Hi, I’m Shane O’Neill, a composer and audio professional with over 10 years of industry experience dedicated to crafting captivating auditory experiences for media. I’m passionate about storytelling and sound, and I strive to create music and soundscapes that elevate on-screen narratives. I specialize in film soundtracks and am proficient in Logic Pro X and Pro Tools, bringing technical mastery and creative vision to every project. My work aims to elevate the listener’s experience through clear, detailed mixes, dynamic scoring, and polished audio production.…

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Hi, I’m Shane O’Neill, a composer and audio professional with over 10 years of industry experience dedicated to crafting captivating auditory experiences for media. I’m passionate about storytelling and sound, and I strive to create music and soundscapes that elevate on-screen narratives. I specialize in film soundtracks and am proficient in Logic Pro X and Pro Tools, bringing technical mastery and creative vision to every project. My work aims to elevate the listener’s experience through clear, detailed mixes, dynamic scoring, and polished audio production.…

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Hi, I’m Shane O’Neill, a composer and audio professional with over 10 years of industry experience dedicated to crafting captivating auditory experiences for media. I’m passionate about storytelling and sound, and I strive to create music and soundscapes that elevate on-screen narratives.

I specialize in film soundtracks and am proficient in Logic Pro X and Pro Tools, bringing technical mastery and creative vision to every project. My work aims to elevate the listener’s experience through clear, detailed mixes, dynamic scoring, and polished audio production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Composer at Siobhán Cleary / Evalana Remote
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performed creative editing, mixing and sound design in Pro Tools; recorded samples and created field recordings for the stage production Circe; prepared print and digital scores using Sibelius; coordinated rehearsals and communications for collaborative projects.
Composer and Producer at Moonbug Ltd
August 31, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Lead on the development, production and composition of over 150 musical works and recordings for the global animated series Gecko’s Garage. Mixed and mastered broadcast-quality music for distribution across YouTube, Spotify, BBC and Netflix in line with their specs, and managed audio assets. Developed themes and scored music to picture to support the narrative. Managed the lifecycle of audio content from concept through to mix and final implementation.
Composer and Producer at Can-Land Ltd
August 31, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Composed and produced music for YouTube, advertising and other platforms; liaised with clients through the creative process; asset management and cue sheet preparation; supported brand vision through collaboration with management, marketing and AV teams.
Sound Designer at Funk e, Fatima and Madame Bunmi
July 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Edited and mixed multi-channel audio for short film and trailer sound design; used Pro Tools, iZotope RX and FabFilter to optimize audio quality; developed SFX and ambiences synced to pictures and ensuring LUFS standards were met.
Freelance Composer at Five Thousand Vines (Self-employed)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Composer for documentary and short-form projects, including Five Thousand Vines (Tiny House Films), with ongoing freelance engagements across media.
Composer at Percheron / Story Creative Media
December 31, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Drama project scoring for Story Creative Media; collaborated on narrative direction and music for film.
Composer at Wing It / Blender Animation
December 31, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Scored and produced music for Wing It, an animated short; created thematic material to support narrative and character moments.
Composer Assistant at Circe (Stage Production)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited and mixed in Pro Tools, recorded samples and created field recordings for the stage production Circe; prepared print and digital scores using Sibelius for rehearsal and ensemble performance; mixed and mastered audio for YouTube/Spotify compliance; coordinated artists, schedules, website updates, and online content using CMS tools; coordinated communications and advocated for creative collaboration.
Composer at Freelance / Selected Works
January 1, 2024 - Present
Selected freelance projects including documentary and animation scores for diverse clients such as Five Thousand Vines, Perchon, Wing It; developed a portfolio of original music across genres.

Education

Master of Music Composition at National University of Ireland, Maynooth
September 4, 2011 - July 31, 2012
Bachelor of Music at National University of Ireland, Maynooth
September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2011
Diploma in Music Technology and Production at AMP
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Wwise Remote Training at Audiokinetic (Wwise)
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma in Music Technology and Production
August 5, 2019
Vocal Performance, Grade 8
August 6, 2012
Piano Forte Grade 8
September 12, 2025 - September 1, 2011
MA in Music Composition
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2012
Bachelor of Music Degree
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012
Audio kinetic / Wise Remote
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Industry Experience

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