Award winning International Composer, Ian McGregor Smith, has been composing music for film, television, animated works, radio, dramatic and musical theatre for over 30 years. He has been fortunate to have held three compositional Artist in Residencies in Osaka Japan, Kyoto Japan and Windsor Canada (University Of Windsor School Of Dramatic Art). Ian has also enjoyed being an International musical artist and composer with opportunities to to perform and conduct his own compositions in concert halls, music festivals and music nightclubs globally on 4 continents. Ian's international musical endeavours include a 10 year successful collaboration composing music for the traditional Japanese musical ensemble "Shikandaza". This very unique sonic blend of East / West was dubbed a new type of "Japanese Jazz". Ian continues to be a musical ambassador with his latest collaboration with Algerian artist Amar Amarni and his partner Croation Singer Jazmina Petrovic. It was in 2020 when Ian decided to put composing ahead of all other musical activities so presently Ian spends most of his professional time composing music for media including Film Television and Animation. Contact Information e-mail _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Phone _Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Website Link: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ IMDB Link: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Some recent Composition Credits include: "Vampire Zombies From Space" Directed By Michael Stasko for The DOT Film Company "Strange Tales Of The South Shore" Television Series Directed By Ken Amlin for KRA Films and Bell Fibe Television "The Spirit Of Wheatley" Television Documentary Series Produced by By Amanda Gellman and Kimberly Juras For A.K. Film Productions and Bell Fibe Television "Let's Talk Generations" Television Talk Show Directed By Bonnie Porteous for WECAP Productions and CFTV television. Narnia, The Lion Witch And Wardrobe Theatrical Dance / Ballet Directed and Choreographed by Tiffany Chan for WDX "Price Of Freedom" Theatrical Production and Television Special Directed By Chris Rabideau For Arts Collective Theatre and CFTV Television "Callback" Short Film Directed by Alanna Budden

Ian McGregor Smith

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Award winning International Composer, Ian McGregor Smith, has been composing music for film, television, animated works, radio, dramatic and musical theatre for over 30 years. He has been fortunate to have held three compositional Artist in Residencies in Osaka Japan, Kyoto Japan and Windsor Canada (University Of Windsor School Of Dramatic Art). Ian has also enjoyed being an International musical artist and composer with opportunities to to perform and conduct his own compositions in concert halls, music festivals and music nightclubs globally on 4 continents. Ian's international musical endeavours include a 10 year successful collaboration composing music for the traditional Japanese musical ensemble "Shikandaza". This very unique sonic blend of East / West was dubbed a new type of "Japanese Jazz". Ian continues to be a musical ambassador with his latest collaboration with Algerian artist Amar Amarni and his partner Croation Singer Jazmina Petrovic. It was in 2020 when Ian decided to put composing ahead of all other musical activities so presently Ian spends most of his professional time composing music for media including Film Television and Animation. Contact Information e-mail _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Phone _Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Website Link: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ IMDB Link: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Some recent Composition Credits include: "Vampire Zombies From Space" Directed By Michael Stasko for The DOT Film Company "Strange Tales Of The South Shore" Television Series Directed By Ken Amlin for KRA Films and Bell Fibe Television "The Spirit Of Wheatley" Television Documentary Series Produced by By Amanda Gellman and Kimberly Juras For A.K. Film Productions and Bell Fibe Television "Let's Talk Generations" Television Talk Show Directed By Bonnie Porteous for WECAP Productions and CFTV television. Narnia, The Lion Witch And Wardrobe Theatrical Dance / Ballet Directed and Choreographed by Tiffany Chan for WDX "Price Of Freedom" Theatrical Production and Television Special Directed By Chris Rabideau For Arts Collective Theatre and CFTV Television "Callback" Short Film Directed by Alanna Budden

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Award winning International Composer, Ian McGregor Smith, has been composing music for film, television, animated works, radio, dramatic and musical theatre for over 30 years.
He has been fortunate to have held three compositional Artist in Residencies in Osaka Japan, Kyoto Japan and Windsor Canada (University Of Windsor School Of Dramatic Art). Ian has also enjoyed being an International musical artist and composer with opportunities to to perform and conduct his own compositions in concert halls, music festivals and music nightclubs globally on 4 continents.
Ian’s international musical endeavours include a 10 year successful collaboration composing music for the traditional Japanese musical ensemble “Shikandaza”. This very unique sonic blend of East / West was dubbed a new type of “Japanese Jazz”. Ian continues to be a musical ambassador with his latest collaboration with Algerian artist Amar Amarni and his partner Croation Singer Jazmina Petrovic. It was in 2020 when Ian decided to put composing ahead of all other musical activities so presently Ian spends most of his professional time composing music for media including Film Television and Animation.

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Some recent Composition Credits include:

“Vampire Zombies From Space”
Directed By Michael Stasko for The DOT Film Company

“Strange Tales Of The South Shore” Television Series
Directed By Ken Amlin for KRA Films and Bell Fibe Television

“The Spirit Of Wheatley” Television Documentary Series
Produced by By Amanda Gellman and Kimberly Juras For A.K. Film Productions and Bell Fibe Television

“Let’s Talk Generations” Television Talk Show
Directed By Bonnie Porteous for WECAP Productions and CFTV television.

