Hi, I’m Chris Porter, a Los Angeles-based writer, composer, and sound designer crafting transformative narrative experiences across concert works, film, podcasts, theatre, and immersive events. I work where words, music, and sound fuse to move audiences and tell stories that matter. I love collaborating with directors and producers to bring visions to life and leave a lasting impact. Hi, I’m driven by the belief that storytelling is a collaborative craft. Over the years I’ve led multidisciplinary teams on immersive theater, AR, and audio-drama projects, crafting original scores and immersive soundscapes that pull people into new worlds.…

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Hi, I’m Chris Porter, a Los Angeles-based writer, composer, and sound designer crafting transformative narrative experiences across concert works, film, podcasts, theatre, and immersive events. I work where words, music, and sound fuse to move audiences and tell stories that matter. I love collaborating with directors and producers to bring visions to life and leave a lasting impact. Hi, I’m driven by the belief that storytelling is a collaborative craft. Over the years I’ve led multidisciplinary teams on immersive theater, AR, and audio-drama projects, crafting original scores and immersive soundscapes that pull people into new worlds.…

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Hi, I’m Chris Porter, a Los Angeles-based writer, composer, and sound designer crafting transformative narrative experiences across concert works, film, podcasts, theatre, and immersive events. I work where words, music, and sound fuse to move audiences and tell stories that matter. I love collaborating with directors and producers to bring visions to life and leave a lasting impact.

Hi, I’m driven by the belief that storytelling is a collaborative craft. Over the years I’ve led multidisciplinary teams on immersive theater, AR, and audio-drama projects, crafting original scores and immersive soundscapes that pull people into new worlds.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Writer at Brassroots District
January 1, 2026 - Present
A soul and funk band immersive experience encasing a concert; collaborated with producers, directors, and consultants to craft a heartfelt and engrossing narrative around a historic venue.
Writer at Brassroots District LA '74
January 1, 2026 - Present
A soul and funk band immersive experience; worked with producers, directors, and consultants to create a heartfelt and engrossing narrative around an actual rock concert at a historic venue.
Sound and Music Director, Composer, Unity Implementer at Ghosts in the Machine
January 1, 2024 - Present
Narrative Augmented Reality experience set in Griffith Park; created sound design and score to convey plot in abstract interactive moments; supervised dialog recording, editing, and Unity implementation.
Sound Designer, Composer, Unity Implementer at Ghosts in the Machine
December 31, 2023 - September 15, 2024
A Narrative Augmented Reality Experience set in Griffith Park; created sound design and score to convey plot in abstract interactive moments; supervised all dialog recording, editing, and implementation in Unity.
Music Director, Sound Designer, Producer at Winter Fest OC
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Led team in creation of North Pole Journey (interactive show), two mainstage shows, and Santa experience; developed lore and integrated original music and sound design for live performance.
Composer, Sound Designer, Writer at Winter Fest OC
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
A fully immersive and family-friendly Winter Carnival attended by over 100,000 guests; led team in creation of North Pole Journey (an interactive show), two mainstage shows, and personalized Santa experience; created unique lore and integrated with shows.
Collaborator at Impact Museums
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Collaborated on immersive museum projects; contributed sound design and narrative elements to installations.
Collaborator at Meow Wolf
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Contributed to immersive experiences as part of Meow Wolf projects.
Creator, Writer, Co-Director, Co-Producer, Composer at SOLAR: The Podcast (CurtCo Media)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created, wrote, and composed the score for a 12-episode audio drama about astronauts trapped on a damaged ship in close orbit to the sun; supervised post production, mixed in Dolby Atmos; outlines for multi-season arcs and potential spin-offs.
Creator, Writer, Co-Director, Co-Producer, Composer at CurtCo Media
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created, wrote, and composed the score for SOLAR, with outlines for a multi-season arc; supervised post production which was mixed in Dolby Atmos; over 2 million downloads to date.
Collaborator at Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Supported productions with narrative development and sound design for seasonal festival (2015-2018).
Associate Artistic Director, Music Director, Composer, Sound Supervisor, Writer at The Speakeasy Society
January 1, 2014 - Present
The company creates 360-degree worlds; ensured a unified and impactful narrative experience for audience members, including story writing, music, and sound working in tandem; coordinated with outside media and branding partners.

Education

MFA in Music Composition at CalArts
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
BFA in Music Composition (Minor: English - Creative Writing) at Baldwin Wallace University
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
MFA in Music Composition at CalArts
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
BFA in Music Composition with Minor in English: Creative Writing at Baldwin Wallace University
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026

Qualifications

Elliot Norton Award Nomination for Best Sound Design
January 1, 2023 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
    SOLAR: The Podcast - Music Sample 2
    SOLAR: The Podcast is a twleve epsidoe sci-fi audio drama about a spacecraft trying to make contact with Earth following an enormous solar flare. This cue underscores a moment in the final episode where Wren, a surviving astronaut, performs her first spacewalk in a final desperate attempt to restore communication. music instrumental soundtrack…
    SOLAR: The Podcast - Music Sample
    SOLAR: The Podcast is a twleve epsidoe sci-fi audio drama about a spacecraft trying to make contact with Earth following an enormous solar flare. This music cue underscores a scene of an astronaut relating a difficult memory of losing a loved on in a car accident. music instrumental soundtrack…