Credits

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Feature Films

MoBo Studios/ Wonder Mill Cosmos / Ryan Films Lee Fanning, Gwena Sims, Ryan Sims prods.

2025

The Science Adventures of Tom and Huck (Feature Film)

*Roles: Composer, Orchestrator, MIDI score programmer.

Surviving Camp Analog (Feature Film)

2022

MoBo Studios/ Wonder Mill Cosmos / Ryan Films Lee Fanning, Gwena Sims, Ryan Sims prods. Lee Fanning dir.

*Roles: Composer, Orchestrator, MIDI score programmer.

The Guest List (Documentary)

2022

Left of Creative John Barylick, David S. Bellino prods. David S. Bellino, dir.

*Roles: Composer, Orchestrator, MIDI score progammer, Conductor.

Super Science Showcase: The Movie (Feature Film)

2019

MoBo Studios/ Wonder Mill Cosmos / Ryan Films Lee Fanning, Gwena Sims, Ryan Sims prods. Lee Fanning, Benjamin Stark, Michael William dirs.

*Roles: Composer, Orchestrator, MIDI score programmer, Conductor.

The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head (Feature Film)

2018

Just a Head in a Jar Productions Ben Lancaster, prods. Ben Lancaster dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI score programmer.

Angelina Pictures / Marvista Entertainment Paul Serafini, Kim Dawson, Amy Baker, Michael Finn, Bailee Madison, Jason Pinardo prods. Paul Serafin dir.

2016

Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of Nantucket (Feature Film)

*Roles: Composer, MIDI score programmer.

Tall Ships: The Privateer Lynx (Documentary)

2011

Mi Casa Multimedia Lee Fanning, Gwena Sims, Ryan Sims prods. Lee Fanning dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI score programmer.

Galatia Films Erica Black, prod. Daniel Nicoll dir.

2009

Reclaiming the Blade (Documentary)

*Roles: Composer, Orchestrator, MIDI score programmer.

Small Town Folk (Feature Film)

2007

Gumboot Pictures Chris R Wright, Chris Musselwhite, Natalie Conway, prods. Peter Stanley-Ward dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI score programmer.

The Little Documentary That Couldn't (Feature Film)

2007

Gestation Entertainment Ken Saba, prod. Matt Lambro, Richard Hartman dirs.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI score programmer.

Aries Works Entertainment Kimberly Busbee, J. Serpento prods. James Serpento, dir.

2006

Haunting Villisca (Feature Film)

*Roles: Composer, Orchestrator, MIDI score programmer.

Tales From Beyond (Feature Film)

2004

Central Film Group Josh Austin, Eric Manning, Nate Barlow, prods., dirs.

*Roles: Composer, Orchestrator, MIDI score programmer.

Short Films

ALZILLA (Short Film)

2025

Alistair's Movies David James Nielsen, prod, dir., composer

*Roles: Composer, Orchestrator, MIDI Score Programmer, Writer, Director, Producer, Editor.

VooDoo Terms and Conditions (Short Film)

2025

JCVS Films Juan Carlos Vargas, prod, dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI score programmer.

AL AND THE LOST WORLD (Short Film)

2022

Alistair's Movies David James Nielsen, prod, dir., composer

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer, Writer, Director, Producer, Editor.

Coastal Dream (Short Film)

2022

David James Nielsen, prod, dir., composer

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer, Director, Producer, Editor.

AL AND THE METEOR (Short Film)

2021

Alistair's Movies David James Nielsen, prod, dir., composer

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer, Writer, Director, Producer, Editor.

A Brief History of Hollywood (Short Film)

2020

Nate Barlow, prod, dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

AL's Day at Cranes Roost Park (Music Video)

2020

Alistair's Movies David James Nielsen, prod, dir., composer

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer, Director, Editor, Producer.

Day Dreaming (Music Video)

2020

David James Nielsen, prod, dir., composer

*Roles: Composer, Orchestrator, MIDI Score Programmer, Director, Producer, Editor.

Drone vs. Dog (Short Film)

2020

Alistair's Movies David James Nielsen, prod, dir., composer

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer, Director, Producer, Editor.

Shenanigans (Short Film)

2012

Walking in Traffic Films / A Cut Floor Production

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

Kreg Gilson, prod, dir.

Overlap (Short Film)

2012

Evoke Entertainment Joe Dietrich, prod. Kevin Dietrich, dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

Dated (Short Film)

2011

uNeek Productions Rhys Ryan, prod. Jonathan Levit, dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

Shoelace (Short Film)

2011

Walker Films Rosalyn Walker, prod. John Paul Fischbach, dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

A Timeless Journey (Short Film)

2010

Naval Research Laboratories David Bellino, dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

Mastering Diabolo (Instructional DVD)

2009

Jester Games James DeOliveira, prod.,dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

Little Girl Blue: What's Become of You (Short Film)

2006

Central Film Group Josh Austin, prod., dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

Man VS. Woman (Short Film)

2006

JCVS Films Juan Carlos Vargas, prod, dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

The Extra Mile (Short Film)

2003

Solarwind Productions David James Nielsen, prod., dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer, Writer, Director, Producer, Editor.

