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Architect Cinema Mastery is a post-production company built around specialized department heads working across film and television. We provide comprehensive post services including editorial, sound, color, VFX, and music through workflows that balance creative innovation with rigorous quality control. Our approach focuses on modern, efficient ways of working while maintaining the technical standards required for professional distribution. Every project delivered with consistency, precision, and the confidence that it is safe for distribution.
Our Comprehensive Offerings
Mixing
Immerse your audience in a captivating auditory experience with our audio services, including Dolby Atmos technology and expert sound design, enhancing the emotional depth and impact of your productions.
Sound Design
We treat sound design as storytelling. We craft detailed, intentional sonic worlds that support narrative, tone, and pacing while remaining controlled, organized, and delivery-safe.
Foley
Foley is performed and cut to feel natural, grounded, and seamless. Our process prioritizes realism, surrealism (when called for) sync, and consistency, giving performances weight and texture without drawing attention to the technique.
Custom Score Composition
Original score is developed in close collaboration with the creative team to support story, emotion, and pacing. From intimate cues to full orchestration, music is delivered cleanly, organized, and ready for post and distribution workflows.
Color
Color is handled with an emphasis on cohesion, accuracy, and intent. We ensure projects look consistent across scenes and displays while meeting the technical standards required for professional finishing and distribution.
Editorial
Editorial focuses on structure, pacing, and clarity. We support the creative vision while maintaining clean timelines and workflows that integrate smoothly with downstream post and delivery requirements.
VFX
VFX work is designed to integrate invisibly and efficiently. We prioritize clean composites, organized pipelines, and reliable handoffs so visual effects enhance the story without complicating delivery.
Our Post Production Team
Michael T. Silva
Founder & Creative Director
Michael is a re-recording mixer and supervising sound editor with over 20 years of experience across film and music. He previously served as Chief Engineer at Blackbeard Recording Studios and has worked closely with filmmakers who value sound as a core part of storytelling. His approach combines creative precision with methodical, modern workflows, specializing in surround sound and Dolby Atmos formats. Michael oversees the creative and technical direction of post production, ensuring every project meets professional standards for theatrical and distribution delivery.
Jordan De Cardenas
Executive Producer & Director of Operations
Jordan is a producer and marketing executive with 19 years of experience in film, television, and commercials. He supervises productions for independent genre-focused films. Jordan consults as a fractional CMO for building high-growth brands. Jordan joins Michael to lead the Architect Cinema Mastery post production house for his experience in implementing proven strategies and teams that scale.
In 2006, Jordan began his VFX experience at Troublemaker Studios with Director Robert Rodriguez. He is a University of Houston-Clear Lake alumni with a marketing degree. In 2018, Jordan cut his teeth in large-scale advertising strategy as the Brand Director & marketing executive for veteran-owned, American coffee brand, Black Rifle Coffee Company. Jordan led the marketing creative direction & built an in-house agency team, production partners, and media buyers to test thousands of commercials & digital, CTV, linear TV campaigns to develop an omni-channel marketing brand.
Jordan’s strategic partnerships include The Shepherds Studios with Wayne Carmona, Executive Producer and Showrunner for popular shows Entourage, The Last Ship, You, and SEAL Team. Jordan serves on the advisory council for the University of Houston Valenti School of Communication, supporting film students with real-world, production experience & media entrepreneurism.
Christopher Bourque
Supervising Sound Editor & Re-Recording Mixer
Chris is a supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer with decades of experience in film post-production. As the founder of Que Sound, he has led sound editorial, sound design, score mixing, and final mix workflows on a wide range of feature films and television projects. His work spans the full audio pipeline, from sound creation and editorial through immersive surround and final delivery.
Chris is known for his methodical approach, clean session organization, and ability to balance creative intent with technical precision. He collaborates closely with directors, editors, and composers to ensure sound supports story while meeting professional delivery standards. With a career that has evolved alongside major shifts in post-production technology, Chris brings deep institutional knowledge and steady leadership to every project.
Lance Treviño
Director of Music & Senior Supervising Composer
Lance Treviño is an award-winning composer whose work spans film, television, and animation, crafting bespoke scores for some of today’s most widely recognized productions. From pulse-driven action to emotionally grounded storytelling, his music is defined by strong thematic identity, scale, and narrative intent.
From humble beginnings in a small Texas town, Lance has built an international career scoring high-profile projects including AMC’s The Walking Dead, the JRPG-inspired sound of the Japanese anime Beyblade Burst Evolution, Warner Bros.’ Mortal Kombat Legends, and the hybrid orchestral score for Apple TV+’s See. His work blends orchestral and modern elements to create immersive soundscapes that support story, momentum, and emotional weight.
Dan Diaz
Senior Supervising Colorist
Dan is the founder of Suite Bread Color and a colorist with over a decade of experience in independent feature films and commercials. He brings a diligent blend of creativity and technical precision to his work. Known for his attention to detail, Dan's vibrant color grading enhances narratives across digital media and film. With a background in the visual arts and music, he seamlessly integrates visionary methods into his projects. Beyond his professional pursuits, Dan enjoys exploring other artistic avenues and sharing his passion for color with others.
Stan Hillard is known online as “CGI Stan.” He is a multi-award-winning editor, filmmaker, and visual effects artist with more than 20 years of experience in CGI and over a decade in post-production. Stan graduated from University of Houston-Downtown with a marketing degree. He’s contributed to projects for Tyler Perry Studios, Paramount/BET+, Apple TV+, Hulu, and Disney/ABC. Blending traditional VFX craftsmanship with emerging AI workflows, Stan bridges artistry and innovation to help filmmakers elevate their stories through cinematic visuals.
Stan Hillard
Head of Editorial & VFX
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