I am a multi-award-winning composer for film, documentaries, games, TV, commercials, corporate and other multimedia productions. With over 10 years in the screen industry, I understand how music placement shapes a project, helping to establish the right themes and moods throughout a soundtrack. I am known for emotive, haunting, cinematic scores, and I can reinvent my style to fit any project. I invite you to check out my showreel at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ and connect with me to discuss your next project.…

Sean Tinnion

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I am a multi-award-winning composer for film, documentaries, games, TV, commercials, corporate and other multimedia productions. With over 10 years in the screen industry, I understand how music placement shapes a project, helping to establish the right themes and moods throughout a soundtrack. I am known for emotive, haunting, cinematic scores, and I can reinvent my style to fit any project. I invite you to check out my showreel at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ and connect with me to discuss your next project.…

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I am a multi-award-winning composer for film, documentaries, games, TV, commercials, corporate and other multimedia productions. With over 10 years in the screen industry, I understand how music placement shapes a project, helping to establish the right themes and moods throughout a soundtrack.

I am known for emotive, haunting, cinematic scores, and I can reinvent my style to fit any project. I invite you to check out my showreel at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup and connect with me to discuss your next project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer at Ready Verse Studios NZ
January 1, 2024 - Present
Composer for the video game The Ready Verse (2025), contributing music and themes tailored to game narrative and atmosphere. Currently in progress.
Composer at Double Barrel FX
December 31, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Composed music for Square Eyes (2024), a short sci-fi series, creating scores that enhanced the futuristic themes and suspense of the production.
Composer at Smashing Films
December 31, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Composed original scores for SBS Documentary TV Series 'The Hospital: In The Deep End, Season 1' (2024), producing emotive and informative musical accompaniment.
Composer at Prince - Wright Productions, Umbrella Entertainment
December 31, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Composer for the feature film Before Dawn (2024), crafting a cinematic musical score that supports the film's dramatic narrative.
Composer at The Last Stand: Aftermath
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Created original score for a PS4/PS5/Xbox & PC game; crafted adaptive cues and immersive themes across gameplay and cutscenes.
Composer at Before Dawn (Feature Film)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Composed original score to support dramatic storytelling for a feature film.
Composer at Boxes (Short Drama Film)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Score composer for a short drama; created mood and narrative-driven motifs.
Composer at The Hospital: In the Deep End, Season 1
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Composed music for SBS documentary TV series; contributed cues to support narrative, subjects and pacing.
Composer at The Hospital: In the Deep End, Season 2
January 1, 2026 - Present
Continued composition for SBS documentary TV series; extended themes and motifs across episodes.
Composer at Darkroom Entertainment
January 1, 2024 - Present
Composer for In the Doghouse (Short Drama Film).
Composer at Prince - Wright Productions / Umbrella Entertainment
January 1, 2024 - Present
Composer for Before Dawn (Feature Film).
Composer at Scullface Films
January 1, 2023 - February 23, 2023
Composer for Playtime (Short Comedy Film).
Composer at Smashing Films
September 14, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Composed original scores for SBS Documentary TV Series 'The Hospital: In The Deep End, Season 2' (2026), producing emotive and informative musical accompaniment.
Composer at Jasmine Rose Productions
November 12, 2025 - January 5, 2026
Composed the original score to the short drama film 'Inheritance' directed by Myles Pollard and staring Travis Jeffery.

Education

Certificate IV in Music Composition at West Australian Academy of Performing Arts
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor of Music Composition & Technology at West Australian Academy of Performing Arts
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Certificate IV in Music Composition at West Australian Academy of Performing Arts
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Music Composition & Technology at West Australian Academy of Performing Arts
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Certificate IV in Music Composition
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Music Composition & Technology
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Education
    paper Journey of Souls

    Journey of Souls is a meditative, instrumental and cinematic piece of music written for Sean Tinnion’s upcoming album, featuring Buddha Code again on Flutes.

    paper Snowfall

    Snowfall is a calming, instrumental and cinematic piece of music written for Sean Tinnion’s upcoming album and features Charli Kornblum on vocals.

    paper The ReadyVerse Trailer

    Tokyo’s most iconic district is entering the Ready Player universe in 2025. 🇯🇵

    Get your first look at Shibuya Reloaded and create a free Shibuya.Pass to unlock early access and exclusive digital collectibles.

    paper The Last Stand: Aftermath

    The last Stand: aftermath is an all new, premium single player stand alone action adventure rogue-lite. Choose a survivor to set forth and explore the ruins of civilization, finding fuel to travel to new locations and gathering supplies to craft weapons and more.

    paper SQUARE EYES

    Four part sci-fi series. When Aaron is infected by a computer virus, girlfriend Katie must fight for them to survive in an escalating technological nightmare.

    paper SLASHER SQUAD

    Home alone with a killer on the loose, a young woman’s limits will be tested… if she’s to survive the night!

    paper Inheritance

    After paying his debt to society and determined to make a fresh start, JOHN BARKER is released on parole. He moves to the country to live with his ailing grandfather and faithful blue heeler Fudge, and as part of his parole begins a new job as a labourer. Bullied and provoked by his antagonistic boss, John escapes into the study of his family’s ancestral history and the restoration of an old wooden sail boat. He soon realises that he must find a way to break the chain of an inherited rage before the cycle of violence and tragedy continues.

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