Resume
'DRAGON AGE: Redemption' TV Series - orchestrator and conductor
(dir. Peter Winther, 2011)
Series based on the popular Dragon Age game.
'Sarah Palin: You Betcha'- additional music
(dir. Nick Broomfield, 2011)
Unauthorized documentary by established UK director Nick Broomfield, on the controversial politician.
'3 Mile Radius'
(dir. Lab Ky Mo, 2011)
A dying Chinese-Liverpudlian makes a last effort to find his abandoned son.
'Michael Stone'
(dir. Lab Ky Mo, Northern Ireland Screen / Below the Radar, 2011)
Feature documentary, in development.
'Forever and A Day'
(dir. Prasad Shinde, Nikhedonia Films, 2011)
An elderly man moves unhappily into assisted living, where he finds an unlikely emotional connection from the past.
'L.A. Coffin School'
(dir. Erin Li, 2011)
Dramatic narrative short set in the Chinese community in Los Angeles. Shown at the Asian Pacific Film Festival, 2011.
'The One Percent' (dir. Choice Skinner, 2011)
Series following budding actresses waiting for their break.
'Dark Roads' (dir. Jason Carpenter, 2010)
Film noir-style thriller set in Los Angeles, amid the mafia and people-smugglers.
'Take Cover'
(dir. Nariman Massoumi, 2010)
Exploring the alienation faced by outsiders in modern day Britain, the film follows the perceived prejudice experienced by a veiled muslim woman from those around her. Premiered at the 2010 International Brief Encounters Film Festival, Bristol, U.K.
'Physical Education'
(dir. Rohan Green, 2010)
Narrative short dealing with bullying and the power of ambition. Winner of the Audience Award at Film Londons Best of Borough Film Festival. Shown also at the 2010 British Urban Film Festival.
‘We Love Kiruna’
(dir. Diana Voxerbrant, 2010)
Documentary following Armenian immigrants in a small, northern Swedish town.
‘In the Dark’ (dir. by Shyla Lee, Clayhouse Productions, 2010) An older lady's recollections of her difficult, abusive childhood - JOINT WINNER, DRAMA CATEGORY, 2010 SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL. ‘Rhythm of Causality’ (Parisi Productions, 2010) Drama showing a woman’s emotional journey as she faces up to the consequences of her actions. ‘Pain Like a Dagger' (Instant Films, 2009) Short comic horror for a 48-hour film competition. Co-composed with MJ Mynarski. ‘My Dad, the Communist’ (Dir. Lab Ky Mo, 2009) Moving short centered around a man’s memories of his father. Piano and Violin score. WINNER, AUDIENCE AWARD, EAST LONDON FILM FESTIVAL, 2010. (Nom de Plume films, 2009) Additional music and orchestration on this dark psychological feature. ‘Frank’ (Dir. Richard Lord, 2009) Animated comedy about an evil laboratory. Large orchestral score, including organ, and solo violin. (Dir. Lab Ky Mo, 2009) Fascinating story set in Thailand, contrasting two very different sections of society. Score included baroque-style cello and piano, as wells as minimalist themes. (Dir. Thomas Lo, 2009) Feature-length film about a man’s adventures in life and love. ‘Tossers’ (Dir. Danny Grossman, SoCal Films, 2008 - Best Director award at Mockfest 2009) Comedy mockumentary. Wide variety of styles, including ballet and pop. 'First Impressions' (Dir. Ed Williamson, 2008) Animated comedy. (Dir. A. Park, 37 episodes 2007-2009) Thriller detective series. Nominated for Streamy Award. 'Behind the Scenes of Total Hell' (Once Upon a Tyne Films, 2007-2008) Mockumentary drama, following the tribulations of an egomaniac making a horror film. ‘James’ (Dir. Connor Clements, 20 mins, September 2007) Moving short about a boy exploring his sexuality. Winner of 19 awards in total so far. Shown at Cannes Festival 2008, Palm Springs 2008 and Sundance 2009. (Chandelier Productions, 90 mins, August 2007) Dark feature-length film. Various styles, from Shostakovich-inspired brooding cello, to Spanish love songs. 'Children of Scum - A Retrospective’ (SoCal Films, 12 mins, June 2007) Mockumentary. Score comprised of love themes, fights, and tension. Shown at Imperial Beach International Film Festival (Sep.), won best short at Rogue Independent Film Festival, played at Smogdance (Jan 2008) and Beverly Hills Shorts Festival (Feb 2008), and the Faux Film Festival (Mar 2008). 