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'''Jack Levy''' is an American supervising sound editor and founder of [[AnEFX]] who worked on the [[Miniseries, Night 1|Miniseries]] and 46 episodes of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_levy_bsg_46_episodes">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407362/fullcredits/#:~:text=Jack%20Levy,46%20episodes|title=Battlestar Galactica (TV Series 2004–2009) - Full cast & crew|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=November 16, 2025}}</ref> Levy won the 2009 Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for the series finale "[[Daybreak, Part II]]," working alongside [[Daniel Colman]], MPSE.<ref group="external" name="televisionacademy_levy_daybreak_emmy_win">{{cite web|url=https://www.televisionacademy.com/shows/battlestar-galactica#:~:text=Daniel%20Colman%2C%20MPSE%2C%20Supervising%20Sound%20Editor,Jack%20Levy%2C%20Supervising%20Sound%20Editor|title=Battlestar Galactica - 2009 Emmy Winner|publisher=Television Academy|accessdate=November 16, 2025}}</ref> He also received an Emmy nomination for ''[[w:Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome|Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome]]'' (2012).<ref group="external" name="televisionacademy_levy_blood_chrome_win">{{cite web|url=https://www.emmys.com/bios/jack-levy#:~:text=Battlestar%20Galactica%3A%20Blood%20%26%20Chrome,Winner|title=Jack Levy - Emmy Awards: Blood & Chrome|publisher=Television Academy|accessdate=November 16, 2025}}</ref>
'''Jack Levy''' is an American supervising sound editor and founder of [[AnEFX]] who worked on the [[Miniseries, Night 1|Miniseries]] and 46 episodes of the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_levy_bsg_46_episodes">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407362/fullcredits/#:~:text=Jack%20Levy,46%20episodes|title=Battlestar Galactica (TV Series 2004–2009) - Full cast & crew|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=November 16, 2025}}</ref> Levy won the 2009 Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for the series finale "[[Daybreak, Part II]]," working alongside [[Daniel Colman]], MPSE.<ref group="external" name="televisionacademy_levy_daybreak_emmy_win">{{cite web|url=https://www.televisionacademy.com/shows/battlestar-galactica#:~:text=Daniel%20Colman%2C%20MPSE%2C%20Supervising%20Sound%20Editor,Jack%20Levy%2C%20Supervising%20Sound%20Editor|title=Battlestar Galactica - 2009 Emmy Winner|publisher=Television Academy|accessdate=November 16, 2025}}</ref> He also received an Emmy nomination for ''[[w:Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome|Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome]]'' (2012).<ref group="external" name="televisionacademy_levy_blood_chrome_win">{{cite web|url=https://www.emmys.com/bios/jack-levy#:~:text=Battlestar%20Galactica%3A%20Blood%20%26%20Chrome,Winner|title=Jack Levy - Emmy Awards: Blood & Chrome|publisher=Television Academy|accessdate=November 16, 2025}}</ref>

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Jack Levy
Role: Supervising Sound Editor
BSG Universe: Re-imagined Series and Caprica
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Jack Levy is an American supervising sound editor and founder of AnEFX who worked on the Miniseries and 46 episodes of the Re-imagined Series.[external 1] Levy won the 2009 Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for the series finale "Daybreak, Part II," working alongside Daniel Colman, MPSE.[external 2] He also received an Emmy nomination for Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome (2012).[external 3]

Levy founded the Burbank-based sound design and post-production audio studio AnEFX in 1992, building it into one of the entertainment industry's premier facilities for television, film, video games, and podcast production.[external 4] His career spans over 112 documented credits across film, television, video games, and emerging media, with approximately 30 personal awards and nominations including multiple Emmys and Golden Reel Awards.[external 5]

Career

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Early Sound Design and Film Work

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Levy began his career in music production, working with notable artists including Herb Alpert, The Temptations, Ray Charles, and George Clinton before transitioning to film and television sound design.[external 6] His early film credits include sound effects work on Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness (1992), where he worked alongside sound designers Alan Howarth and Steven D. Williams at Skywalker Sound.[external 7]

