I am Michel DeMars, a passionate and dynamic Canadian music composer, artist, and producer with over 15 years of experience. My work spans composing musical scores, producing, sound design, mixing, editing, and voice-over recording. I thrive in developing innovative projects and have collaborated with both national and international artists and producers, including notable figures like Howie Weinberg and the renowned Chengdu Acrobatic Troupe from China. With a bilingual background in French and English, I am committed to my art and have been recognized with the Prix Gemeaux nomination for film and TV music composition. My projects include soundtracks for acclaimed Canadian feature films such as 'Le Dep' and 'Camping Trip', along with multimedia and video mapping works. I am dedicated to pushing creative boundaries in the music and entertainment sectors.

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I am Michel DeMars, a passionate and dynamic Canadian music composer, artist, and producer with over 15 years of experience. My work spans composing musical scores, producing, sound design, mixing, editing, and voice-over recording. I thrive in developing innovative projects and have collaborated with both national and international artists and producers, including notable figures like Howie Weinberg and the renowned Chengdu Acrobatic Troupe from China. With a bilingual background in French and English, I am committed to my art and have been recognized with the Prix Gemeaux nomination for film and TV music composition. My projects include soundtracks for acclaimed Canadian feature films such as 'Le Dep' and 'Camping Trip', along with multimedia and video mapping works. I am dedicated to pushing creative boundaries in the music and entertainment sectors.

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I am Michel DeMars, a passionate and dynamic Canadian music composer, artist, and producer with over 15 years of experience. My work spans composing musical scores, producing, sound design, mixing, editing, and voice-over recording. I thrive in developing innovative projects and have collaborated with both national and international artists and producers, including notable figures like Howie Weinberg and the renowned Chengdu Acrobatic Troupe from China.

With a bilingual background in French and English, I am committed to my art and have been recognized with the Prix Gemeaux nomination for film and TV music composition. My projects include soundtracks for acclaimed Canadian feature films such as ‘Le Dep’ and ‘Camping Trip’, along with multimedia and video mapping works. I am dedicated to pushing creative boundaries in the music and entertainment sectors.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Composer / Artist / Producer at Independent / Various Collaborations
January 1, 1997 - June 18, 2024
Michel DeMars has over 15 years of experience composing musical scores, music production, sound design, mixing, editing, and voice-over recording. He has collaborated with international and national artists and producers and worked on projects including film, television mini-series, documentaries, multimedia shows, and advertising campaigns. Notable works include composing the soundtrack for the award-winning Canadian feature film 'Le Dep', video mapping creations, and contributing to multimedia water shows and acrobatic performances for the Chengdu Circus of China world tour. Michel is also a bilingual creative committed to projects that break new ground.
Music Composer, Music Producer, Sound Designer, Mixer, Editor, Recording Studio, Voice Over Recording at Independent
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Michel DeMars is a Canadian music composer, artist, and producer with 15+ years of experience in musical score composition. He has collaborated with international and national artists and producers including Howie Weinberg, Moment Factory, and Canadian actors such as Dan Aykroyd. His portfolio includes composing soundtracks for award-winning feature films like "Le Dep," video mapping works, multimedia shows, and short films. He is nominated for prestigious awards such as Prix Gemeaux and FICIMAD for best music scores. Michel's work spans television mini-series, documentaries, corporate videos, animations, and advertising campaigns for major brands like Ottawa Senators NHL, Volkswagen, and Budweiser.
Music Composer at Le Dep (Film)
December 31, 2015 - August 19, 2025
Composed soundtrack for award-winning Canadian feature film 'Le Dep' which played at numerous festivals worldwide.
Composer and Sound Designer at Multimedia Aqua Show AGWÀTÀ
December 31, 2017 - August 19, 2025
Created music and sound design for 'AGWÀTÀ,' a multimedia water show themed on historic events.
Composer and Sound Designer at Video Mapping Work Didascalie
August 31, 2017 - August 19, 2025
Composed music and designed sound for 'Didascalie' video mapping event.
Composer and Sound Designer at Night Glow - International Air Balloon Festival of Gatineau
December 31, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Composed and designed sound for the 2023 international festival event.
Sound Designer at Mission Nefertari - Museum of History of Canada
December 31, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Designed sound for interactive family travel-back-in-time experience at Museum of History of Canada.
Music Composer and Musical Director at Winterlude 25th Anniversary Opening Show Ceremony
January 31, 2003 - August 19, 2025
Composed and directed music for Winterlude's large outdoor opening ceremony with an audience of 12,000.
Music Composer and Musical Director at In Motion: A Story of Time - National Capital Commission's Millennium Show
December 31, 2000 - August 19, 2025
Composed 12 original songs for a thematic outdoor show on Parliament Hill attended by over 50,000 people and broadcast worldwide.
Music Composer at Various Television Productions including CBC, TV5, TFO, BALESTRA.TV
December 31, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Composed music for numerous TV series, documentaries, mini-series and corporate productions such as ANTOINE LE MERVEILLEUX, THE TWINS, RADART, EXTREME GUIDES, THE VISIONNAIRES and more between 2006 and 2023.
Composer and Sound Designer at Various Films including Camping Trip, Le Dep, Dark Energie
January 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Created original soundtracks for feature films in drama, horror, and thriller genres. Notably nominated for Best Music in Film at FICIMAD (Madrid) for Camping Trip (2021).
Music Composer & Musical Director at Winterlude Festival / National Capital Commission
January 1, 2003 - August 19, 2025
Composed and directed music for outdoor shows such as Winterlude 25th anniversary opening ceremony and the National Capital Commission's Millennium show, which featured world premieres and large public audiences over 12,000 and 50,000 people respectively.
Music Composer, Producer, Sound Designer, Mixer, Editor at Independent/Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Composed musical scores for multiple films, television series, documentaries, and multimedia projects. Produced and designed sound for varied formats including video mapping works, commercials, and acrobatic performances. Collaborated with international and national artists and produced projects recognized with nominations such as the Prix Gemeaux and FICIMAD Film Festival nomination for Best Music. Specialized in soundtrack composition for feature films, short films, and corporate productions, also involved in remixing and additional production for records.

Education

Composition at Conservatory of Music of Canada
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Composition at Conservatory of Music of Canada
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Composition at Conservatory of Music of Canada
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Composition at Conservatory of Music of Canada
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Composition at Conservatory of Music of Canada
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Prix Gemeaux Nomination for Best Music Score in Documentary Film
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
FICIMAD Film Festival Nomination for Best Music in Feature Film
January 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Prix Gemeaux Nomination - Film and TV Music Composition
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
FICIMAD Film Festival Nomination - Best Music in a Feature Film
January 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Prix Gemeaux Nomination for Best Music Score in Documentary Film
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
FICIMAD Film Festival Nomination for Best Music in a Feature Film
January 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Other