Trek 4 and 5, Uncle Buck, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Weird Science, Three Men and a Baby, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Scent of a Woman, Jerry McGuire, Gattaca, Ice Age, and I Robot.
Web site: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0376153/
Scheduled Panels and Presentations:
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Fri 2:00 - 2:50 PM, Meet the Artists, Dragon Pavilion ()
Moderator: Justin Barba; Panelists: John Barba, Justin Barba, Jayel Draco, Doug Hemphill, Tess Langston, Todd Lockwood, Randy Pepprock, Steven K Smith (SKS Props), Jeff Sturgeon, Andy VanOverberghe, Jim Wright (Stonekettle), Lacy Zee (Vox Moxxi)Here's your first opportunity to meet and hang out with MisCon 39's artists. You can talk art, ask questions, have a cup of coffee (or something stronger), get things signed, whatever you want. Just come hang out.
- Break Fri 2:50 - Fri 7:00
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Fri 7:00 - 7:50 PM, Opening Ceremonies, Dragon Pavilion ()
Moderator: Justin Barba; Panelists: Justin Barba, Becky Cass, Doug Hemphill, Jonathan Maberry, Momma Sammu, Patrick Swenson: Fairwood Press, Andy VanOverbergheJoin our Guests of Honor at MisCon 39's Opening Ceremonies and find out what's going on throughout the weekend.
- Break Fri 7:50 - Sat 1:00
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Sat 1:00 - 1:50 PM, Q&A Film GoH Doug Hemphill, Dragon Pavilion ()
Moderator: Justin Barba; Panelists: Doug HemphillJoin us for a Q&A session with Film GoH Doug Hemphill. Let's take a look at Doug's 46-year career in Hollywood, the more than 190 films he's worked on, and more.
- Break Sat 1:50 - Sat 4:00
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Sat 4:00 - 4:50 PM, Echoes of Arrakis: Sand Worms, Spice, and Soundscapes, Dragon Pavilion ()
Moderator: Kyle Elliott (Big Kyle); Panelists: Kyle Elliott (Big Kyle), Doug Hemphill, Frog Jones, Jeff SturgeonDive deep into the new Dune movies with us! We'll explore everything from the stunning visuals and epic story to the intricate world-building. Plus, we're thrilled to host Doug Hemphill, Academy Award-winning Sound Engineer for both Dune: Part One and Part Two. He'll share insights into how he crafted the unforgettable sounds of Arrakis – from the mighty sandworms to the subtle spice – making the films a truly immersive experience. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion on all things Dune!
- Break Sat 4:50 - Sun 11:00
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Sun 11:00 - 11:50 AM, The Unsung Storyteller: Crafting Narrative Through Sound, Great Hall 1 ()
Moderator: John D. Nilles; Panelists: Doug Hemphill, John D. NillesOften overlooked, the art of sound mixing is crucial to cinematic storytelling. Doug Hemphill, an Oscar-winning re-recording mixer, will delve into how sound design, dialogue, and music are meticulously blended to guide audience emotion, build immersive worlds, and propel the narrative forward, often subtly.
- Break Sun 11:50 - Sun 4:00
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Sun 4:00 - 5:50 PM, Story Time with Jonathan and Doug, Dragon Pavilion ()
Moderator: Kyle Elliott (Big Kyle); Panelists: Kyle Elliott (Big Kyle), Doug Hemphill, Jonathan MaberryCome grab a pint and chat, listen, discuss, and laugh as we go through the career and thoughts of Miscon 39 Author GoH Jonathan Maberry and Film GoH Doug Hemphill.
