Film Audio Society will present his highest award Skip Livsay at the 62nd Annual CAS Awards in the spring. The Oscar winner and eight-time nominee will receive the 2026 Career Achievement Award on March 7.
The veteran recording artist took home the Sound Mixing Academy Award for Alfonso Cuaron's album. Gravity (2013) and received nominations for both sound mixing and sound editing for Cuaron's film. Roma (2018) and Coen brothers films True Grit (2010) and No country for old people (2007) along with the duo's nomination for the Sound Mixing Award. Inside Llewyn Davis (2013).
Other works of Lifsay during his Nice Guys, Silence of the Lambs and the Cohens Barton Fink, The Big Lebowski And The Tragedy of Macbeth. He is also a three-time CAS Award winner and three-time Emmy Award nominee, most recently for 4 little girls, he named me Malala And Frame: Michael J. Fox film.
Known for his nuanced, story-driven approach, CAS says he is constantly pushing the boundaries of what sound can achieve in film. He is also a mentor and advocate for good professionals, inspiring generations with his dedication to his craft.
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“Skip's work represents the pinnacle of our excellence,” said CAS President Peter Kurland. “His artistry and creativity have shaped the sound of some of the most celebrated films of our time. Skip's collaborations with visionary directors and his exceptional talent for storytelling have left an indelible mark on the film industry. It has been an honor to work with Skip over several decades, including sharing previous CAS Awards with him.”
Livesay said, “I am honored to receive this recognition from the Cinema Audio Society. Sound mixing is an intensely collaborative art, and I have been fortunate to work with incredibly talented directors, mixers and editors throughout my career. To be recognized by my peers, people whose work I deeply admire, means the world to me.”
