Editing Sam C. Lewis

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'''Sam C. Lewis''' is an American sound editor who worked as a sound effects editor and supervising foley editor on ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' during the series' final season.<ref group="external" name="imdb_lewis_battlestar_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2438719/#:~:text=Battlestar%20Galactica-,8.7,-TV%20Series|title=Sam C. Lewis|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref> His work on the series earned him multiple Emmy nominations, including a win for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series in 2009 for the episode "[[Daybreak, Part II|Daybreak, Part II]]".<ref group="external" name="emmys_2009_bsg_sound_editing_win">{{cite web|url=https://www.televisionacademy.com/shows/battlestar-galactica#:~:text=Outstanding%20Sound%20Editing%20For%20A%20Series%20-%202009|title=Battlestar Galactica|publisher=Television Academy|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== ''Battlestar Galactica'' (2008-2009) ===

Lewis joined the sound department of ''Battlestar Galactica'' during the show's [[Season 4 (2008-09)|final season]] in 2008, working on 20 episodes through the series conclusion in 2009.<ref group="external" name="imdb_lewis_battlestar_credits" /> He served primarily as a sound effects editor and supervising foley editor, working alongside supervising sound editor Daniel Colman.<ref group="external" name="emmys_2009_lewis_sound_effects_editor">{{cite web|url=https://www.televisionacademy.com/shows/battlestar-galactica#:~:text=Sam%20C.%20Lewis%2C%20Sound%20Effects%20Editor|title=Battlestar Galactica|publisher=Television Academy|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>

==== Emmy Award and Nominations ====

Lewis's work on ''Battlestar Galactica'' earned him significant recognition from the Television Academy. He received four Emmy Award nominations for his contributions to the series' sound editing:<ref group="external" name="imdb_lewis_bsg_emmy_nominations">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407362/awards/#:~:text=Sam%20C.%20Lewis%20(supervising%20foley%20editor)|title=Battlestar Galactica Awards|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>

* '''2009 - Winner''': Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for "[[Daybreak, Part II|Daybreak, Part II]]" (as Sound Effects Editor)<ref group="external" name="emmys_2009_bsg_sound_editing_win" />
* '''2009 - Nominee''': Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]" (as Supervising Foley Editor)<ref group="external" name="imdb_lewis_bsg_emmy_nominations" />
* '''2008 - Nominee''': Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series (as Supervising Foley Editor)<ref group="external" name="imdb_lewis_bsg_emmy_nominations" />
* '''2008 - Nominee''': Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for "[[Razor]]" (as Supervising Foley Editor)<ref group="external" name="imdb_lewis_bsg_emmy_nominations" />

The Emmy-winning work on "Daybreak, Part II" was a collaborative effort with [[Daniel Colman]] (Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer), [[Jack Levy]] (Supervising Sound Editor), [[Vince Balunas]] (Dialogue/ADR Editor), [[Doug Maddik]] (Foley Artist), [[Rick Partlow]] (Foley Artist), and [[Michael Baber]] (Music Editor).<ref group="external" name="emmys_2009_bsg_sound_editing_win" />

=== Post-''Battlestar Galactica'' Career ===

Following his work on ''Battlestar Galactica'', Lewis established himself as a highly sought-after sound professional in television and film. He has worked extensively in multiple sound disciplines, including sound editing, foley editing, ADR supervision, and supervising sound editing roles.<ref group="external" name="imdb_lewis_career_overview">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2438719/#:~:text=Sound%20Department-,Editorial%20Department,-Editor|title=Sam C. Lewis|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>

==== ''What We Do in the Shadows'' ====

Lewis worked on the comedy horror series ''[[Wikipedia:What We Do in the Shadows (TV series)|What We Do in the Shadows]]'' from 2019 to 2024 as supervising foley editor and foley editor.<ref group="external" name="imdb_lewis_shadows">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2438719/#:~:text=What%20We%20Do%20in%20the%20Shadows-,8.5,-TV%20Series|title=Sam C. Lewis|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref> His work on the series earned him multiple Emmy nominations:

