CV
Films
Guilt!, Dir. by A.J. Constantino. (2023), Composer
A man is haunted by his actions after a night of drinking
There was a Cub Camp in the Poconos, Dir. by Ken Sandoval (2023), Composer
Proof of concept documentary film about a cub scout camp.
Fetch!, Dir. by Carlos Garcia, Jr. (2023), Composer
Short horror comedy about a pet sitting service.
Roots Will Remain, Dir. by Garath Whyte (2022), Composer & Sound Designer
A short, experimental time-lapse film,
Nonno, Dir. by Connor Martin (2022), Composer
Short horror film about heritage.
Function, Dir. by Ebed Pohl (2022), Composer
Short sci-fi film about parallel lives.
F(I/U)GUE, Dir. by Hicham Gardaf (2022), Composer & Sound Designer
A meditation on the experience of nostalgia, memory of home and the in-between state in which immigrants often find themselves in.
Composition, Dir. by Paul Sestakov (2021), Composer & Sound Designer
A short experimental film with no dialogue. Winner of several awards including Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Original Score, and Best Experimental Short.
What I’m Doing in August (2020), Composer & Filmmaker
An experimental found sound, beat and soundscape diary documenting what I did in August 2020.
An excerpt of the project was featured in Precursor, an online moving-image exhibition, curated by Erin Blanks.
Jean Cooke: Delight in the Thing Seen, Dir. by Jess Gell (2017), Composer
Short film about English painter Jean Cooke.
Planet Terra (2017), Composer & Filmmaker
Audiovisual composition based on the four classical elements of nature.
Deprived – Dir. by Kyle Phelps (2017), Composer
Short film about sleep deprivation among American teenagers.
A glimpse to regard the trail behind you and forget what is under you – Dir. by Salman Shaffi (2017), Composer and sound designer
Composition and sound design for a short experimental film.
Audiodramas and podcasts
Oakbridge (2024), Composer
Shift Podcast (2023), Composer & Producer
Captain Fearless (2023), Composer
From the Files of Jack R. Abbot: Murder by Garlic (2023), Composer
Murphy’s Inc. (2022), Composer
BBC Sounds: The Caretaker, Dir. by Salman Shaffi (2021), Composer
Pilot episode for a surreal audiodrama.
Hinterland podcast, Dir. by Salman Shaffi (2018-2019), Composer
A 3-part mystery horror audiodrama.
Games
Word of Command (2022), Composer
Sci-Fly (2018), Composer and Sound Designer
Workshops, courses and talks
Self-ish Acts: Neuro Noise (2023), Workshop Lead
A workshop for Neurodivergent Friends in Thanet, exploring the beginner’s mind through musical improvisation, composition and performance.
Ramsgate Reconnexts (2023), Workshop Lead
An accessible sound workshop as part of Ramsgate Festival of sound, using conductive paint and a Makey Makey kit to create a tactile sonic map exploring themes of ‘regeneration.
What Do We Need to Survive? A Forum, for ’Em and by ’Em, Turner Contemporary (2023), Co-facilitator
A forum exploring everyday moments of joy and rage to create a visual survival guide for and by the Disabled, Neurodivergent and Chronically Ill community in Thanet. Co-facilitated by myself, Holly Sutcliffe and Christine Tongue on behalf of Neurodivergent Friends in Thanet and Access Thanet. Produced by Looping the Loop.
Lucy Hale Day of Music, Disability and Technology, RNCM (2023), Graphic Scores Workshop Leader
A workshop on using Makey Makey kits, pencils, paper and tin foil to create playable graphic scores.
East Kent Mencap, Margate (2022), Podcasting Workshop Leader
Two introductory workshops around recording and producing podcasts.
Despacito Art School, Open School East (2018-21), Workshop Facilitator and Programmer
A project-based arts and nature programme for 5-12 years olds in Margate.
NAÏVE NOISE (2019), Organiser, Co-facilitator, Engineer
A 1-day intensive composition, improvisation and performance workshop in Margate, co-led by Yuri Landman, funded by the Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries Idea Fund. The performance was recorded and released on cassette tape by Industrial Coast.
Neurodiversity Forum, Open School East (2019), Co-facilitator
An open forum discussion on better supporting Neurodivergent people at arts events and workshops.
Sound Advice at Open School East (2018), Course Leader
A series of 4 digital music production workshops for beginners.
Other
Unrealtime Expanded, (2024), Research Assistant
Jerwood Arts & People Make it Work, (2023-present), Toolkit Steering Group & Toolkit Associate; Workshop Designer & Facilitator
Employability and socioeconomic-inclusion toolkit for arts organisations.
Mindfulness and affirmation meditations for Naami Padi (2022), Producer and Composer
Ruby (installation), by Suzy Crothers (2022), Recording engineer, Composer & Sound Designer
An installation offering an insight into what it feels like to consider one’s choices at an age where it feels like time is running out.
D·E·VALUATION, Mécènes du Sud Montpellier-Sète-Béziers (2021), Exhibiting Artist
A poster series around the theme of care, with my contribution being about better supporting Autistic people’s needs.
Strings, Things, People, Oscillate Festival (2017), Instrument builder and Facilitator
An installation of homemade instruments for festival attendees to explore.
Awards
Sound and Music Covid-19 Composer Award (2022)
Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Original Score, Indie Short Fest, Los Angeles International Film Festival – Composition, Dir. by Paul Sestakov (2020)
Education
Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries programme 2017-19, 12-month work placement at Open School East as the Young Associates Programme Assistant
Destelheide Zomeracademie, Dworp, Belgium (2018), Participant
A week of studying experimental instrument building, composition and performance techniques with Yuri Landman and Bert Bernaerts at the Destelheide Zomeracademie in Dworp, Belgium.
Canterbury Christ Church University 2016-17, MMus Master of Music (composition) – Distinction
Canterbury Christ Church University 2013-16, BA Hons Creative Music Technology – 1st Class
Colchester Institute 2010-12, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology – Distinction, Distinction, Distinction*
Previous employment
Open School East, 2018-2021: Young Associates Programme Assistant; Communications and Access Manager; Communications and Programmes Coordinator
A free, independent art school and community space that focuses on collective learning through the arts.
Bemix: ‘Composed’, music and performance course, 2017-18: Volunteer Facilitator
A weekly music programme for young adults with learning difficulties.