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Hi, I'm Max Surla, Emmy-nominated composer specializing in cinematic scoring for television, film, animation, and multimedia projects. I craft atmospheric music that enhances storytelling, emotional depth, and dramatic tension, with a focus on music synchronized to picture and collaboration with directors, editors, and producers in remote production environments. I collaborate across genres to deliver immersive sound design, thematic material, and broadcast-ready mixes for post-production, and I thrive on iterative scoring and close creative collaboration to support visual storytelling.…Hi, I'm Max Surla, Emmy-nominated composer specializing in cinematic scoring for television, film, animation, and multimedia projects. I craft atmospheric music that enhances storytelling, emotional depth, and dramatic tension, with a focus on music synchronized to picture and collaboration with directors, editors, and producers in remote production environments. I collaborate across genres to deliver immersive sound design, thematic material, and broadcast-ready mixes for post-production, and I thrive on iterative scoring and close creative collaboration to support visual storytelling.

Max Surla

Composer, Music Producer, Sound Designer, +5

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Hi, I'm Max Surla, Emmy-nominated composer specializing in cinematic scoring for television, film, animation, and multimedia projects. I craft atmospheric music that enhances storytelling, emotional depth, and dramatic tension, with a focus on music synchronized to picture and collaboration with directors, editors, and producers in remote production environments. I collaborate across genres to deliver immersive sound design, thematic material, and broadcast-ready mixes for post-production, and I thrive on iterative scoring and close creative collaboration to support visual storytelling.…Hi, I'm Max Surla, Emmy-nominated composer specializing in cinematic scoring for television, film, animation, and multimedia projects. I craft atmospheric music that enhances storytelling, emotional depth, and dramatic tension, with a focus on music synchronized to picture and collaboration with directors, editors, and producers in remote production environments. I collaborate across genres to deliver immersive sound design, thematic material, and broadcast-ready mixes for post-production, and I thrive on iterative scoring and close creative collaboration to support visual storytelling.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Max Surla, Emmy-nominated composer specializing in cinematic scoring for television, film, animation, and multimedia projects. I craft atmospheric music that enhances storytelling, emotional depth, and dramatic tension, with a focus on music synchronized to picture and collaboration with directors, editors, and producers in remote production environments.

I collaborate across genres to deliver immersive sound design, thematic material, and broadcast-ready mixes for post-production, and I thrive on iterative scoring and close creative collaboration to support visual storytelling.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Composer at Self-employed

January 1, 1996 - Present

Composed and produced music for film and television projects; collaborated with writers to develop and realize musical vision.

Lead Composer and Sound Designer at ABC/PBS

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2021

Lead composer and sound designer for Born to Explore; responsibilities include composing, booking musicians, recording, editing, rehearsals, and delivering final content.

Music Technology Instructor at Freelance

January 1, 2004 - Present

Provide one-on-one instruction in music production including Digital Performer, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Pro Tools.

Studio Manager at Treehouse Recording Studio, NYC

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2015

Oversaw daily operations including staff management, booking, billing, IT, and intern supervision.

Technology Tutor at Manhattan School of Music

January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989

Tutored students in electronic music and music production tools.