The Big Table (Short Film)

2002

Telefilm Canada Larissa Banting, prod. Alexandra Zarowny, dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

Young Rocket Samurai (Short Film)

2002

AFA/CSIF/Sci-Fi Channel Jon Joffe, prod., dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

The Watcher (Short Film)

2000

NUTV Tom Andriuk / J. Hawkwood, prods. David James Nielsen / Marc McPherson, dirs.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer, Co-Director, Co-Writer, Co-Editor.

The Scientific Method (Documentary)

2000

NUTV Tinu Sinha, prod., dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

Shadow of Light (Short Film)

1998

NUTV Tom Andriuk /R. Staeseson, prods. David James Nielsen / Marc McPherson, dirs.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer, Co-Director, Co-Writer, Co-Editor.

Permanent Stain (Short Film)

1997

NUTV Tom Andriuk /R. Staeseson, prods. Matt Embry, dir.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

Television

Super Science Showcase (TV series)

2018-2025

MoBo Studios/ Wonder Mill Cosmos / Ryan Films Lee Fanning, Gwena Sims, Ryan Sims prods. Lee Fanning, Benjamin Stark, Michael William dirs.

*Roles: Composer, Orchestrator, MIDI score programmer, Conductor.

Sex or Breakfast (web series)

2015

Walker Films Ros Walker, prod. John Paul Fischbach, dir.

*Roles: Co-Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

Silent Witness (TV Movie)

2011

TNT Lizzie Friedman, Greg Little, Howard Braunstein, exec. prods.

*Roles: Music/MIDI Score Programmer.

Peter Markle, dir.

Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (TV series)

2010

Litton Entertainment Frank C.S. Jannuzzi, prod.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer.

The Tenth Circle (TV Movie)

2008

Lifetime Television Michael Mahoney, prod. Peter Markle, dir.

*Roles: Orchestrator, Music/MIDI Score Programmer.

Eden at the End of the World (documentary)

2008

National Geographic Special Keenan Smart, John B. Bredar, Doug Bertran, prods.

*Roles: Additional Music

Flight 93 (TV Movie)

2006

A&E Channel David Gerber, exec. Peter Markle, dir.

*Roles: Music/MIDI Score Programmer.

Faith of My Fathers (TV Movie)

2005

A&E Channel

*Roles: Music/MIDI Score Programmer / Additional Music

Alan Barnette, Delia Fine, Michael Jaffe, Tom Thayer, exec. prods.

Peter Markle, dir.

Star Trek: Enterprise (TV Series)

2004

Paramount Rick Berman, Brannon Braga, exec. prods.

*Roles: Orchestrator, Music/MIDI Score Programmer.

Library Music

Music For Shutterstock Music

Premium Beat / Shutterstock Music

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer

Music Tracks for Fresh Cut Studios

Fresh Cut HD Video Communications.

*Roles: Composer, MIDI Score Programmer

Doug Hodgson, Marc McPherson, prods./dirs.

Awards

2023

Platinum Award for Best Movie Short and Best Children's Film “AL AND THE LOST WORLD”

Fortean Film Festival

2022

Finalist “Coastal Dream” - Music Video

Beachfront Film Festival

Silver Award for Original Score - "AL AND THE METEOR"

Paris Film Awards

2021

Gold Award - Director Super Short Film “AL AND THE METEOR”

Best Comedy Short Film “AL AND THE METEOR” - June

Winner Best Soundtrack “AL AND THE METEOR” - October
Best Comedy Short Film “AL AND THE METEOR” - June

Original Score for a Short Film - “AL AND THE METEOR”

Reel Music Awards

Hollywood Gold Awards, Los Angeles, CA

Cotswold International Film Festival, Cotswolds, England

Cooper Awards
HEX After Dark Film Festival (Halloween and Entertainment Expo), Calgary, AB, Canada

2010

Jerry Goldsmith Award Nomination for "Reclaiming the Blade" - Documentary Score

Ubeda International Film Music Festival, Ubeda, Spain

Mcknight Visiting Composer

“The Minnesota Woman” project
American Composers Forum - McKnight Foundation

2007

Winner of the Reel Music 2 Competition for "The Sheik" - Music for Silent Film Clip

Symphony, Victoria, BC, Canada

2000

Original Teleplay “The Watcher” Best of the Northwest Award of Excellence

Shared with Marc McPherson, Alliance for Community Media, Northwest Region, US/Canada

Professional Memberships and Associations

ASCAP

American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers