Butterfly
Butterfly | 2023 Short Film
Composer
This short poetry film, directed by Alfio Leotta, played in the 2023 Aotearoa Poetry Film Festival.
The score features a bold building virtuosic violin performance, played by Yury Gezentsvey, Principal First Violin of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
You’re Out
You’re Out | 2022 Short Film
Composer
This queer-themed horror film was directed by Chaz Harris.
The film had a world premiere as part of the official selection for the 2022 Terror-Fi Film Festival, an international premiere at the 2022 35Th Image+Nation Lgbtq Film Festival, Canada's longest-running queer film festival, and a European Premiere at Frightfest 2023, the UK's leading genre film festival which was affectionally dubbed 'the Woodstock of gore' by Guillermo del Toro.
One Lane Bridge
One Lane Bridge | 2021 - 2022 Drama Series
Music Editor (season 3), Composer’s Assistant (season 2)
I worked closely with composer Claire Cowan on the second and third seasons of the New Zealand murder-mystery detective crime show One Lane Bridge. I did music editing tasks and helped Claire craft the score for the series, by working with music and themes she had already established. I also wrote additional diegetic music for the show. The series can be watched on TVNZ or overseas on Acorn TV.
Woman In Blue | 2021 Short Film
Woman In Blue | 2021 Short Film
Composer (with Tom McLeod)
I collaborated with composer Tom McLeod on the score for this heartfelt short film. The film follows an aging dementia patent haunted by the post-traumatic stress she endured as a young police officer.
The film was directed by Jack O'Donnell and produced by Ashleigh Flynn. The film stars Tanea Heke, Acushla-Tara Kupe, Isaac Te Reina, and Temuera Morrison. The film premiered at the 2021 Show Me Shorts Film Festival.
Our Money|2022 Documentary
Our Money | 2022 Documentary
Composer
This short documentary, directed by Luke Ross, follows 83-year-old activist Helen Drew as she attempts to establish a local currency in rural Carterton.
The score is an integral part of the film and conveys a wistful and nostalgic tone to colour the backdrop of a small sleepy rural New Zealand town.
The film premiered at the 2022 Wairarapa Film Festival.
The Death Of Hector | 2023 Short Film
The Death of Hector | 2023 Short Film
Composer
This epic historical fantasy short film retells the legendary duel between the Homeric heroes Achilles and Hector during the Trojan War.
Blood Tropicana | 2020 Short Film
Blood Tropicana | 2020 Short Film
Composer
This cyberpunk neo-noir short film was directed by Zavana Evans and premiered at the 2020 Horror-Fi Film Festival in New Zealand.
The film inspired by both neo-noir and science-fiction invites the audience to explore the seedy nightlife of a gritty cyberpunk dystopian future.
Hansel & Gretel| 2020 Ballet Soundtrack Album
Hansel & Gretel | 2020 Ballet Soundtrack Album
Music Editor
Hansel & Gretel is an original ballet written by composer Claire Cowan, and commissioned by the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company. I was the Pro-Tools editor for The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra on their recording of the music. We edited and mixed the music at Park Road Post.
The Convert | 2023 Feature Film
The Convert | 2023 Feature Film
Assistant to Tane Upjohn-Beatson
I worked as an assistant in the early stages of the film’s post-production. Under musical sound designer Tane Upjohn-Beatson, I worked on recording, editing, and creating custom sample libraries for the film.
A Mistake | 2024 Feature Film
A Mistake | 2024 Feature Film
Assistant to Ewan Clark
I worked as an assistant in the early stages of the film’s post-production. Under additional music composer Ewan Clark, I edited together a temp music score for early cuts and screenings before the final edit had been finalised.
Hudson Hemisphere | 2023 Short Film
Hudson Hemisphere | 2023 Short Film
Composer
I wrote the music to this thrilling short time travel film. The film takes the audience on a journey through time with a musical score that crosses genres.
Birthday Boy | 2022 Short Film
Birthday Boy | 2022 Short Film
Composer
This film was made as part of the 48-Hour Film Festival, it was a regional finalist, and was nominated for 4 awards including Best Original Score.
A Good Home | 2021 Short Film
A Good Home | 2021 Short Film
Composer
I wrote the music for this award-winning science-fiction short film.
This film was directed by Noah Camenker and premiered at The Orlando Film Festival in 2021.
The Forgotten Floss | 2021 Short Film
The Forgotten Floss | 2021 Short Film
Composer
I wrote the score for this heartwarming and cute stop-motion animated short, created by Paul Marcus Wong.
The short premiered at the 2020 Weta Film Festival, before heading to the the 2021 Sherman Oaks Film Festival and the 2021 Portland Comedy Festival, where it was nominated for Best Animation.
Haka Haha | 2021 Short Documentary
HAKA haha | 2021 Short Documentary
Composer (with Tahlia Griffis)
I worked with composer Tahlia Griffis on the music for this short documentary. This short film was released in the eighth season of Loading Docs and can be watched online.
When the Cows Come Home | 2022 Feature Documentary
When the Cows Come Home | 2022 Feature Documentary
Score Editor
I worked closely with composer Tom McLeod on his score for the 2022 documentary When the Cows Come Home. The film was selected as part of the 2022 NZIFF festival, and was released in New Zealand cinemas in late 2022.
Mysterious Ways | 2023 Feature Film
Mysterious Ways | 2023 Feature Film
Composer’s Assistant & Music Preparation
I worked closely with composer David Long on this queer romantic film about a vicar who wishes to marry his boyfriend.
The Sounds | 2020 Drama Series
The Sounds | 2020 Drama Series
Pro Tools Engineer
I worked with composer Rhian Sheehan on this thrilling drama series, set in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
This drama series was created by Acorn TV, and can be watched in New Zealand on NEON.
Fight For The Wild | 2021 Documentary Series
Fight For The Wild | 2021 Documentary Series
Musican
I performed the guitars on this four-part documentary series for composer Tom McLeod.
This documentary series was created by RNZ. The series explores the the massive undertaking of the attempt to make Aotearoa completely Predator Free by 2050.