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I am Asher Kaplan, a highly motivated music composer with over 15 years of experience in producing high quality and stylized scores through my unique artistic lens. Alongside my passion for composing, I am also a director with experience helming 12 short films, which enriches my creative work in both fields.
My portfolio includes music for more than 38 short films, 3 advertisements, and a documentary feature, reflecting my dedication, strong work ethic, and ability to build successful team collaborations. I combine my skills as a composer and director to deliver engaging and unique creative content.
Work Experience
Assistant to David Schwartz at David Schwartz
October 31, 2024 - August 15, 2025Filled in as assistant and performed personal tasks for David Schwartz, a composer, between August and October 2024.
Intern at Workshop Creative
August 31, 2019 - August 15, 2025Edited a TV spot for Toy Story 4, organized dailies and music tracks for in-house editors, and assisted CEO and editor Steve Pollard with personal tasks from June to August 2019.
Intern at 21 Laps Entertainment
June 30, 2018 - August 15, 2025Wrote in-depth coverage and commentary on script submissions, participated in the development process for the film Free Guy, and provided feedback from January to June 2018.
Intern at Maison De Musique
October 31, 2016 - August 15, 2025Shadowed CEO and music producer Stephan Moccio, managed company expense reports, and documented behind-the-scenes footage for social media from June to October 2016.
Freelance Music Composer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - PresentComposed music for 38 short films, two documentaries, and an international commercial, demonstrating strong creative ability and dedication from 2020 to present.
Co-Founder, Director, Writer, Producer, Composer at Long Road Productions
January 1, 2017 - PresentCo-founded an independent production company and directed, wrote, produced, and composed for 12 films. Also filmed events such as parties and weddings to generate income for the company from 2017 to present.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Directing at Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024Bachelor of Fine Arts, Composing at Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024Summer Directing Intensive course at University of Southern California, USC School of Cinematic Arts
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024Qualifications
Best Cinematography & Best Picture – Mindset (Short Film) Orange Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025Best Cinematography – Sonder (Short Film) Orange Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025Official Selection – Liminal (Short Film) San Francisco Indie Short Festival
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
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