The Sound of One Battle After Another
Step inside the sound design and mix of Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another, with this in-depth look at the work of the sound team. Featuring Re-recording mixer, supervising sound editor, sound designer Chris Scarabosio, Re-recording mixer Tony Villaflor and Production Sound Mixer José Antonio García.
We explore how immersive soundscapes were built, how tension was sculpted through long, slow-burn car chases, and how the mix strikes a nuanced balance between grit, realism, and cinematic scale. From chaotic riot sequences to the atmospheric “River of Hills” chase, the team breaks down how rumbles, rattles, wind, and road textures evolve into characters within the story.
We also discuss what makes collaborating with Paul Thomas Anderson so distinct—his clear vision, his creative passion, and his fully hands-on approach to shaping every moment on screen.
MOVIE STUDIO
Warner Bros. Pictures
SOUND STUDIO
Skywalker Sound
DIRECTOR
Paul Thomas Anderson
ORIGINAL MUSIC
Jonny Greenwood
Synopsis
Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.
Sound Credits
- Chelsea Body
- foley mixer
- Darren Carey
- IT engineer
- Jenna Dalla Riva
- foley editor
- Justin Doyle
- sound effects editor
- Jose Antonio Garcia
- sound mixer
- Trisha Golec
- assistant re-recording mixer
- Steve Hammond
- foley artist
- Kevin Jung
- foley editor
- Goro Koyama
- foley artist
- Colton Maddigan
- foley editor
- Derek McGinley
- assistant re-recording mixer
- Jeremy Molod
- sound editor
- Ryan Murphy
- stage engineer
- David Peifer
- digital editorial support
- Tony Pilkington
- stage engineer
- Mark Purcell
- mix technician
- Richard Quinn
- dialogue editor
- David M. Roberts
- boom operator
- Christopher Scarabosio
- re-recording mixer and supervising sound editor and sound designer
- Rachel Schroeder
- sound utility
- Kevin Schultz
- foley mixer
- Aiden Smith
- engineering services
- Tami Treadwell
- ADR mixer
- Tony Villaflor
- re-recording mixer