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Coffee & Content: How 'Top Gun: Maverick' Won The Oscar For Sound Design

Anna Henry April 2025 Drama Lab
Posted by Richard "RB" Botto

Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in.

First up, Top Gun: Maverick was one of the biggest movies of the year. It was a film that gave you a million reasons to see it on the big screen and drew in audiences of all ages. One of the reasons this film gripped audiences is its sound design, but it's also an area that we're not aware of when we're watching. In this video from Vox, you'll see how much went into making everything you hear in this film and how immersing the audience with great sound design makes an award-winning film. 

Next, FilmCourage is giving you a great reason to skip film school and check out Stage 32 education with this video interviewing industry pro, Steven Shea. Film school can be a great way to learn your craft and find your creative voice, but in today's world, you don't need to spend six figures over four years to become a successful filmmaker. There are great resources available to you all around you, including here on Stage 32. 

As always, here at Stage 32, we love to share stories and knowledge with our fellow film fans. Know someone who would love this content? Share it with them! Tag them below! You can keep up with all of our content by subscribing to the Stage 32 YouTube. For more inspirational, educational, and motivational content on all things entertainment industry, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @rbwalksintoabar.

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.

Cheers,

RB

Vox | Why 'Top Gun: Maverick' Won the Oscar for Sound Design

FilmCourage | What to Do When Film School Rejects You

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