chrismakesstories.com I'm Chris Porter, a Los Angeles-based writer, composer, and sound designer who creates immersive experiences across concert works, film, podcasts, theater, and immersive events. I blend words, music, and sound to push stories forward and make a lasting impact. I’m passionate about collaborating with visionary teams to bring others' visions to life. I’m always exploring new storytelling formats and technologies to transform audiences into part of the narrative, whether on stage, screen, or in interactive spaces.…

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chrismakesstories.com I'm Chris Porter, a Los Angeles-based writer, composer, and sound designer who creates immersive experiences across concert works, film, podcasts, theater, and immersive events. I blend words, music, and sound to push stories forward and make a lasting impact. I’m passionate about collaborating with visionary teams to bring others' visions to life. I’m always exploring new storytelling formats and technologies to transform audiences into part of the narrative, whether on stage, screen, or in interactive spaces.…

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chrismakesstories.com I’m Chris Porter, a Los Angeles-based writer, composer, and sound designer who creates immersive experiences across concert works, film, podcasts, theater, and immersive events. I blend words, music, and sound to push stories forward and make a lasting impact. I’m passionate about collaborating with visionary teams to bring others’ visions to life. I’m always exploring new storytelling formats and technologies to transform audiences into part of the narrative, whether on stage, screen, or in interactive spaces.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).

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

Qualifications

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

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet

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