Hey everyone, gather ’round for some hometown glory! I’m stoked to spill the beans about Michael Playfair, our very own Calgarian, who just snagged an Emmy for his wizardry in sound mixing for The Last of Us.
Trust me; this news is as heart-stopping as the moment he described during filming.
Picture this: microphones hanging around like party decorations, a car cruising across fields and cow patties – and Mike thinking, “No way this is gonna work!” But, oh boy, did it work! The first episode, a car, actors, and a skilled driver on the roof – chaos, but the result? Pure sound perfection.
Picture this: microphones hanging around like party decorations, a car cruising across fields and cow patties – and Mike thinking, “No way this is gonna work!” But, oh boy, did it work! The first episode, a car, actors, and a skilled driver on the roof – chaos, but the result? Pure sound perfection.
Now, The Last of Us, shot right here in Alberta with stars like Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, didn’t just stop at one award. Nope, it walked away with a total of eight at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Mike spilled the beans on his heart-stopping moment, saying, “Walking up on stage with my two cohorts, it’s a lot to take in, especially considering the top-quality shows we were up against.”
And let me tell you, the competition was no joke – Succession, The White Lotus, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Stranger Things, Better Call Saul. But our sound squad held its ground, and we’re all beaming with pride.
But it’s not just about trophies; it’s about the impact. The Last of Us didn’t just bring fictional fungus and film sets to Alberta; it brought in a whopping $141 million to our province. Damian Petti, the head honcho at the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 212 in Calgary, is all in for what’s next. He said, “The Last of Us has been amazing.
We continue to see the spinoffs, and it creates opportunities we didn’t have previously.”
Now, the plot thickens. Our Minister of Arts, Culture, and Status of Women, Tanya Fir, is taking Alberta to Hollywood! She’s out there in Los Angeles, shouting about our amazing film scene, our breathtaking locations, and our top-notch crews and talent.
Now, the plot thickens. Our Minister of Arts, Culture, and Status of Women, Tanya Fir, is taking Alberta to Hollywood! She’s out there in Los Angeles, shouting about our amazing film scene, our breathtaking locations, and our top-notch crews and talent.
Go, Tanya!
And guess what’s cooking? Season 2 of The Last of Us is in the works, and we’re shipping the production to Vancouver. The saga continues, my friends.
So, here’s to Michael Playfair, to The Last of Us, and to Alberta making some serious noise in the film world. Can’t wait for the next blockbuster tale from our neck of the woods!
And guess what’s cooking? Season 2 of The Last of Us is in the works, and we’re shipping the production to Vancouver. The saga continues, my friends.
So, here’s to Michael Playfair, to The Last of Us, and to Alberta making some serious noise in the film world. Can’t wait for the next blockbuster tale from our neck of the woods!
