‘Sirāt’s’ All-Female Sound Team on Making Oscar History and How They Captured Wind, Engines and Tires to Create a Desert Ambiance

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Spain’s Oscar entry for international feature, “Sirāt,” not only earned a nod in that category, it also made history when the film’s sound team was recognized. Supervising sound editor Laia Casanovas, re-recording mixer Yasmina Praderas and production sound mixer Amanda Villavieja are the first all-women sound team to be nominated. Casanovas says the significance of the nomination was not lost on her and the team. “Sirāt” follows Luis (Sergi López) and his son, Esteban (Brúno Nuñez), who arrive