Other film credits include The Invisible Man (2000) and the acclaimed documentary Food, Inc. (2008).[external 8] Levy also worked on PBS's American Experience series (2000-2017), earning an Emmy nomination for sound editing on the episode "Two Days in October."[external 9]

Founding AnEFX

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In 1992, Levy founded AnEFX, initially working independently from his home before eventually establishing a Burbank facility in 1998.[external 10] The warehouse-style building was converted into a state-of-the-art facility featuring multiple Avid Pro Tools-based audio suites, an ADR room with various ISDN monitoring flavors, and an unusually large Foley stage equipped with a water tank and direct street access for oversize objects.[external 11]

AnEFX's client-focused approach included a full-time chef serving meals for employees and clients, fostering collaborative working relationships.[external 12] Levy's business philosophy emphasized exceptional customer service regardless of project size or budget, and the studio operated without a dedicated sales person, relying entirely on word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied clients.[external 13] The studio also provided archiving services beyond client contracts, enabling quick turnaround for DVD releases and additional formats.[external 14]

Battlestar Galactica Franchise

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Levy served as supervising sound editor on the Miniseries, working alongside sound designer Daniel Colman, re-recording mixers Kevin Patrick Burns and Todd Orr, and the sound team that established the franchise's distinctive audio aesthetic.[external 15] The 2003 miniseries earned Levy his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special.[external 16]

Levy continued as supervising sound editor throughout the regular series (2004-2009), working on 46 episodes across all four seasons.[external 1] He received Emmy nominations for sound editing on "Exodus, Part II" in 2007 and the series finale "Daybreak, Part II" in 2009.[external 17] The team won the 2009 Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for "Daybreak (Part 2)," with Levy and Daniel Colman, MPSE (Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer), leading a team that included Vince Balunas (Dialogue/ADR Editor), Sam C. Lewis (Sound Effects Editor), and foley artists Doug Madick and Rick Partlow.[external 2]

In 2012, Levy was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special for Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome.[external 3] He also received multiple Golden Reel Award nominations for his work on Blood & Chrome and Caprica.[external 18]

In a 2012 interview, Levy discussed the unique sound design challenges of adapting Battlestar Galactica for video games, noting the series' distinctive "soft, round sound, more like being underwater than in outer space" contrasted with typical space combat expectations of "big rocket engines and laser shots."[external 19] He described the process of balancing the show's established aesthetic with gamers' desire for more immediate, primal audio feedback.[external 20]

Expanded Television Career

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Beyond Battlestar Galactica, Levy built an extensive television career as supervising sound editor on numerous series. His credits include Gossip Girl (2007-2010),[external 21] Psych (2006-2014, 70 episodes),[external 22] Suits (2011-2015),[external 23] Nashville (2012-2013),[external 24] Royal Pains (2009),[external 25] and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013-2016).[external 26]

Levy earned a Golden Reel Award nomination for Best Sound in a Series for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in 2013.[external 27] Additional science fiction series credits include Defiance (2013), Alphas (2011-2013), Warehouse 13 (2011), and Mr. Robot (2015).[external 28]

Later credits include Outlander (2014-2015),[external 29] Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2014-2018, 40 episodes),[external 30] The Son (2017),[external 31] Emerald City (2017),[external 32] Good Behavior (2016-2017),[external 33] Shut Eye (2016),[external 34] Channel Zero (2016),[external 35] and Lifeline (2017), which was executive produced by Dwayne Johnson.[external 36]

Podcast Production and Recent Work

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In recent years, Levy has transitioned into podcast production, serving as executive producer, director, and audio specialist for multiple projects. He founded Manifest Media Productions and currently serves as Chief Creative Officer.[external 37] His podcast work includes collaborations with iHeartMedia, Universal, Audible, and other major platforms.[external 38]

