MUCHFACT grant for "Before & After"
Our upcoming single with Blackboltt ‘Before & After' just landed a video grant from MUCHFACT! Other selected artists include Feist and Saukrates.
Thanks Muchfact!
‘Battle of the DJs’
I'll be producing the sound for "Battle of The DJs", a new TV show produced by the team behind Comedy Networks' "Keys To The VIP".
The show is scheduled to air in the fall and will feature some of the best DJs in Canada.
‘Archon Defender’ a festival winner...
The animated film ‘Archon Defender’ - which I had the pleasure of mixing the sound for - continues to be a success across many international film festivals, including:
-Awarded “Best Animated Feature” at DIY Film Festival. hollywood, ca.
-Awarded #1 In “Animation” at SkyFest
-“Award of Excellence - Animation" The Accolade Competition 2010 La Jolla, ca, US.
-”Best Animation Award” at Mississauga Independent Film Festival 2010
-”Rising Star Award” at Canada International Film Festival 2010
DISNEY track
DISNEY just licensed my instrumental ‘Green Eggs’ for one of their upcoming Mickey Mouse Club house DVD releases.
It's a nice addition to the client list!
Nelly Furtado "cameo"
It seems you'll be seeing quite a bit of me on Nelly Furtado’s official music video for ‘The Night Is Young’...
We had a lot of fun shooting it! The song will be the lead single for her new 'Greatest Hits' album.
UPDATE: You can watch the video HERE
Production begins for ‘The Day The Old Man Knocked’
The short film 'The Day The Old Man Knocked' began shooting in Toronto today.
I'll be doing all the sound post production for the film, which is being produced by The NE and features narration from Carlo Rota.
Glad to be a part of the team! More details to follow
Pow Wow Festival With Curtis Santiago
I'll be performing with Curtis Santiago at the Pow Wow électro Festival in Quebec City this weekend.
We'll be sharing the stage with Girl Talk, Kele, Does It Offend You Yeah? and a bunch more. Should be a good weekend...
UPDATE: Click here for festival clips
Ottawa International Film Festival Selection
The Short film ‘DANIEL & BENJAMIN’ (for which I wrote the score and did all the sound post production) has made the official selection for the 2010 Ottawa International Film Festival.
The film was written and directed by Dany Gehshan. Congrats Dany!
Film festival Official Selections
The Mississauga Independent Film Festival just announced it's 2010 official selections, and it includes two films I did sound post-production for: ‘ARCHON DEFENDER’ and ‘PARENT-TEACHER NIGHT’. Thanks MIFF!
Congrats to both teams!
Hilary Weaver TV appearances
I'll be performing with Hilary Weaver tomorrow December 18th for a special episode of ‘Breakfast Television’.
Hilary was recently featured on 'Entertainment Tonight' discussing her recent win for “Best Vocal Performance” at the Hollywood Music Awards.
Don't miss it!
‘Parent-Teacher Night’a hit at international film festivals
I'm happy to share that the short film “PARENT-TEACHER NIGHT” (for which I recently did sound post-production for) has been getting a lot of love across many festivals in North America.
Following its world premiere at the 12th Annual Long Island International Film Festival the film was nominated as Best Short Drama and received Honorable Mention in the Best Supporting Actress category. The film has also been in the Official Selection at: Kids First! Film Festival(Santa Fe New Mexico); Big Apple Film Festival (New York City); Toronto Hispano-American Film Festival (Toronto, Ontario).
Congrats to the team!
Performing with Hilary Weaver
I'll be joining Hilary Weaver as keyboard player for future showcases in New York as well as other upcoming live shows and TV appearances.
Hilary is currently in the top 10 in the FMQB TOP 40 AC chart. She's also been nominated for two awards at the ‘Hollywood Music in Media Awards’ as well as the ‘British Music Week’ awards
Shobha reaches top 10 in ‘Song for Toronto’ Contest
I recently produced Shobha’s song ‘City Glow’ as part of Toronto's 175 anniversary songwriting contest. I'm happy to announce that the song just made the top 10!
We need your vote! The winner will be announced in August
Gary Beals single
Canadian Idol finalist Gary Beals’ new album “THE REBIRTH OF” will feature ‘SIMPLE LIFE’, a tune we co-wrote earlier this year.
The album will hit shops June 9th!
#6 in MuchMusic?
I recently did the sound design for the video for “Beautiful” by KOOCH, which just reached the #6 spot on MuchMusic - ahead of Lady GaGa and Pussy Cat Dolls... not bad
Congratulations to KOOCH!
Upcoming project: SHYANN
I'm glad to announce that I'll be producing and co-writing Shyann's upcoming album. The album will feature a mix of trip hop, jazz and folk influences.
Stay tuned for updates...
Shobha on CHUM FM
Shobha's new single ‘Always On Your Feet’ has been selected for heavy rotation on CHUM FM and stations all across Canada.
I'm currently gigging with Shobha in promotion for her album 'Work In Progress'. Congrats Shobs!
Upcoming project: Wicked Phoenix
I'll be working with the founding members of ‘Blues Underdog’ to produce their upcoming album under their new name : 'Wicked Phoenix'.
Blues Underdog was last seen touring with the Black Eyed Peas - but please don't hold that against them...
Looking forward to this!
Film premier
The short film “PARENT-TEACHER NIGHT” - for which I did sound post production - premiered in Toronto last night to great acclaim!
The film was directed by Gemini award winner Stephen Rosco. Congrats Stephen!
‘Best Blues’ Award
Mike Celia’s EP “Thing’s I’ve Sold” - which I had the pleasure of engineering and co-producing - just won the ‘Best Blues’ award at the Toronto Independent Music Awards!
Congrats Mikey!