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Creative Sound Design for Short Films, from Aspen Shortsfest 2025

How do you make a short film sound big on a small budget? Recorded live at Aspen Shortsfest 2025, Glenn sits down with filmmakers Lindon Feng & Hannah Palumbo (A Bear Remembers), Louis Bhose (The Cost of Hugging), and Elham Ehsas (There Will Come Soft Rains) to explore the art of creative sound design for short films. From crafting immersive soundscapes to collaborating with sound designers and mixers under tight deadlines, this panel reveals how powerful sound choices can transform a story — even with limited resources.

Creative Sound Design for Short Films, from Aspen Shortsfest 2025

How do you make a short film sound big on a small budget? Recorded live at Aspen Shortsfest 2025, Glenn sits down with filmmakers Lindon Feng & Hannah Palumbo (A Bear Remembers), Louis Bhose (The Cost of Hugging), and Elham Ehsas (There Will Come Soft Rains) to explore the art of creative sound design for short films. From crafting immersive soundscapes to collaborating with sound designers and mixers under tight deadlines, this panel reveals how powerful sound choices can transform a story — even with limited resources.

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