Narrative Short Films (2024)

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)