Film scorer for narrative films exploring distinct tonal, cultural & psychological terrain. Delivered emotionally resonant, genre-sensitive scores across jazz, orchestral, electronic & hybrid palettes, with a strong focus on story & character.

Projects & Score Approach:
“Chicken” (Coming-of-age drama)
Subtle yet poignant score blending ukulele motifs with moody ambient textures (synths & transformed field recordings) evoking vulnerability, emotional suppression & the residue of trauma.

“Fissures” (psychological thriller/magical realism)
Lush orchestral writing combined with unconventional vocal textures—whispers & extended techniques—manipulated to reflect psychological dislocation, cultural tension & fragile identity.

“Facepaint” (Dark comedy/workplace satire)
Off-kilter cues with absurdist timing, combining jazz grooves, abrasive rock instruments & experimental electronics to support tonal instability & anxiety.

Roles & Contributions:
❖ Composed original scores tailored to each film’s unique narrative language & directorial vision
❖ Collaborated closely with directors, editors & sound designers—entirely remotely across multiple time zones, using cloud-based & online-meeting tools—to align music with evolving editorial & tonal needs
❖ Refined efficient & intuitive drafting/feedback system to interpret & elevate directorial notes & creative input
❖ Balanced creative ambition with logistical demands, maintaining clear communication throughout

Techniques & Tools
❖ Logic Pro & Studio One for composing & production
❖ iZotope RX for audio transformation
❖ Custom sample creation & hybrid instrument design
❖ Transitioned from Logic Pro to Studio One for streamlined music production

Outcomes
❖ All films currently in the international festival circuit
❖ Scores praised for narrative precision, tonal originality & responsiveness to directorial intent
❖ Successfully executed remote workflows for cross-genre scoring under varied timelines & expectations

Work Samples
https://on.soundcloud.com/ju23HmqguvwCyEA7IZ (Chicken)

https://on.soundcloud.com/kfrB6RagWaAcbdhpaF (Fissures)

Project & Scoring Approach
Scored “Original Voice”, an experimental horror short in which an AI, prompted to create a film, spirals into a sonic hallucination in search of an original artistic voice. The film explores the entanglement of machine consciousness, authorship & sensory overload. The score leans heavily on custom synth textures, processed audio, & experimental sound design—shifting from ominous density to magical transformation in an uncompromising auditory arc.

Roles & Contributions
❖ Composed & produced the original score, crafting a highly immersive, disorienting sonic language that mirrors the AI’s cognitive fragmentation

❖ Shaped sound-driven narrative arcs that alternately disrupt and support visual logic—foregrounding dissonance, rupture & emotional ambiguity

❖ Delivered the project remotely for a US-based production team while working between South Africa & Russia—maintaining cohesion through fluid communication & structured draft cycles

Techniques & Tools
❖ Logic Pro for sequencing, sound design & mixdown

❖ Custom synth patching, granular manipulation & audio deconstruction

❖ Cue drafting & delivery via cloud-based collaboration platforms

Outcomes
❖ Premiered at First Light AI Film Festival (New York, USA)

❖ Recipient of the Honoree Award

❖ Successfully expanded sonic scoring practice—navigating unconventional narrative structures with avant-garde sonic demands

Work Samples
https://on.soundcloud.com/hQbSA3wED29CUB31C5

Collaborative projects with leading South African chamber ensemble Mizar Trio & saxophonist Josie McClure, producing two full-length albums highlighting contemporary South African composition—including a solo album of original works & a low-cost experimental saxophone sample library for young composers.

Roles & Responsibilities:
❖ Compose all works for saxophone album, exploring experimental techniques
❖ Compose work for Mizar Trio album highlighting multi-composer South African repertoire.
❖ Lead creative direction and production coordination for sample library development
❖ Project manager across both album initiatives, including masterclasses & workshops
❖ Mentoring & coaching young composers participating in open rehearsals masterclasses & workshops.

Tools & Techniques:
❖ Recording, sampling, & Kontakt scripting for custom sample mapping
❖ Presonus Studio One (DAW) for sketching, production & mockups
❖ Avid Sibelius for score preparation and part engraving
❖ WorkFlowy, Trello, and Excel for project and workflow management

Outcomes:
❖ Digital album release targeting South African and international new music audiences.
❖ Sample library distributed as a low-cost educational tool for young South African composers
❖ Public concert premieres of all works with Mizar Trio and Josie McClure
❖ Workshops and masterclasses for young musicians integrated into the rehearsal and developmental phases