* '''2022 - Nominee''': Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation<ref group="external" name="emmys_2022_shadows_nomination">{{cite web|url=https://www.televisionacademy.com/awards/nominees-winners/2022/outstanding-sound-editing-comedy-or-drama-series-half-hour-and-animation#:~:text=Sam%20C.%20Lewis|title=Outstanding Sound Editing Comedy Or Drama Series Half Hour And Animation 2022|publisher=Television Academy|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>
* '''2020 - Nominee''': Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation (as Foley Editor)<ref group="external" name="emmys_2020_shadows_nomination">{{cite web|url=https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2020/outstanding-sound-editing-comedy-or-drama-series-half-hour-and-animation#:~:text=Sam%20C.%20Lewis%2C%20Foley%20Editor|title=Outstanding Sound Editing Comedy Or Drama Series Half Hour And Animation 2020|publisher=Television Academy|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>
* '''2019 - Nominee''': Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation (as Supervising Foley Editor)<ref group="external" name="emmys_2019_shadows_nomination">{{cite web|url=https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2019/outstanding-sound-editing-comedy-or-drama-series-half-hour-and-animation#:~:text=Sam%20C.%20Lewis%2C%20Supervising%20Foley%20Editor|title=Outstanding Sound Editing Comedy Or Drama Series Half Hour And Animation 2019|publisher=Television Academy|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>

==== Other Notable Work ====

Lewis has worked as supervising sound editor on several high-profile television series, including ''[[Wikipedia:Outer Banks (TV series)|Outer Banks]]'' (2020-2024), ''[[Wikipedia:A Million Little Things|A Million Little Things]]'' (2018-2023), and ''[[Wikipedia:Chucky (TV series)|Chucky]]'' (2021-2024).<ref group="external" name="imdb_lewis_supervising_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2438719/#:~:text=Outer%20Banks-,7.5,-TV%20Series|title=Sam C. Lewis|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref> He has also served as ADR mixer on major film productions including ''[[Wikipedia:Rebel Moon|Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire]]'' (2023) and ''Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver'' (2024).<ref group="external" name="imdb_lewis_rebel_moon">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2438719/#:~:text=Rebel%20Moon%20-%20Part%20One%3A%20A%20Child%20of%20Fire-,5.6,-adr%20mixer|title=Sam C. Lewis|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>

His work on ''[[Wikipedia:Mrs. Davis|Mrs. Davis]]'' (2023) earned him a nomination for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special at the 2023 Emmy Awards.<ref group="external" name="emmys_2023_mrs_davis_nomination">{{cite web|url=https://www.televisionacademy.com/awards/nominees-winners/2023/outstanding-sound-editing-for-a-miniseries-movie-or-a-special#:~:text=Mrs.%20Davis|title=Outstanding Sound Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special 2023|publisher=Television Academy|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>

== Recognition ==

Throughout his career, Lewis has accumulated substantial industry recognition. As of 2025, he has won one Primetime Emmy Award and received a total of four wins and 26 nominations across various sound editing categories.<ref group="external" name="imdb_lewis_awards_total">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2438719/#:~:text=Won%201%20Primetime%20Emmy-,4%20wins%20%26%2026%20nominations%20total,-Outer%20Banks|title=Sam C. Lewis|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref> His Emmy nominations span multiple categories, including sound editing for series, limited series, and half-hour comedy/drama programming.

In 2024, Lewis received an Emmy nomination for his work as foley mixer on ''[[Wikipedia:Hacks (TV series)|Hacks]]'', specifically for the episode "Just For Laughs."<ref group="external" name="mixonline_2024_emmy_nominations_hacks">{{cite web|url=https://www.mixonline.com/business/2024-emmy-award-nominations-for-sound-announced#:~:text=Sam%20C.%20Lewis%2C%20Foley%20Mixer-,Hacks,-•%20Just%20For%20Laughs|title=2024 Emmy Award Nominations for Sound Announced|publisher=Mix|date=July 17, 2024|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>

In addition to his Primetime Emmy, Lewis has also won two Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards in 2009 and 2010 for best sound editing in short form sound effects and foley in television.<ref group="external" name="aurasound_lewis_golden_reels">{{cite web|url=https://aurasoundandcolor.com/about-us/#:~:text=He%20was%20also%20awarded%202%20Motion%20Picture%20Sound%20Editors%20Golden%20Reels%20in%202009%20and%202010%20for%20best%20sound%20editing%20%E2%80%93%20short%20form%20sound%20effects%20and%20foley%20in%20TV|title=About us|publisher=Aura Sound and Color|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>

