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I am Michel DeMars, a Canadian music composer, artist, and producer who creates cinematic scores, sound design, and editorial work for film, television, and live multimedia shows. With more than 15 years in the field, I have collaborated with international and national artists and production houses, including Howie Weinberg, Moment Factory, Cirque du Soleil-related projects, and Canadian actors such as Dan Aykroyd and Isabelle Blais. I am fluent in French and English and thrive on developing new projects that push creative boundaries.
I am passionate about crafting soundscapes that elevate storytelling, from feature films like Le Dep to multimedia installations and festival collaborations. My work spans TV, film, corporate media, and live shows worldwide, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse talents to bring ambitious ideas to life.
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Music Composer, Music Producer, Sound Designer, Mixer, Editor, Recording Studio, Voice Over Recording at Independent
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Michel 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.
Composer and Sound Designer at Various Films including Camping Trip, Le Dep, Dark Energie
January 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025Created 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 at Various Television Productions including CBC, TV5, TFO, BALESTRA.TV
December 31, 2023 - August 19, 2025Composed 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 Night Glow - International Air Balloon Festival of Gatineau
December 31, 2023 - August 19, 2025Composed and designed sound for the 2023 international festival event.
Composer & Sound Designer at Night Glow – Gatineau International Balloon Festival
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Responsible for video mapping audio and sound design for Night Glow installations at the festival.
Sound Designer at Mission Nefertari - Museum of History of Canada
December 31, 2022 - August 19, 2025Designed sound for interactive family travel-back-in-time experience at Museum of History of Canada.
Music Composer / Sound Designer at Camping Trip (Horror/Thriller Feature Film)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Scored the film and performed sound design to shape mood and tension through music.
Composer and Sound Designer at Multimedia Aqua Show AGWÀTÀ
December 31, 2017 - August 19, 2025Created 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, 2025Composed music and designed sound for 'Didascalie' video mapping event.
Music Composer at Le Dep (Film)
December 31, 2015 - August 19, 2025Composed soundtrack for award-winning Canadian feature film 'Le Dep' which played at numerous festivals worldwide.
Composer & Sound Designer at AGWÀTÀ Multimedia Water Show
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017Created soundtrack and sound design for the multimedia water show, integrating audio with projection and stage visuals.
Music Composer at Le Dep (Drama Feature Film)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Composed the soundtrack and provided musical direction for the feature Le Dep; created thematic material and cues to support the narrative.
Music & Sound Design at Nish Media / Horizons 2067 – Corporate
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Music and sound design for the Horizons 2067 corporate video.
Composer at Raubier Productions / MOUKI-KID SERIES
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011Composed music for the animation series MOUKI-KID; contributed to sound design and musical direction.
Composer at Gold Coast Pictures / Name of the Rose
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Music composer for the thriller feature film Name of the Rose.
Music Composer, Producer, Sound Designer, Mixer, Editor at Independent/Freelance
January 1, 2006 - PresentComposed 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.
Music Composer and Musical Director at Winterlude 25th Anniversary Opening Show Ceremony
January 31, 2003 - August 19, 2025Composed and directed music for Winterlude's large outdoor opening ceremony with an audience of 12,000.
Music Composer / Musical Director at Canada Winterlude – Major Hill Park Opening Ceremony
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Music composer and musical director for the Winterlude 25th anniversary outdoor opening ceremony.
Music Composer & Musical Director at Winterlude Festival / National Capital Commission
January 1, 2003 - August 19, 2025Composed 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 and Musical Director at In Motion: A Story of Time - National Capital Commission's Millennium Show
December 31, 2000 - August 19, 2025Composed 12 original songs for a thematic outdoor show on Parliament Hill attended by over 50,000 people and broadcast worldwide.
Music Composer / Artist / Producer at Independent / Various Collaborations
January 1, 1997 - June 18, 2024Michel 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.
Education
Composition at Conservatory of Music of Canada
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997Composition at Conservatory of Music of Canada
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997Composition at Conservatory of Music of Canada
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997Composition at Conservatory of Music of Canada
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997Composition at Conservatory of Music of Canada
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997Composition at Conservatory of Music of Canada
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997Qualifications
Prix Gemeaux Nomination for Best Music Score in Documentary Film
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025FICIMAD Film Festival Nomination for Best Music in Feature Film
January 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025Prix Gemeaux Nomination - Film and TV Music Composition
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025FICIMAD Film Festival Nomination - Best Music in a Feature Film
January 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025Prix Gemeaux Nomination for Best Music Score in Documentary Film
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025FICIMAD Film Festival Nomination for Best Music in a Feature Film
January 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025Prix Gemeaux nomination for best music score in a documentary film
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Other
Some Fun Work I did as Composer ,Musician & Sound Designer for this short film.A great Team of passionnate French Creators From Bordeaux France I had great fun with their creation!
An interactive installation for the STEAM Awards ceremony in Ottawa at the Aviation Museum which celebrated the bright minds of our future in the categories of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
Multimedia Water Show AGWÀTÀ, which means “to emerge from the water” in Algonquin, amazes us by troubling events of our past.
Video mapping works “Didascalie” projected outside downtown on buildings.
Witness this incredible video mapping work “Night Glow” 2023 for the International Air Balloon Festival of Gatineau .The dance of the hot air balloons glowing among the stars on a 30 feet high Air Balloon!
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