I am a talented composer and sound designer with over 20 years of experience creating original music and postproduction audio for video games, films, and television. Currently, I serve as a Professor of Postproduction and Sound Design at Cleveland State University’s School of Film & Media Arts. I’m passionate about delivering immersive and genre-spanning compositions that combine emotional depth with technical precision. My experience spans across major platforms including Paramount, Hulu, HBO MAX, and Sony PlayStation, where I have worked on music direction, dialogue editing, 5.1 mixing, and ADR supervision. I love mentoring students and collaborating with creative teams to bring stories to life through sound and music.…

Joshua Love

I am a talented composer and sound designer with over 20 years of experience creating original music and postproduction audio for video games, films, and television. Currently, I serve as a Professor of Postproduction and Sound Design at Cleveland State University’s School of Film & Media Arts. I’m passionate about delivering immersive and genre-spanning compositions that combine emotional depth with technical precision. My experience spans across major platforms including Paramount, Hulu, HBO MAX, and Sony PlayStation, where I have worked on music direction, dialogue editing, 5.1 mixing, and ADR supervision. I love mentoring students and collaborating with creative teams to bring stories to life through sound and music.…

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I am a talented composer and sound designer with over 20 years of experience creating original music and postproduction audio for video games, films, and television. Currently, I serve as a Professor of Postproduction and Sound Design at Cleveland State University’s School of Film & Media Arts. I’m passionate about delivering immersive and genre-spanning compositions that combine emotional depth with technical precision.

My experience spans across major platforms including Paramount, Hulu, HBO MAX, and Sony PlayStation, where I have worked on music direction, dialogue editing, 5.1 mixing, and ADR supervision. I love mentoring students and collaborating with creative teams to bring stories to life through sound and music.

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Language

Chinese
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Greek, Modern
Intermediate

Work Experience

Professor of Postproduction and Sound Design at Cleveland State University
August 1, 2023 - Present
Teach courses in postproduction sound design, ADR, and industry workflows. Mentor film students on scoring, editing, and sound production. Provide hands-on training in ProTools, Atmos mixing, and team collaboration.
CEO / Music Composer at Butterfly Temples Studio
May 1, 2003 - Present
Composed and delivered original scores for film, TV, and games. Directed mixing for theatrical and streaming releases. Managed scoring teams and delivery of 5.1/Atmos stems. Sound design for installations like Beijing Military Strategy Museum.
1st Team Production Assistant at Prison Break - Pilot (20th Century/Disney+)
December 31, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Supported 1st team on location. Handled background coordination, logistics, and set flow.
1st & 2nd Team Production Assistant at Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount)
December 31, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Supported both 1st and 2nd AD teams on location. Handled background coordination, logistics, and set flow.
Producer at Cool House LLC
July 1, 2020 - Present
Composed music for film and TV in collaboration with top supervisors. Licensed original work to APM, Bravo TV, and HBO MAX. Supported production prep, contracts, and post-mix deliverables.
Background Actor / Support Roles at Various Studio Productions
December 31, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Appeared in background for SUPERMAN, SLAY, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN (S3 & S4), and EENIE MEANIE (Hulu).
Professor at Sichuan Southwest College of Civil Aviation
July 31, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Taught ethics, etiquette, and aviation safety communication. Script consulting for flight procedure videos.
Adjunct Professor at Sichuan Normal University
May 31, 2015 - July 9, 2025
Director of Foreign Language Department. Taught World Religions, Philosophy, and Western History. Designed syllabi and led study abroad prep programs.

Education

Graduate Studies: Epistemology at Cleveland State University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Bachelor of Arts at Hiram College
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
High School Diploma at Berea High School
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996

Qualifications

GCFC Advanced Film Skills - Assistant Director
June 1, 2024 - August 30, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
    paper Kung Fu Leeuw

    The 14-year-old Jimmy is a fanatic, strong and one of his school’s best Kung Fu students. As the roster of the new lion dance team is put together, Jimmy sees his dream of dancing in the lion’s head disintegrated. His Sifu (teacher) chooses newcomer Li Jié - with his impressive Martial arts jumps - for the lion’s head and puts Jimmy in the back. Jimmy does not dare to go against his Sifu’s wishes, but is determined to recapture his place. Only, in order to do that, he must first overcome his jealousy. Written by keynano

    Director: Froukje Tan (written and directed by)
    Producers: Jeroen Beker | Sabine Veenendaal | Haoyue Zhang
    Composers: Roc Chen (co-composer) | Joshua C. Love (co-composer)
    Cinematographer: Josje van Erkel
    Editors: Christine Houbiers (editing) | Niels Koopman
    Casting Directors: Martha Mojet (castingdirector kinderen) | Marina Wijn
    Production Designer: Karijn van Brink (production design)

    paper Happy Place

    Directors: Michael Ray Gregory | Brittany Dobish
    Writers: Michael Ray Gregory | Michael Stockwell
    Producers: Tristan Oliveria | Michael Stockwell
    Composers: Joshua C. Love (original score by)
    Cinematographer: Sam Michael

    Official Selection at Cleveland International Film Festival

    paper Stalker Jane

    Director: Roger Glenn Hill
    Writer: Roger Glenn Hill
    Producers: Niece Anderson | Yaphet Jackman | Halo Kitsch | Joshua C. Love
    & 9 more
    Composer: Joshua C. Love
    Cinematographer: Yaphet Jackman
    Editor: Roger Glenn Hill

    paper Player of the Week

    In small-town Ohio, young hockey players flock to the Goggin Ice Center where the next generation of hockey players are given a moment in the spotlight.
    Director: Lexi Jamieson Marsh
    Writer: Lexi Jamieson Marsh
    Composer: Joshua C. Love
    Editor: Lexi Jamieson Marsh

    paper Meat the Movie

    After a night of drugs and debauchery results in the fatal overdose of an underage gay man, an innocent bystander is left to take the blame. Upon his release from prison, the guilty party becomes the focus of an eccentric killers revenge.

    Director: Roger Conners (directed by)
    Writers: Roger Conners (story by) (written by) | R. Zachary Shildwachter (written by) (co-writer)
    Composer:Joshua C. Love
    Cinematographer: Mick Kunz