I am Mehrdad Jafari Raad, a passionate composer, educator, and researcher based in Toronto. I specialize in composing original scores and sound designs for films and media, collaborating with filmmakers and visual artists to create award-winning works showcased at top international festivals. I am currently pursuing my Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition at the University of Toronto under the supervision of Christos Hatzis. With a strong background in electronic music, traditional and ethnic music research, and performance expertise in various traditional instruments, I enjoy mentoring students and participating in festival curation. I love exploring the intersection of tradition and innovation in contemporary music composition while embracing technology to enhance musical creativity.…

Mehrdad Jafari Raad

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I am Mehrdad Jafari Raad, a passionate composer, educator, and researcher based in Toronto. I specialize in composing original scores and sound designs for films and media, collaborating with filmmakers and visual artists to create award-winning works showcased at top international festivals. I am currently pursuing my Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition at the University of Toronto under the supervision of Christos Hatzis. With a strong background in electronic music, traditional and ethnic music research, and performance expertise in various traditional instruments, I enjoy mentoring students and participating in festival curation. I love exploring the intersection of tradition and innovation in contemporary music composition while embracing technology to enhance musical creativity.…

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I am Mehrdad Jafari Raad, a passionate composer, educator, and researcher based in Toronto. I specialize in composing original scores and sound designs for films and media, collaborating with filmmakers and visual artists to create award-winning works showcased at top international festivals. I am currently pursuing my Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition at the University of Toronto under the supervision of Christos Hatzis.

With a strong background in electronic music, traditional and ethnic music research, and performance expertise in various traditional instruments, I enjoy mentoring students and participating in festival curation. I love exploring the intersection of tradition and innovation in contemporary music composition while embracing technology to enhance musical creativity.

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Skills

Experience Level

Ableton Live
Expert
Master
Expert
Mix
Expert
reaper
Expert
Sibelius
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Music Theory
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Finale
Expert
Vocal
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
Adobe Audition
Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop
Intermediate
Video Advert
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Persian
Fluent
Turkish
Beginner

Work Experience

Composer and Sound Designer for Film and Media
January 1, 2015 - April 25, 2025
Composed original scores and designed sound for feature films, short films, documentaries, audio-visual art, gallery installations, and advertisements. Collaborated with filmmakers and visual artists on award-winning works featured at major international festivals including TIFF, VIFF, and San Sebastián.
Teaching Assistant at University of Toronto
January 1, 2024 - April 25, 2025
Delivered lectures, performed student compositions, provided audio-visual support in the course Rhythm, Compositional Approaches to Measuring Time (2024-25). Organized reading sessions and performance materials, coordinated with ensemble directors and provided visual support for Student Composer Concerts (2024).
Festival and Concert Curator at University of Toronto
January 1, 2020 - April 25, 2025
Curated UTNMF New Music Festival by programming concerts, selecting composers, performers, and repertoire, coordinating scheduling, rehearsals, and venue logistics. Designed posters and programs, managed social media, stage setup, sound, video recording, and post-production editing (2024-25). Curated Student Composer Concerts including coordination, recording, editing and broadcasting performances (2020-22).
Music Center Director at Isfahan University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Directed the music center, overseeing activities related to music education and performance.

Education

Doctor of Musical Arts - Composition at University of Toronto
January 1, 2023 - July 10, 2025
Master of Arts - Composition at Art University of Tehran
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Science – Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    uniE608 Video Game Music Demo Reel by Mehrdad Jafari Raad
    Original, unofficial game music demo reel by Mehrdad Jafari Raad. Featuring original compositions set to gameplay footage from RPG, indie, and strategy titles Composer: Mehrdad Jafari Raad Website: https://www.twine.net/signin Email: https://www.twine.net/signin Location: Toronto, Canada GameMusic Composer VideoGameMusic MusicForGames…
    uniE608 Composer's Showreel - Mehrdad Jafari Raad
    A selection of my scores for media from 2016 to 2019 video soundtrack filmcomposer demoreel composer…
    uniE608 Composer's Showreel - Mehrdad Jafari Raad
    A Selection of Movies and Short Films I have scored for from 2019 to 2023 video soundtrack demoreel composer filmscore sounddesign…