Narnia, The Lion Witch And Wardrobe Theatrical Dance / Ballet
Directed and Choreographed by Tiffany Chan for WDX

“Price Of Freedom” Theatrical Production and Television Special
Directed By Chris Rabideau For Arts Collective Theatre and CFTV Television

“Callback” Short Film
Directed by Alanna Budden

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer, at Self-Employed at iVisionmusic
December 30, 1987 - Present
Freelance composer and recording artist providing musical composition, arranging, and recording services for various clients and productions.
Staff Composer / Arranger / Producer at Southshore Broadcasting
January 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Compose Music For Television Programming Arrange And Orchestrate Music For Television Programming Create Commercial Musical Jingles For Commercials Produce Television Programming
Touring Smooth Jazz Recording Artist at ivisionmusic
December 30, 2009 - September 18, 2025
Composed, Recorded, Produced and Performed Original Music Globally
Staff Producer, Arranger at Polaris Productions
September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2018
Staff composer producer and arranger for Polaris Productions, contributing to various music and recording projects.
Music Director at Banwell Community Church
August 22, 2007 - May 22, 2019
Play Piano for Church Services Conduct Choir and other musicians Plan and coordinate all musical activities for Church programs

Education

Bachelor Of Music at University of Windsor
September 1, 1981 - January 1, 1988

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE603 "Vampire Zombies From Space" Directed by Michael Stasko for The DOT Film Company
    This Musical Track is from the musical Cue "Dracula In Space" from the feature film, Vampire Zombies From Space, directed by Michael Stasko. It is a Comedy Horror set in 1950's Rural, Marlow County USA right during a Vampire Zombie invasion. When Vampire movie meets Zombie movie meets Space movie, you get Vampire Zombies From Space. Because it was set in the 50's it allowed an opportunity to compose in the early Horror style of Classic Hollywood. instrumental music soundtrack
    uniE603 "Narnia The Lion Witch and Wardrobe" Theatrical Dance / Ballet
    "Narnia The Lion Witch and Wardrobe" Theatrical Dance / Ballet is based on C.S. Lewis's famous book and movie by the same name. This production is a theatrical dance / ballet version which allowed for some Epic music to be composed to represent the magic of Narnia. This song, Aslan, is about the hero of Narnia, Aslan. music soundtrack vocal
    paper Vampire Zombies From Space - Directed By Michael Stasko for The DOT Film Company

    “Vampire Zombies From Space” directed by Michael Stasko for The DOT Film Company is a Horror Comedy Feature Film set in 1950’s Rural America. Marlow county is being attacked by Vampire Zombies from Space and the humans must fight back to avoid being taken over. It is a Vampire movie, Zombie movie and Space move all wrapped up into one. Vampire Zombies from Space is in select theatres globally and is winning many awards including 2 nominations for best musical score.

    paper Strange Tales Of The South Shore Written and Directed by Ken Amlin For KRA Productions

    A New Television Series entitled “Strange Tales Of The South Shore” for Bell Television directed by Ken Amlin for KRA Productions. This 4 episode series takes you on a mysterious haunted journey surrounding some of South Western Ontario’s favourite ghost stories and haunted tales.

    Episode 1 “The Baldoon Mystery”
    Episode 2 “A Haunting On Adelaide”
    Episode 3 “Smiley The Magician Of Boblo”
    Episode 4 “Texas Road”

    paper "The Price Of Freedom" Written By Carlos Anthony Directed By Chris Rabideau

    The “Price Of Freedom” is the story of former slave, John Robinson and his arduous journey to freedom through the Underground Railway between Detroit, Michigan, USA and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

    paper Narnia The Lion Witch and The Wardrobe Theatrical Dance / Balet

    Narnia The Lion Witch and The Wardrobe by C. S. Elliot is a well known fantasy about 4 siblings who travel through a wardrobe into a mysterious magical fantasy world where they become friends with the woodland creatures, trees of the forest and of course, the all powerful lLion king Aslan. Together they fight the powerful Ice Queen and her evil henchmen, including the wolf Maugrim and the other evil creatures of Narnia. This theatrical Dance / Ballet Adaptation Created by and Choreographed / Directed by Tiffany Chan for WDX allowed for an Epic Fantasy Musical Score of 27 different pieces. The score can be heard on Spotify under Ian McGregor Smith, Narnia.

    paper "Callback" Directed By Alanna Budden

    “Callback” is a dramatic short film that tells the story of two friends auditioning for the same role and the competition that it brings out in them. It shows how true friendships can be challenged but yet continue.

    paper Aperture Directed By Sean "Thrawn" Oneil

    “Aperture” is a Dramatic short film that tells the story of a Photographer’s heartbreak from a break up and his ultimate journey back from the loss of his relationship making him ready for a new one.

    paper "Let's Talk Generations" Television Talk Show Series - CFTV

    “Let’s Talk Generations” is an intergenerational television talk show featuring a musical segment in each episode by one of the guests. This program can be seen on CFTV community television.