The Sound of 10 Cloverfield Lane

In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection interview we talk with the sound team of Director Dan Trachtenberg’s film, 10 Cloverfield Lane including Supervising Sound Editor Robert Stambler, effects sound re-recording mixer Will Files and dialogue and music sound re-recording mixer Lindsey Alvarez.

In our discussion we explore key sound scenes including the opening title sequence, alien creature vocals and ship by’s and how the sound and music team achieved a sense of confinement for the films characters.

About 10 Cloverfield Lane:

After surviving a car accident, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up to find herself in an underground bunker with two men. Howard (John Goodman) tells her that a massive chemical attack has rendered the air unbreathable, and their only hope of survival is to remain inside. Despite the comforts of home, Howard’s controlling and menacing nature makes Michelle want to escape. After taking matters into her own hands, the young woman finally discovers the truth about the outside world.

# About Director Dan Trachtenberg:

Dan Trachtenberg is an American filmmaker and podcast host. He directed the 2016 film 10 Cloverfield Lane. Trachtenberg was one of three hosts of The Totally Rad Show and a former co-host of Geekdrome. Both programs were hosted at Revision3. Trachtenberg is the director of the 2011 short film Portal: No Escape and the director of various television commercials and public service announcements.

About Bad Robot Productions:

Bad Robot Productions is an American film and television production company owned by J. J. Abrams. It is responsible for the television series Alias, Lost, Fringe, Person of Interest and Revolution alongside the feature-length films Cloverfield, Star Trek, Super 8, Star Trek Into Darkness, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 10 Cloverfield Lane and Star Trek Beyond.