Goldcrest Post’s Bob Chefalas and Jacob Ribicoff Nominated for 2025 Emmy Award for Sound Work on Apple TV+ Series Severance

Goldcrest Post is proud to announce that Re-Recording Mixers Bob Chefalas and Jacob Ribicoff have been nominated for a 2025 Primetime Emmy® Award in the category of Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) for their work on the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series Severance. Ribicoff is also nominated for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) as Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer for the show.

Chefalas and Ribicoff share the Mixing nomination with Production Mixer David Schwartz and Foley Mixer George Lara. Ribicoff shares the Editing nomination with Dialogue Editor/ADR Editor Gregg Swiatlowski, Foley Editor Eric Strausser, Music Editors Sam Zeines and Felipe Pacheco, and Foley Artists Marko Costanzo and Alex Wang. The psychological thriller, set in the eerie corporate world of Lumon Industries, led all drama series with an impressive 27 nominations this year.

This latest honor marks Chefalas’s fourth Emmy nomination and Ribicoff’s ninth. Ribicoff previously won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2008 for his sound work on the PBS documentary series The War.

Severance’s soundscape is an integral part of its unsettling atmosphere. Sound post production is spearheaded by Chefalas and Ribicoff alongside Supervising Dialogue/ADR Editor Gregg Swiatlowski. Nicole Tessier oversees mix and editorial scheduling, while Raina Cagio produces ADR and loop group sessions. Maintaining a consistent sound team has been essential to realizing the show’s intricate sonic world.

“It’s a tricky show,” notes Producer Diana Dekajlo. “Bob, Jacob and Gregg know exactly what we need when we walk into the room. They’re fantastic creative partners and brought ideas that built on what we accomplished in Season One.”

Domenic Rom, Managing Director of Goldcrest Post, congratulated the team on their well-deserved recognition. “We couldn’t be prouder of Bob and Jacob,” says Rom. “Their exceptional artistry and dedication to the craft continue to set the bar for excellence in sound post. We’re thrilled to see their talents honored by the Television Academy.”

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on September 14, 2025.