I am Benjamin Pinkerton, an ASCAP Award–winning composer originally from Australia and now based in Toronto. I have a passion for creating captivating and versatile musical scores for film, television, and advertising, blending diverse musical influences with a strong storytelling sense. I've contributed to numerous notable productions, such as My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, Burden of Truth, and Dark Matter. From my studio in Toronto, I enjoy pushing creative boundaries and collaborating with global brands and filmmakers to bring their stories to life through music. I specialize in melodic, emotionally resonant themes with a unique ability to combine orchestral textures, contemporary sound design, and live instrumentation across various genres and formats.

Benjamin Pinkerton

I am Benjamin Pinkerton, an ASCAP Award–winning composer originally from Australia and now based in Toronto. I have a passion for creating captivating and versatile musical scores for film, television, and advertising, blending diverse musical influences with a strong storytelling sense. I've contributed to numerous notable productions, such as My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, Burden of Truth, and Dark Matter. From my studio in Toronto, I enjoy pushing creative boundaries and collaborating with global brands and filmmakers to bring their stories to life through music. I specialize in melodic, emotionally resonant themes with a unique ability to combine orchestral textures, contemporary sound design, and live instrumentation across various genres and formats.

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I am Benjamin Pinkerton, an ASCAP Award–winning composer originally from Australia and now based in Toronto. I have a passion for creating captivating and versatile musical scores for film, television, and advertising, blending diverse musical influences with a strong storytelling sense. I’ve contributed to numerous notable productions, such as My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, Burden of Truth, and Dark Matter.

From my studio in Toronto, I enjoy pushing creative boundaries and collaborating with global brands and filmmakers to bring their stories to life through music. I specialize in melodic, emotionally resonant themes with a unique ability to combine orchestral textures, contemporary sound design, and live instrumentation across various genres and formats.

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Work Experience

Composer at Netflix
December 31, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Created warm, whimsical orchestral scores across 21+ episodes of My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, blending intimacy with cinematic sweep.
Composer at CBC
December 31, 2021 - August 22, 2025
Developed emotional, atmospheric scores supporting character-driven storytelling in 34 episodes of Burden of Truth.
Composer at SyFy
December 31, 2017 - August 22, 2025
Produced hybrid orchestral and electronic scores with thematic continuity for Dark Matter; earned ASCAP Award recognition.
Composer at Showcase
December 31, 2015 - August 22, 2025
Composed the soundtrack for 77 episodes of the fantasy drama Lost Girl, creating memorable and evolving themes.
Composer at Netflix
December 31, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Composed music for the animated television series My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, contributing to over 21 episodes between 2022 and 2023.
Composer at YouTube
December 31, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Composed music for the animated series My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale during 2022–2023.
Composer at Family Channel
December 31, 2020 - August 22, 2025
Composed music for various children's television series including The Next Step (2013–2019), Bajillionaires (2019), My Perfect Landing (2020), and Wingin’ It (2010–2012).
Composer at CBBC/Family Channel
December 31, 2019 - August 22, 2025
Composed music for the television series Creeped Out, spanning from 2017 to 2019.
Composer at CBC
December 31, 2021 - August 22, 2025
Composed scores for the drama series Burden of Truth, contributing music to 34 episodes between 2018 and 2021.
Composer at SyFy
December 31, 2017 - August 22, 2025
Composed music for 39 episodes of the sci-fi television series Dark Matter from 2015 to 2017; received an ASCAP Award for work on this series.
Composer at Global
December 31, 2020 - August 22, 2025
Composed music for the drama television series Mary Kills People between 2017 and 2019, and Nurses in 2020.
Composer at CTV
December 31, 2018 - August 22, 2025
Composed music for the drama series The Detail in 2018.
Composer at Showcase
December 31, 2015 - August 22, 2025
Composed music for 77 episodes of the series Lost Girl from 2010 to 2015.
Additional Music Composer at BBC America/Space
December 31, 2013 - August 22, 2025
Provided additional music for the series Orphan Black in 2013.
Songwriter at CBC
December 31, 2011 - August 22, 2025
Contributed songs for the television series Being Erica from 2009 to 2011.
Songwriter and Additional Music Composer at Disney Channel
December 31, 2012 - August 22, 2025
Wrote songs for the television movie Radio Rebel in 2012.
Additional Music Composer and Songwriter at Score: A Hockey Musical
December 31, 2010 - August 22, 2025
Provided additional music and songs for the feature film Score: A Hockey Musical (2010).

Education

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Qualifications

ASCAP Award
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
ASCAP Award – Dark Matter
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet