ABOUT ME
WHAT I DO I compose and produce instrumental music, with a focus on film scores. EDUCATION Eleven years of musical instruction, taught by Mrs. Julie Michie Mrs. Deanna Erxleben Mrs. Leesa Hammit EXPERIENCE Played the piano since age seven and have composed since the age of thirteen. Scored the short films Cyber Attack & Seek First by JVGPictures as well as some personal productions. Wrote, directed, scored and starred in the short film Mark, made for the Digital Media Academy, 2018. Composed Original Score for The Vining Sisters' feature film The Light of Virsa Had pieces "Three" & "Freedom" performed by the Karanet's Mass Army. Coordinated a String-Quartet group composition project for Karanet's Mass Army. Produced, edited and scored The Light of Virsa Teaser Trailer #2 for Vining Sisters Productions. FILMOGRAPHY Cyber Attack - 33 min Seek First - 17 min The Light of Virsa - 86 min |
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DISCOGRAPHY
"The Light of Virsa: Deluxe Edition (Original Score)" Release Date: March 29th, 2021 "Three" Release Date: June 3rd, 2020 "Empty Spaces" Release Date: June 3rd, 2019 "Seek First" Release Date: October 15th, 2018 "Cyber Attack" Release Date: December 21st, 2017 AWARDS "Nominated for Outstanding Original Score for the student film Seek First." -Great Lakes Christian Film Festival, 2019 "Nominated for Outstanding Original Score for the student film Seek First." -International Christian Film Festival, 2019 1st Place 2019 District 8 Texas 4-H Musical/Instrumental Performance of Original Composition "Green" ARTICLES North Texas Catholic Interview "The Light of Virsa" Magazine - Susan Moses, March 19th, 2021 The Flash, Stephenville TX Interview "The Light of Virsa" E-Newspaper - David Swearingen, March 28th, 2021 The Dublin Citizen Interview "The Light of Virsa" Newspaper - Paul Gaudette, April 8th, 2021 TV/RADIO Guadalupe Radio Network "Seek First" Radio - David Palmer, October 27th, 2018 Guadalupe Radio Network "The Light of Virsa" Radio - David Palmer, March 6th, 2021 Catholic TV San Antonio "The Light of Virsa" Television - Xavier Ramirez, July 27th, 2021 | ||
"Amazing score! A+++ Very patient did what was requested and added dome of his own style can't wait to use again!!!!!"
- thedoors22 via Fiverr
- thedoors22 via Fiverr
"Over the course of five years we have worked with Diego on three films. Each project has been a delight to work on with him. He brings serious dedication and professionalism to each project, working very hard to make the film the best it can be, often far over and above what he originally said he would do. Each score has beautiful and recognizable themes which reflect the film’s different characters, story points, and underlying emotions. In addition to the quality of his work, Diego is incredible to work with. His sense of humor, artistic taste, and attention to detail are a rare combination! We highly recommend that anyone looking for a composer turn to Diego. He never fails to deeply impress us, as well as the audience!"
- Clare & Mary Vining
- Clare & Mary Vining
"At a gut level, he understands how to support what’s going on — the emotions, the lighting, the sound effects, the plot. His work is not for his own glory, not about how cool the music is, but to make a cohesive, beautiful ensemble with what’s happening on screen.”
- Leesa Hammit
- Leesa Hammit
The OG Team
Christi Bales, Mary Vining, myself, Clare Vining and Luke Gonzalez
Christi Bales, Mary Vining, myself, Clare Vining and Luke Gonzalez