Dan Clingman

Award-winning composer and sound designer dedicated to enhancing storytelling through immersive, emotionally resonant soundscapes. With a background spanning film, gaming, and professional performance, I blend artistic innovation with technical precision to elevate every narrative experience.Key Experience & Achievements:Award-Winning Film Scoring: Recognized with Best Score at the Red Dirt Film Festival (2021) and a Silver Award at the Virgin Spring Film Festival. My portfolio includes over a dozen short films, such as Closed for the Weekend and Ext. Los Angeles - Day.Interactive & Game Audio: Achieved 2nd Place in the Berklee College of Music Video Game Scoring Competition and provided composition for titles like Infinity Slice. I am proficient in FMOD, Wwise, and Unity for seamless audio integration.Diverse Musical Range: My work extends to concert music, including a Cello Concerto in Bb, and experimental sound design for institutions like the John G. Shedd Aquarium.Technical Expertise: I am a certified ProTools user with expert proficiency in Logic, Reaper, and Audition, ensuring high-fidelity production from initial sketch to final mix.Driven by a lifelong history as a performing artist—from professional ballet to musical theater—I bring a unique, rhythmic, and dramatic perspective to every project I score.