Composer/Producer, Writer, and Multi-instrumentalist
Toronto, Canada Area
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- Seminar Planning at The Guild of Canadian Film Composers
- Past
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- Composer at GCFC CBC Recording Sessions
- Composer at Greek Chorus Productions (Sole Proprietorship)
- Composer at Ryerson University
- Composer at Crypt Club Productions (Sole Proprietorship)
- Education
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- Alberta College of Art and Design
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Adrian Ellis’s Summary
Adrian is a multi-instrumentalist who has composed music for award winning films, tv pilots, and multimedia, and has scored nearly 30 productions in the last 4 years. He is also a recording artist with 3 independent releases under his belt and another effort in the works. He lends his talents as a musician and producer to artists and appears on recordings as a guitarist, co-writer, and performer, most notably with Juno Award nominee Eternia. In Winter 2007, with generous assistance from the Guild of Canadian Film Composers, Adrian apprenticed with Donald Quan (Relic Hunter, Mutant X).
See http://www.adrianelliscomposer.com for a list of credits and music examples.
CREDITS (shortlist)
Leaders in Learning ’08 – 2008, Flash Animation, for the Ryerson University's Chang School of Continuing Education.
The Crackwalker – 2008, Theatre Production, Dir. Michael Murphy, Staged and Confused Prod.
Pop. Six Billion – 2008, Short Film, Dir. Sean Carley (as part of TIFF’s Talent Lab ’08)
The Nature of Things with David Suzuki - 2008, "The Science of the Senses: Sight" - Asst. in creation of bass guitar electronic loops/elements. Music by Donald Quan.
Moccasin Flats - Redemption - 2008, Feature Film - Guitar - Music by Donald Quan.
Playing the Game - 2007, 15 episode webTV comedy series, Dir. Steve Hutton
Leaders in Learning 2007 - 2007, Flash Presentation, Ryerson's Chang School of Continuing Education
AAAAAH! Indie Horror Hits, Volume 1 (Theme) - 2007, DVD, Produced by Miguel Gallego
Adrian Ellis’s Specialties:
· Composition and Arranging: - 15 years. Strength in electronica/techno, hybrid electronic/orchestral, rock and pop, solo guitar and piano, and traditional orchestral.
· Music creation and recording, mixing, mastering, & sound design creation
· Synthesizer programming, MIDI orchestration/finessing
· Recording, mixing, audio sweetening
· Artist demo and full CD production, workshopping, development.
· Versatile guitar player (17 yrs exp.), as well as keyboards, bass, drums and percussion.
Adrian Ellis’s Experience
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Seminar Planning
The Guild of Canadian Film Composers
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Developed and planned a one-day seminar for the GCFC on music for video games and interactive media, featuring game composer David Logan, music/sound designer Drasko Vucevic, and Bitcasters founder Nathon Gunn. Continue to work with the Guild Seminar Planning Committee.
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GCFC CBC Recording Sessions
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
2008 — 2009 (1 year )
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Composer
Greek Chorus Productions (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 11-50 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
September 2007 — February 2008 (6 months)
Created musical score for a 15 part web TV comedy series called Playing the Game, including Gilbert and Sullivan arrangements and full orchestral accompaniment to an episode based on Peter and the Wolf. Also acted as sound recordist for commentary tracks for DVD extras.
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Ryerson University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2007 — October 2007 (2 months)
Composed music for 'Leaders in Learning 2007' multimedia presentation for the Chang School of Continuing Education.
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Crypt Club Productions (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 11-50 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
August 2007 — September 2007 (2 months)
Composed music for DVD Titles menu - "AAAAAH! Indie Horror Hits Vol. 1"
Adrian Ellis’s Education
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Alberta College of Art and Design
Classical Guitar Performance 1992 — 1998
Additional Information
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Adrian Ellis’s Interests:
Philosophy, art and design, and martial arts. I have a total of over 7 years in serious martial arts study in various disciplines, and currently hold a 2nd degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, and have placed first in provincial and city tournaments, and actively assists in coaching junior teams
Adrian Ellis’s Groups:
Guild of Canadian Film Composers
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Adrian Ellis’s Honors:
1 of 3 Canadians accepted to the 2007 Apprentice Mentor Program administered by the Guild of Canadian Film Composers, studying under Donald Quan.
Dust of the Earth (2005, Documentary) won BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD at the FirstGlance Philadelphia Film Festival
2005 IndieClub Composer Competition - 3rd Place
Adrian Ellis’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
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