I'm Emmanuel Cabrera Lagunas, a Mexican sound designer and composer with 10+ years of experience creating audio for film and advertising. I specialize in binaural mixing, mastering, and industry-standard DAWs such as Pro Tools, Cubase, and Logic Pro. I’ve delivered high-impact sound for diverse media projects, worked as a freelance composer, and collaborated with award-winning shorts and campaigns. I design immersive soundscapes and audio branding for video marketing campaigns and continue to grow my craft through consistent practice and collaboration.

Emmanuel Cabrera Lagunas

I'm Emmanuel Cabrera Lagunas, a Mexican sound designer and composer with 10+ years of experience creating audio for film and advertising. I specialize in binaural mixing, mastering, and industry-standard DAWs such as Pro Tools, Cubase, and Logic Pro. I’ve delivered high-impact sound for diverse media projects, worked as a freelance composer, and collaborated with award-winning shorts and campaigns. I design immersive soundscapes and audio branding for video marketing campaigns and continue to grow my craft through consistent practice and collaboration.

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I’m Emmanuel Cabrera Lagunas, a Mexican sound designer and composer with 10+ years of experience creating audio for film and advertising. I specialize in binaural mixing, mastering, and industry-standard DAWs such as Pro Tools, Cubase, and Logic Pro.

I’ve delivered high-impact sound for diverse media projects, worked as a freelance composer, and collaborated with award-winning shorts and campaigns. I design immersive soundscapes and audio branding for video marketing campaigns and continue to grow my craft through consistent practice and collaboration.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Editor & Sound Designer at Smartia Group
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Edited video content for social media campaigns, integrating sound FX and color grading. Led end-to-end production of radio spots, video ads, and audio marks for 10+ client accounts.
Video Editor & Content Producer at VRC Marketing Agency
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Edited and produced high-impact video content for restaurants and real estate clients. Collaborated with US-based marketing teams to align visual storytelling with brand identity and campaign goals.
Freelance Sound Designer & Composer at Self-employed
January 1, 2008 - Present
Record, edit and produce radio spots and audio marks for 10+ high-profile client accounts. Design soundscapes and audio branding for video marketing campaigns. Composed original music for 10+ award-winning short films and campaigns; selected and screened at international film and advertising festivals including Mucci Horror Fest, Black Cat Award, Veracruz World Film Festival, Hidalgo Film Fest, First-Time Filmmaker Sessions at Pinewood Studios, Reed Latin American Awards, Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest, and MAX SIR International Film Festival. Won First Prize in the Hidalgo State Composition Contest – Community Guitar Orchestra Hidalgo; Special Mention & Special Award in 2025 International Popular Music Composition Competition.
Junior Sound Designer at Smartia Group
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Record, edit and produce radio spots and audio marks for 10+ high-profile client accounts. Design soundscapes and audio branding for video marketing campaigns.

Education

Master's Degree in Music Composition for Cinematography at Berklee Online
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Technical Degree in Graphic Design (Incomplete) at Graphic Design – Hidalgo Design Institute Online
January 1, 2024 - February 15, 2026
Master’s Degree in Musical Composition for Cinematography at Berklee Online
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Music Theory Grade 8 (Advanced Level) at ABRSM
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Associate Degree at Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London Online
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Qualifications

Film scoring Master degree
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Audio Home Recording Certificate
January 1, 2021 - February 15, 2026
Audio Home Recording Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Advanced Music Theory (ABRSM Grade 8)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Audio Home Recording Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Associate Degree (Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London Online)
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
FOEC AH & PEC DA Hidalgo Artistic Grants (Funding for Creative Projects)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

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