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_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Michael Rien is an accomplished Screen Composer (International Fantasia Festival 2024), Drummer, Pianist, Performer, Session Musician, and Teacher at the Canada

Michael Rien

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_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Michael Rien is an accomplished Screen Composer (International Fantasia Festival 2024), Drummer, Pianist, Performer, Session Musician, and Teacher at the Canada Music Academy in the music industry. With years of experience, Michael has worked on various projects, and has the passion, talent, training, experience, and drive to get the job done right! --- **Employment and project experience** **Screen Composer** for the Short Film "On the

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Michael Rien is an accomplished Screen Composer (International Fantasia Festival 2024), Drummer, Pianist, Performer, Session Musician, and Teacher at the Canada Music Academy in the music industry.

With years of experience, Michael has worked on various projects, and has the passion, talent, training, experience, and drive to get the job done right!


Employment and project experience

Screen Composer for the Short Film “On the Whims of Valkyries” presented at the International Fantasia Festival 2024.
July 28, 2024

Other Screen Composer Credits

FEATURES
Schemer - Eddy Kara 2011
Sans Pran Souf - Jean Alix Holmand 2009
L’Obsession - Jean Alix Holmand 2008
Bataille - Hugo Levy Lalonde 1996
MUSAC - Hugo Levy Lalonde 1995

SHORTS
​Depressed - Eddy Kara 2013
The Power of Yoga - John Hislop 2009 *Featuring Ravi Shankar
City of Silence - Hugo Levy Lalonde 1995

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Skills

FL Studio
Mu
Music Theory
So
Soundtrack
Steinberg Cubase

Experience Level

FL Studio
Expert
Music Theory
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Steinberg Cubase
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Music at Concordia University
September 1, 1995 - June 21, 1999

Qualifications

E.K.P. Wreath Award - Best Music Score 2011
June 1, 2011 - June 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education

Testimonials

Oct 2024
by Nicolas Lévesque
from Nico Sorrentino

Short Film: Mia's Secret

Working with Michael Rien on my film was an absolute pleasure. His ability to capture the emotion of each scene through music transformed the project in ways I hadn't imagined. Michael brought a level of professionalism and creativity that elevated the entire film, and he was always open to feedback, working seamlessly to bring my vision to life. His compositions added depth and intensity, making the storytelling even more compelling. I couldn't have asked for a…
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    uniE608 On the Whims of Valkyries by Heston L'Abbé (International Fantasia Festival 2024)
    Composed music for the Short Film "On the Whims of Valkyries" by Heston L'Abbé, which made the official selection at the International Fantasia Festival 2024. Part of the Souviens-toi que tu vas mourir. https://www.twine.net/signin showcased in the Fantastiques Week-Ends Québecois programme.
    uniE608 On the Whims of Valkyries by Heston L'Abbé (International Fantasia Festival 2024)
    Composed music for the Short Film "On the Whims of Valkyries" by Heston L'Abbé, which made the official selection at the International Fantasia Festival 2024. Part of the Souviens-toi que tu vas mourir. https://www.twine.net/signin showcased in the Fantastiques Week-Ends Québecois programme. ​
    uniE613 Michael Rien - Screen Composer Demo
    "https://www.youtube.com/embed/mFt5kYYr_zs?si=kxM51KknHUXpaJGw"
    uniE613 Michael Rien - Film intro mockup
    "https://www.youtube.com/embed/YOP4lfJyMcQ?si=UcDHtPu15eXdela_"
    uniE613 Schemer - Title Theme
    "https://www.youtube.com/embed/hiumvUXE8Ro?si=8aHL6yAV2PzHMqLw"
    uniE613 L'Obsession Clip
    "https://www.youtube.com/embed/IAXFKe3Lv8Y?si=vV6Q8QCHNgRVKyIr"
    uniE613 Sans Pran Souf - Music by Michael Rien
    "https://www.youtube.com/embed/VtHH_glE3Xs?si=ReH4Qld8MXwuE4lP"
    uniE613 SCHEMER - Score Composing Samples - MICHAEL RIEN
    "https://www.youtube.com/embed/qFhN0HKxht0?si=CyOjT-kKJ72m4moM"
    uniE613 Michael Rien - Scoring Montage
    "https://www.youtube.com/embed/sd8dLaqHuz0?si=wPDcnnVQOwewlESJ"
    uniE613 Michael Rien - Screen Composer Demo (Audio Only)
    “https://www.youtube.com/embed/iL5_uZtqbZ0?si=lkd7fw5gPJSe94a8”
    uniE613 Michael Rien - TV Investigation Music (Audio Only)
    "https://www.youtube.com/embed/_mFYrwbuBqo?si=M23NhfUXyMi5CXQl"