I am a creative and detail-oriented Composer and Sound Designer based in Dublin, Ireland. With a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience, I specialize in immersive sound for animation, games, and documentary film. I am proficient in both linear and interactive audio environments, adept at storytelling through sound, technical audio integration, and music composition using industry-standard tools and methodologies. Throughout my studies and projects, I have developed skills in creative music production, game audio, studio composition, and complex sound design. I am passionate about crafting unique sound experiences and collaborating closely with clients to enhance narrative and emotional immersion through audio.

Manus Graham

I am a creative and detail-oriented Composer and Sound Designer based in Dublin, Ireland. With a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience, I specialize in immersive sound for animation, games, and documentary film. I am proficient in both linear and interactive audio environments, adept at storytelling through sound, technical audio integration, and music composition using industry-standard tools and methodologies. Throughout my studies and projects, I have developed skills in creative music production, game audio, studio composition, and complex sound design. I am passionate about crafting unique sound experiences and collaborating closely with clients to enhance narrative and emotional immersion through audio.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented Composer and Sound Designer based in Dublin, Ireland. With a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience, I specialize in immersive sound for animation, games, and documentary film. I am proficient in both linear and interactive audio environments, adept at storytelling through sound, technical audio integration, and music composition using industry-standard tools and methodologies.

Throughout my studies and projects, I have developed skills in creative music production, game audio, studio composition, and complex sound design. I am passionate about crafting unique sound experiences and collaborating closely with clients to enhance narrative and emotional immersion through audio.

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Work Experience

Composer at Georgia Griffan / Lift-Off Global Network Festival
December 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Composed original score for surreal animated narrative REBOOT. Synthesized textures and motif development for character arcs.
Sound Designer at Daragh O'Shea / Dingle Animation Festival
December 31, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Designed abstract SFX and environmental ambience for animated short Turmoild. Matched sound palette to stylized animation pacing.
Sound Designer at Áindréas Fallon Verbruggen / Lighthouse Cinema
December 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Handled post-production sound, location audio cleanup, and ambient realism for documentary Euro-Children.
Sound Designer at Kevin Morthorst / Lighthouse Cinema
December 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Created narrative sound layering and sculpted emotional tone through Foley for short drama A City Upon a Hill.
Composer at Animated Short by Georgia Griffan
December 31, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Composed original score for the surreal animated narrative REBOOT, synthesizing textures and developing motifs to support character arcs. The film was featured at the Lift-Off Global Network Festival in 2024.
Sound Designer at Animated Short by Daragh O'Shea
December 31, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Designed abstract sound effects and environmental ambience for the short Turmoild. Matched sound palette to the stylized animation pacing. The film was screened at the Dingle Animation Festival in 2025.
Composer / Sound Designer at IADT Thesis Projects
December 31, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Created nine unique audio tracks exploring Chion's listening modes in a thesis project inspired by experimental sound design. Also re-scored interactive game environments for System Shock 2, using ShockEd level editor and FMOD-style scripting to heighten player immersion.

Education

BA (Hons) at IADT / Sound Training College, Dublin
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
BA (Hons) in Creative Music Production at IADT / Sound Training College, Dublin
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Higher National Diploma in Music Production at Sound Training College, Dublin
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Other