Shaun Hettinger is a film & tv composer known for creating award-winning, story-driven scores that are built from the ground up for each project. From his studio, Neon Moon Studios, he collaborates closely with directors and editorial teams to develop bespoke sonic identities that shape tone, psychology, and narrative. His credits span major platforms and global brands, including Star Wars, Fortnite, Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube, alongside dozens of films that have screened internationally and received festival recognition. Blending modular synth experimentation with emotive piano and orchestral textures, Shaun’s work lives in the space between atmosphere and melody—drawing from the textural world-building of composers like Trent Reznor and the emotional precision of Thomas Newman. With a background as a songwriter and frontman, he brings a deep instinct for pacing, dynamics, and thematic development, approaching each score not as accompaniment, but as a core storytelling instrument.

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Shaun Hettinger is a film & tv composer known for creating award-winning, story-driven scores that are built from the ground up for each project. From his studio, Neon Moon Studios, he collaborates closely with directors and editorial teams to develop bespoke sonic identities that shape tone, psychology, and narrative. His credits span major platforms and global brands, including Star Wars, Fortnite, Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube, alongside dozens of films that have screened internationally and received festival recognition. Blending modular synth experimentation with emotive piano and orchestral textures, Shaun’s work lives in the space between atmosphere and melody—drawing from the textural world-building of composers like Trent Reznor and the emotional precision of Thomas Newman. With a background as a songwriter and frontman, he brings a deep instinct for pacing, dynamics, and thematic development, approaching each score not as accompaniment, but as a core storytelling instrument.

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Shaun Hettinger is a film & tv composer known for creating award-winning, story-driven scores that are built from the ground up for each project. From his studio, Neon Moon Studios, he collaborates closely with directors and editorial teams to develop bespoke sonic identities that shape tone, psychology, and narrative. His credits span major platforms and global brands, including Star Wars, Fortnite, Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube, alongside dozens of films that have screened internationally and received festival recognition.

Blending modular synth experimentation with emotive piano and orchestral textures, Shaun’s work lives in the space between atmosphere and melody—drawing from the textural world-building of composers like Trent Reznor and the emotional precision of Thomas Newman. With a background as a songwriter and frontman, he brings a deep instinct for pacing, dynamics, and thematic development, approaching each score not as accompaniment, but as a core storytelling instrument.

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Work Experience

Composer / Producer at Neon Moon Studios
January 1, 2012 - Present
Original, story-driven scores built from the ground up. Working full-time out of Neon Moon Studios, I compose award-winning film scores across features, series, and games. Credits include Netflix, YouTube, Star Wars, Fortnite, and Amazon. I collaborate closely with directors and editors to craft bespoke sonic identities for each project, building musical worlds that serve narrative, tone, and character.
Podcast Production Lead at Audivita Studios
January 1, 2018 - Present
Lead end-to-end production across multiple podcast series, managing distributed teams of recording engineers and editors. Develop and implement scalable workflows, oversee production quality, and interface directly with clients to shape show format, tone, and delivery.
Musician / Composer at Memory
January 1, 2000 - Present
Independent artist project with international press and charting releases. Background in songwriting and production informs a cinematic, emotionally driven approach to film scoring.

Education

BFA at University of Southern California
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Certificate in Graphic Design at Chelsea College of the Arts
January 1, 2002 - March 26, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper 2026 Composer Reel - Shaun Hettinger (Neon Moon Studios)

    The newest TV + Film Score composer reel from Shaun Hettinger.

    Featuring music for:
    -Star Wars + Fortnite
    -Netflix
    -The Post (award winning feature film score)
    -Angelito (award winning short film score)
    -A Thousand Paper Cuts (award winning short film score)
    -Cop VS Killer (award winning feature film score)
    -Summoners (award winning feature film score)

    www.NeonMoonStudios.com

    paper Lionsgate - A Nation For Thieves (Podcast theme song)

    Lionsgate - A Nation For Thieves (Podcast theme song)

    paper Netflix - Chelsea Handler theme song

    Netflix - Chelsea Handler theme song