Recent podcast credits include executive producer and supervising sound editor roles on Table Read Podcast (2023-2025) and The Lower Bottoms (2021), an iHeartMedia production.[external 39] In a 2020 podcast interview, Levy discussed sound design techniques, loop groups/walla recording, and performance in ADR recording environments.[external 40]

Professional Philosophy and Industry Impact

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Levy has mentored numerous sound professionals who have collectively earned over 130 nominations and approximately 20 award wins.[external 41] He is recognized in the industry as a "Go-To" audio expert, problem solver, and resource for leadership of the entire production lifecycle from inception to delivery.[external 42]

His work has spanned collaborations with Warner Bros., Sony, Universal, Amazon, Hulu, HBO, Marvel, Disney, and virtually every major studio and network.[external 43] In video games, Levy has worked with Electronic Arts, Philips Interactive, and Walt Disney Interactive, while in music his credits include projects for Warner Bros., Motown, Paisley Park, and Capitol Records.[external 44]

Levy describes his approach to audio production as focused on enabling entertainers to effectively tell stories through the highest quality sound, with emphasis on delivering perfection within budget, deadline, and technical specifications.[external 45]

Personal Life

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Jack Levy was born in Minneapolis and raised in Buffalo, New York, where his family owned retail businesses.[external 46] His father's emphasis on equal customer service regardless of purchase size influenced Levy's own business philosophy at AnEFX.[external 47] After time living in Alaska, Levy moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career in sound design.[external 48]

Levy was married to Jill Carpenter Levy from May 6, 2000, until their divorce on September 1, 2012, and has three sons.[external 49] He maintains chickens at his home and brings fresh eggs to the studio kitchen daily, using this routine as a reminder of his goal to make AnEFX "completely different from other studios."[external 50] Levy reports operating on approximately four hours of sleep per night, allowing him time for both work and family.[external 51]

Levy also uses the alternative professional name John A. Levy.[external 52]

Awards and Recognition

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Levy has received approximately 30 personal awards and nominations throughout his career.[external 5]

Emmy Awards:

  • 2012 – Primetime Emmy, Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome) – Winner[external 3]
  • 2009 – Primetime Emmy, Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series (Battlestar Galactica, "Daybreak, Part 2") – Winner[external 2]
  • 2007 – Primetime Emmy nomination (Battlestar Galactica, "Exodus, Part 2")[external 17]
  • 2007 – Primetime Emmy nomination (American Experience, "Two Days in October")[external 9]
  • 2005 – Primetime Emmy nomination (Battlestar Galactica series)[external 53]
  • 2004 – Primetime Emmy nomination (Battlestar Galactica miniseries, night 2)[external 16]

Golden Reel Awards (Motion Picture Sound Editors):

  • 2014 – Golden Reel Award nomination, Best Sound Editing - Long Form Sound Effects and Foley in Television (Defiance, "Pilot")[external 54]
  • 2013 – Golden Reel Award nomination, Best Sound Editing - Short Form Sound Effects and Foley in Television (Alphas, "Wake up Call")[external 55]
  • 2013 – Golden Reel Award nomination, Best Sound Editing - Computer Episodic Entertainment (Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome)[external 18]
  • 2012 – Golden Reel Award nomination (Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome)[external 18]
  • 2011 – Golden Reel Award nomination (Alphas)[external 18]
  • 2011 – Golden Reel Award nomination (Red Faction: Origins)[external 18]
  • 2011 – Golden Reel Award nomination (Warehouse 13, "Of Monsters and Men")[external 18]
  • 2009 – Golden Reel Award nomination (Caprica)[external 18]

Levy is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Motion Picture Sound Editors (M.P.S.E.).[external 56]

