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Award Winning Life Lessons with Academy Award Winning Sound Mixer Chris Newman

Sunday, May 22, 2011

(MERREL NOTE:  I had a wonderful time speaking with Chris Newman. His candor and intensity for filmmaking was refreshing. This article originally appeared in the most recent issue of Sound & Picture Magazine) Award Winning Life Lessons with Chris Newman   Newman & David Moshlak from the set of Shamus There are a handful of [...]

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What’s Merrel up to April 2011

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

But, I’m just a dude who loves his craft(s), and has his hand in 15 little fires at any given moment. I’m out to learn from the world. What does it take to keep my engine running? I’m excited to share some of the things I’ve been working on, will be working on, and where you can see me in LA this month:

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Work: CIA Confidential

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Last year, I spent a good portion of my time doing production work on CIA Confidential for National Geographic. I’ve since moved onto other documentary work for television and film in addition to my screenwriting and development duties elsewhere. Doc work experience was a great for me. In fact, every screenwriter should work on at [...]

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