== Aura Sound & Color ==

In 2017, Lewis co-founded Aura Sound & Color, a boutique-style, full-service post-production sound studio in [[Wikipedia:Burbank, California|Burbank, California]], with his wife Melani Lewis.<ref group="external" name="aurasound_founding_2017">{{cite web|url=https://aurasoundandcolor.com/about-us/#:~:text=in%202017%20Aura%20Sound%20%26%20Color%20was%20born|title=About us|publisher=Aura Sound and Color|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref> The studio was conceived during a transitional period in Lewis's career when the space in Burbank became available. The decision to open the studio was made in August 2017, and by November it was fully operational.<ref group="external" name="aurasound_quick_launch">{{cite web|url=https://aurasoundandcolor.com/about-us/#:~:text=The%20decision%20was%20made%20in%20August%20and%20by%20November%20it%20was%20up%20and%20running|title=About us|publisher=Aura Sound and Color|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>

Located at 217 N Lake Street in Burbank, Aura Sound & Color provides comprehensive post-production services for broadcast, film, commercials, and podcasts, including sound editorial, sound mixing, foley, and ADR.<ref group="external" name="lamusic_aura_services">{{cite web|url=https://losangelesmusic.io/best-automated-dialogue-replacement-adr-recording-studios-los-angeles/aura-sound-color#:~:text=217%20N%20Lake%20St.%0ABurbank%2C%20CA%2091502|title=Aura Sound & Color|publisher=Los Angeles Music|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref> The studio's boutique size enables personalized client experiences, with direct access to post-production professionals throughout every project from creation to delivery.<ref group="external" name="aurasound_boutique_approach">{{cite web|url=https://aurasoundandcolor.com/about-us/#:~:text=Our%20small%20size%20gives%20us%20the%20opportunity%20to%20offer%20every%20client%20a%20one-on-one%20experience%20with%20the%20team%20who%20will%20be%20involved%20with%20your%20project|title=About us|publisher=Aura Sound and Color|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>

As studio founder, Lewis remains heavily involved with both the technical and creative aspects of every project at Aura.<ref group="external" name="aurasound_lewis_involvement">{{cite web|url=https://aurasoundandcolor.com/about-us/#:~:text=Sam%20has%20a%20passion%20for%20sound%20and%20is%20heavily%20involved%20with%20the%20technical%20and%20creative%20aspects%20of%20every%20project%20at%20Aura|title=About us|publisher=Aura Sound and Color|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref> The studio maintains state-of-the-art facilities supporting the latest broadcast and theatrical standards.<ref group="external" name="aurasound_state_of_art">{{cite web|url=https://aurasoundandcolor.com/about-us/#:~:text=Our%20state%20of%20the%20art%20facility%20can%20support%20the%20latest%20in%20broadcast%20and%20theatrical%20standards%20in%20every%20aspect%20of%20the%20process|title=About us|publisher=Aura Sound and Color|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref>

== Filmography (Selected) ==

Lewis's extensive filmography includes work on numerous television series and films across various sound roles:

'''Television Series:'''
* ''Monarch: Legacy of Monsters'' (2026, upcoming) - ADR Supervisor
* ''The Runarounds'' (2025) - Supervising Sound Editor
* ''Clean Slate'' (2025) - Supervising Sound Editor
* ''What We Do in the Shadows'' (2019-2024) - Supervising Foley Editor/Foley Editor
* ''Outer Banks'' (2020-2024) - Supervising Sound Editor/Supervising Foley Editor/ADR Mixer
* ''Chucky'' (2021-2024) - Supervising Sound Editor/Co-Supervising Sound Editor
* ''A Million Little Things'' (2018-2023) - Supervising Sound Editor
* ''Battlestar Galactica'' (2008-2009) - Sound Effects Editor/Supervising Foley Editor

'''Films:'''
* ''A Big Bold Beautiful Journey'' (2025) - ADR Engineer
* ''The First Omen'' (2024) - ADR Mixer
* ''Immaculate'' (2024) - Foley Mixer
* ''Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver'' (2024) - ADR Mixer
* ''Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire'' (2023) - ADR Mixer<ref group="external" name="imdb_lewis_career_overview" />

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