Beau Baker CAS
With a degree from the renowned USC School of Cinema, Beau Baker CAS has over 46 years of experience in production sound recording. He has traveled worldwide on such films as Ladyhawke, nominated for a Best Sound Academy Award, and all over the US with over 30 features to his credit, including Twister, Blade Runner, and Cruel Intentions. He has over 400 episodes of popular television such as Grey’s Anatomy, Angel, One Mississippi, and House M.D.
Juan Cisneros CAS
Juan Cisneros CAS is from Lima, Peru, and has been based in Los Angeles since 1989. With over 26 years of experience, he has won two Emmys, and three Emmy nominations. His work includes shows like House M.D., Real Husbands of Hollywood, Pam & Tommy, Mayans MC, Truth be Told, and Station 19. Juan is a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Cinema Audio Society, having served on the Board of Directors for Local 695 and currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Cinema Audio Society. His career reflects his unwavering dedication, talent, and commitment to excellence in the entertainment industry.
Devendra Cleary CAS
Devendra Cleary CAS is a Los Angeles-based Y-1 Production Sound Mixer. Recently completed filming Star Wars: Skeleton Crew for Lucasfilm, Wolfs for Apple Original Films, and Twisters for Universal Pictures. Currently serving his second term as Vice President here at I.A.T.S.E. Local 695 and has served on the Board of Directors since 2015. He’s also currently a Board member for the Cinema Audio Society. He joined Local 695 as a Y-7a in 2001.
Bill Kaplan CAS
My father started in film in the silent days. My first Local 695 feature was Animal House, 47 years ago. I have received seven Oscar nominations. I have two wonderfully successful children. I’m almost 80, still working full time and loving it.
Josh Levy
Joshua Levy Owner/Operator Joshvideo LLC on-set video services. 30-Year member Local 695. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Josh’s parents were both in the entertainment business. His grandfather was a Sound Editor for Filmation Animation and Josh was lucky enough to get the a call one day to try out “Video-Assist.” He started his journey in feature films and now finds himself working primarily on streaming episodic productions. He feels that we are all blessed to be a part of the best Local in the motion picture industry, stating that “The talent and skill levels of our members is second to none.”
Ryan Pedersen
Ryan Pedersen has loved sound his whole life, even as a little kid. He originally planned on working in live sound or recording music in studios but found his way into film production and has been doing that ever since. He has seen a large portion of the world from his early documentary work but now spends most of his time in Los Angeles doing music playback or mixing scripted projects. When not on set or at home with his wife and four kids, he finds refuge at his train club at Griffith Park.