This session is aimed at expanding participants’ understanding of the power of sound in screen storytelling. It will balance aesthetics and creative opportunities with straightforward explanations of technical aspects.

We will cover all the different types of sounds used in productions, the roles they can play, the people involved in the process and different areas of the sound postproduction pipeline.

Part masterclass, full of examples and scene breakdowns, part workshop, with practical advice based on participants’ interest and part career advice, outlining different entry points into the industry.

This Launch Lab isn’t just for those pursuing a career in sound. It’s for screen practitioners across all craft departments, including producers and directors, looking to deepen their understanding of how sound shapes storytelling, enhances the cinematic experience and drives narrative.

Date:  Saturday 21 November 2026

Time: Doors 9.30am | Lab: 10.00am – 4.00pm | Networking: 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Venue:  The Mercury

Cost: Free for Mercury Members · $75 General Admission · $35 Secondary and Tertiary Students *Must present Student ID at the door.

Carlos Manrique Clavijo

Carlos Manrique Clavijo is a Colombian/Australian sound editor / sound designer, based in Kaurna Land, South Australia. He is co-founder of boutique animation company Karu-Karu and has received nominations and awards in Europe, USA, Australia and South America for best sound design, music composition and animation. He’s also run the Dolby Premiere sound studios of the South Australian Film Corporation (Mix Theatre, Foley and ADR; has been the SA rep. for the Australian Screen Sound Guild since 2020, and has worked as a tertiary education lecturer in Colombia and Australia.  

His sound credits in award-winning features and series include “The King of Kings” (starring Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan among others), Netflix Original “I Am Mother”, “Hotel Mumbai”, “The Nightingale” and children series “Gymnastics Academy” (Netflix) and “MaveriX” (ABC).