References

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External Sources

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Battlestar Galactica (TV Series 2004–2009) - Full cast & crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Battlestar Galactica - 2009 Emmy Winner (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Television Academy. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Jack Levy - Emmy Awards: Blood & Chrome (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Television Academy. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ Jack Levy - Founder of AnEFX (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Ideamensch (December 15, 2019). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jack Levy - Awards and Credits (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ Jack Levy - Music Production Background (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Ideamensch (December 15, 2019). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ Jack Levy - Army of Darkness (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ Jack Levy - Film Credits (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Jack Levy - American Experience Emmy Nomination (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Television Academy. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  10. ↑ AnEFX History - Founded 1992 (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Pro Sound Network (July 2, 2012). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  11. ↑ AnEFX Facility Features (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Pro Sound Network (July 2, 2012). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  12. ↑ AnEFX Client Service Approach (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Pro Sound Network (July 2, 2012). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ AnEFX Word-of-Mouth Marketing (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Pro Sound Network (July 2, 2012). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  14. ↑ AnEFX Archiving Services (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Pro Sound Network (July 2, 2012). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  15. ↑ Battlestar Galactica Miniseries - Jack Levy Credits (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Battlestar Galactica Miniseries - Emmy Nomination (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Jack Levy - Exodus Part 2 Emmy Nomination (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Television Academy. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 Jack Levy - Golden Reel Nominations (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  19. ↑ Jack Levy on BSG Sound Design (content archived on Archive.org) (in English). Pro Sound Network (July 2, 2012). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  20. ↑ Jack Levy on BSG Video Game Sound (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Pro Sound Network (July 2, 2012). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  21. ↑ Jack Levy - Gossip Girl (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  22. ↑ Jack Levy - Psych 70 Episodes (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  23. ↑ Jack Levy - Suits (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  24. ↑ Jack Levy - Nashville (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  25. ↑ Jack Levy - Royal Pains (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  26. ↑ Jack Levy - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  27. ↑ Jack Levy - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Golden Reel (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  28. ↑ Jack Levy - Science Fiction Credits (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  29. ↑ Jack Levy - Outlander (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  30. ↑ Jack Levy - Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  31. ↑ Jack Levy - The Son (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  32. ↑ Jack Levy - Emerald City (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  33. ↑ Jack Levy - Good Behavior (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  34. ↑ Jack Levy - Shut Eye (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  35. ↑ Jack Levy - Channel Zero (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  36. ↑ Jack Levy - Lifeline with Dwayne Johnson (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  37. ↑ Jack Levy - Manifest Media Productions CCO (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  38. ↑ Jack Levy - Podcast Platform Collaborations (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  39. ↑ Jack Levy - Recent Podcast Work (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  40. ↑ Emmy-winning Sound Pro Jack Levy & Actress Lara Gold (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Apple Podcasts: The Storytellers Conservatory (March 6, 2020). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  41. ↑ Jack Levy - Mentorship and Industry Impact (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  42. ↑ Jack Levy - Go-To Audio Expert (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  43. ↑ Jack Levy - Major Studio Collaborations (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  44. ↑ Jack Levy - Video Game and Music Credits (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  45. ↑ Jack Levy - Professional Approach (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  46. ↑ Jack Levy - Buffalo Background (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Ideamensch (December 15, 2019). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  47. ↑ Jack Levy - Father's Customer Service Philosophy (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Pro Sound Network (July 2, 2012). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  48. ↑ Jack Levy - Alaska to LA Journey (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Ideamensch (December 15, 2019). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  49. ↑ Jack Levy - Family Information (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  50. ↑ Jack Levy - Chickens and Studio Philosophy (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Ideamensch (December 15, 2019). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  51. ↑ Jack Levy - Work-Life Balance (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Ideamensch (December 15, 2019). Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  52. ↑ Jack Levy - Alternative Name (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  53. ↑ Jack Levy - 2005 BSG Emmy Nomination (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Television Academy. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  54. ↑ Jack Levy - Defiance Golden Reel Nomination (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  55. ↑ Jack Levy - Alphas Golden Reel Nomination (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
  56. ↑ Jack Levy - Professional Memberships (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). LinkedIn. Retrieved on November 16, 2025.
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