I recently finished composing the original score for  THE LAST SPARROW, a fairy tale type film set in China in the late 50s.  Directed by Luke Fisher and Ada Wong, and produced by Curt Chatham, the score features intimate strings, custom synth programming, and specialty instruments like the Chinese Erhu.   The film will premiere in Los Angeles in the spring of 2017.  

I recently finished composing the original score to YOU HAVE ARRIVED, a disturbing horror short film by writer/actor/director Justin Phillip.  I had the pleasure of meeting Justin on BEYOND DOUBT, a project I scored last year.  Justin played a police officer who had been cleared in a controversial shooting, then was brought to testify against a fellow officer in court.  We was great, and in the course of the promotion of that film we got to know one another.  When Justin came to me with YOU HAVE ARRIVED, I knew I wanted to be a part of it.  It delves into the creepy undercurrent of technology, and how people find themselves completely dependent upon it, rather than trusting their own eyes and judgement. This short is the concept for a full feature film, expected to go into production in 2017.      

I recently worked with Lee Dreyfuss on his comedy short film, MINNOW POND.  Minnow Pond is a parody of the popular series “Shark Tank”, and working with Lee was an opportunity to score some comedy music, but also some fun takes on reality television in general.  I’ve known Lee for awhile now, however this was the first time we’d worked together- as a writer/director he’s got great instincts.  This is also his first appearance as an actor onscreen!   Here is a fun, overly cheesy track from the short:          

I’ve been asked to score the upcoming project THE LAST SPARROW, a fairy tale type film set in China in the late 50s.  It’s a beautifully shot film, fairly long for a short, about 18 minutes.  The project is produced by Curt Chatham and directed by Luke Fischer and Ada Wong as part of the Liberty Lab for Film, a mentorship program that connects young filmmakers with established producers, writers, directors and television showrunners in Hollywood.

I recently had the pleasure of working with director Matt Hermosillo on his short film BEYOND DOUBT.  It’s a beautifully shot, gripping legal thriller about two police officers at odds with one another, and the aftermath of a shooting.    The film is now complete and there will be a screening party this Thursday, January 28th at Phantom Carriage in Carson, CA.    If you live in Los Angeles, I encourage you to attend- it will be a fun night. A great short film, craft beer, and talented filmmakers.   This will be the first public performance of my score, which featured an incredible string quartet comprised of members of the LA Philharmonic.