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What I Speak About
The Stories We Tell Ourselves Matter
After thirty years shaping the emotional journey for audiences in film and television, Micha discovered that the same principles apply off-screen. The stories we tell ourselves are just as powerful as the stories we tell the audience. They shape our emotions, our decisions, and ultimately our lives. In this talk, Micha draws on his Emmy-winning career to explore how we can become better editors of our own narratives.
The Artist and The Engineer
We grow up being told we're either a creative person or a technical one. Micha spent thirty years in Hollywood proving that's a lie. Drawing on stories from Emmy-winning productions, high-pressure deadlines, and the moments where technology nearly killed the art (and where art demanded better technology), this talk explores what happens when you stop choosing between the artist and the engineer and start using both. It's a talk about creativity, reinvention, and the surprising power of refusing to pick a lane.
Behind the Score
How does music actually get made for film and television? This keynote demystifies the real process, from the first creative conversations to the final broadcast-ready soundtrack. Drawing on decades of experience as a four-time Emmy-nominated music editor, Micha takes the audience behind the scenes of how directors, composers, editors, and post-production teams bring music from concept to completion. Designed for professionals and non-experts alike, this talk reveals how great music doesn't happen by accident.
What People Are Saying
"Micha's story-first approach has changed the way I think about my job."
Jonah Paransky, CEO, Crownpeak Technology, Inc.
"Micha Liberman's professional expertise combined with his keen sense of humor captivated the students' interest... one of the highlights of the course."
Michael Bowers, Adjunct Professor, Elon University
"Micha's one of the most important collaborators I have. His 'pearls of wisdom' that he calls 'Michaisms' have helped me guide my business and my staff to success."
Gabriel Mann, Composer, Modern Family
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The Artist and The Engineer
Aspire 2026 (AIA Conference), Asheville, NC
Exploring the false belief that you're either a technical person or a creative one, for the architecture and design community.
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TEC Tracks, The NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA
A 50-minute masterclass on how music actually gets made for film and television, presented for the TEC Tracks pro audio education program.
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The Artist and The Engineer
Binghamton University, Vestal, NY
Alumni Chat: Exploring the false belief that you're either a technical person or a creative one.
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Dede Allen Seminar Room, Motion Picture Editors Guild, Hollywood, CA
Training and technology presentation for the Motion Picture Editors Guild on music editorial workflows.
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Micha brings energy, story, and hard-won insight to every stage. If you're looking for a speaker who can connect with creative professionals, technologists, entrepreneurs, or anyone navigating the intersection of art and business, let's talk.
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