'The Box' (Shannon Keir, 3 mins, April 2007) Dark orchestral and piano score, along with happy glockenspiel. Short about an orphan's struggle. (Eyefull Entertainment, 2 mins, March 2007) Silent movie era-style piano, comedy and suspense. 'Total Hell' (Once Upon A Tyne Productions, Oct-Dec 2006) Various horror tracks. 'Screaming Blue Murder' (Chandelier Productions, 90 mins, Aug-Sep 2006) Mockumentary. Various music, from jazz through to film noir. 'Rules of Attraction' (London Film Academy, 3 mins, June 2006) Innocent, 'Amelie'-inspired piano waltz for this darkly comic short for the LFA. 'Graduation March' (June, 2006) March for pupils at Dunman High School, Singapore. 'Hangin' Out' (12 mins, May 2006) Various funk and gloomy tracks for this short drama about a man at the end of his tether. 'Sombra' (10 mins, Nov 2005) Dark short about a man, his shadow, and the life of an immigrant. Tension-building music, on strings, piano and percussion. 'Metal Magic' (Joanna Woodward, 30 mins, Oct. 2005) Sci-fi inspired music for this fun educational film. Extract shown on BBC South Today. 'Aslan Doesn't Live Here Anymore' (Left Foot Yellow Theatre, Oct. 2005) Sound design for this innovative drama. 'Being Gertrude Stein' (Pulse Theatre, Aug.-Oct. 2005). Play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and in London (Oct. 2005), as part of the International Herald Tribune season ('Breathless'). 'Sexpresso' (LFA, July 2005) French accordion piece, and sensual jazz. 'Cheese and Pickle' (Noodle Pictures, June 2005) Dark comedy about an alter ego. Screened at Haymarket Short Film Festival (2005). 'Life's a Bleach' (Purplemedia, May 2005) Piano and cello music for this twisting thriller. 'Consequences' (Lengthy Productions, 30 minutes, April 2005) Many different styles for this art film, with a unifying theme, for footage by 10 different directors. 'Lost Angels' (P Norman Productions, Cannes 24hr Film Challenge, 2005) Romantic score. 'Grimm Reality' (Sack the Duck Productions, Feb-March 2005) Narrated, dark telling of Hansel and Gretel. Horror/fairytale score, including dance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Singers/bands worked with: Martin White (2007- 2008) cello Butcher Boy (2006) cello H Bird (2006 - 2008) keyboards, vocals Kismine (2006 - 2008) Charlie Calleja (2006) cello Abigail Hopkins (2006 - 2008) cello Sunita Sagger (2006) string arrangement The Violets (2005) cello Phil Jeays (2005) cello Jim Ramsey (2004-2006) - string arrangement Wanda Staroniewicz (2003) - instrumental arrangements, cello Film Session Work: ‘Dragon Age: Redemption' (web series, starring Felicia Day, 2011) - orchestration, conducting. ‘The Hare' (short, 2011) - solo ‘cellist, orchestration. Music by S. Peace Nistades. ‘Drone' (short, 2011) - orchestration. ‘Patient Zero' (short, 2011) - solo ‘cellist. Music by S. Peace Nistades. ‘Hieu - the Obligation’ (trailer - dir. R. Nguyen, 2009) - solo soprano, orchestration. Music by S. Peace Nistades. ‘Adelle’ (trailer - Abandoned Cinema, 2009) - solo ‘cellist . Music by S. Peace Nistades. ‘Dark Woods’ (Nom de Plume Films, 2009) - solo ‘cellist, additional music. ‘Carnevale’ - solo soprano (2008). Music by Dave Tichy. 'Red Hood' (dir. Navin Dev, 2007) - solo soprano. 'Pretty Dolly Robson' (dir. Rory Griffin, 2006) - solo clarinettist. 'The Clap' (dir. Geoff Lindsey, 2005) - 'cellist. 'Still Life' (dir. Harry Richards, 2005) - 'cellist. Education: UCLA Certificate in Film Scoring, Los Angeles, USA, 2008-2009 MA in Film Music, University of Bristol, UK, 2003-2004 BMus degree, King's College, University of London, UK, 2000-2003 Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music, UK: Grade 8 (the final exam) with distinction, voice, 2000 Grade 8 with distinction, 'cello, 1999 Grade 8 with distinction (and award for highest mark) piano, 1998 Various musicianship exams, with distinction.