Hi, I'm Daniel Stimac, a composer, sound designer, and music producer with over twenty years of experience working across Europe, Asia, and the US. I specialize in film, TV, and video game music, blending my skills in orchestration, mixing, and performance to create compelling soundtracks and audio experiences. I play a variety of instruments including ukulele, guitar, bass, and piano, and love collaborating in creative environments. I'm passionate about delivering high-quality music and sound design with rapid turnaround times. Whether working with virtual instruments for orchestral mockups or mixing major studio releases, I bring strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a strong work ethic to every project I tackle.

Daniel J. Stimac

Hi, I'm Daniel Stimac, a composer, sound designer, and music producer with over twenty years of experience working across Europe, Asia, and the US. I specialize in film, TV, and video game music, blending my skills in orchestration, mixing, and performance to create compelling soundtracks and audio experiences. I play a variety of instruments including ukulele, guitar, bass, and piano, and love collaborating in creative environments. I'm passionate about delivering high-quality music and sound design with rapid turnaround times. Whether working with virtual instruments for orchestral mockups or mixing major studio releases, I bring strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a strong work ethic to every project I tackle.

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Hi, I’m Daniel Stimac, a composer, sound designer, and music producer with over twenty years of experience working across Europe, Asia, and the US. I specialize in film, TV, and video game music, blending my skills in orchestration, mixing, and performance to create compelling soundtracks and audio experiences. I play a variety of instruments including ukulele, guitar, bass, and piano, and love collaborating in creative environments.

I’m passionate about delivering high-quality music and sound design with rapid turnaround times. Whether working with virtual instruments for orchestral mockups or mixing major studio releases, I bring strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a strong work ethic to every project I tackle.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Sound Designer / Composer / Producer / Mix Engineer / Studio Owner at Bella Notte Productions
July 1, 2011 - Present
Composed, orchestrated, edited, mixed, and mastered feature-length film scores. Created realistic orchestral mockups using virtual instruments. Composed and mixed tracks on demand for music libraries with rapid turnaround. Performed ukulele, guitar, bass guitar, vocals, and percussion as needed and recorded additional musicians. Produced, arranged, recorded, mixed, and mastered projects for artists in a range of musical genres.
Film Score Mixing Assistant / Studio Technician / Engineer at Westside Pacific Studios
June 30, 2012 - July 11, 2025
Assisted mixer for major studio releases including 5.1 surround Pro Tools sessions setup, audio preparation and synchronization to picture, and post-production editing. Completed independent assignments in studio setup, troubleshooting audio equipment, Mac computer repair. Supplied performances on guitar, ukulele, bass, and vocals. Worked efficiently in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
Audio Engineer / Sound Technician / Co-Producer at Paradise Studios
November 30, 2008 - July 11, 2025
Arranged, recorded, produced, edited, mixed, and mastered high quality recordings for a diverse client base. Utilized unique musical background and creativity to enhance clients’ experience. Ensured efficient studio operation through setup, software compatibility programming, patching, and troubleshooting audio equipment. Provided drum programming and performances on ukulele, keyboards, vocals, and guitars for various projects, including national television production.
Producer / Studio Engineer / Sound Designer at Big Island Studios
September 1, 2005 - Present
Mixed title songs and episodes of shows for Amazon Prime. Arranged, recorded, produced, and mixed music for three studio albums. Provided performances on ukulele, acoustic/electric/bass guitars, keyboards, vocals, and steel drums. Coordinated with engineers and operated mixing consoles for live sound in concerts and tours.
Assistant Engineer & Producer / Studio Tech / Mixer at Dufry Studios
March 31, 2007 - July 11, 2025
Assisted in recording and mixing sessions for an international clientele. Trained in advanced usage of Logic Pro and audio equipment. Recorded, produced, mixed, and edited independent projects with creativity and sensitivity to clients’ goals.

Education

Certificate of Film Scoring at UCLA
September 18, 2017 - June 28, 2020

Qualifications

Canadian Screen Award Nomination
March 27, 2017 - March 27, 2017
https://www.academy.ca/2017/daniel-stimac-almost/

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming