Jose Antonia Garcia

Biography

José Antonio García is one of the most respected sound mixers in the film industry, known for his "zen-like" presence on set and his commitment to capturing the organic truth of a performance. Born and raised in Mexico City, he developed a passion for sound by listening to the bustling atmosphere of the city's central markets. García has been a key figure in the "Mexican Wave" of Hollywood, frequently collaborating with visionaries like Alfonso Cuarón on the 2018 masterpiece Roma. In 2025, he reached a career pinnacle as the production sound mixer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. His work on the film, balancing the intimacy of whispered dialogue with the "thunderous roar" of high-speed chases—earned him a 2026 Academy Award nomination for Best Sound.