The Stage 32 Videos: Mma

I’m so thrilled to announce the official trailer and poster release for a short film I worked on as composer and dialogue editor! The film is “Mr Rogers”, and it is based in part on a popular African children’s rhyme. Written and directed by the VERY talented @danielehimen - Produced and filmed by PI Image Productions in Lagos, Nigeria. Mr Rogers explores themes of familial bonds, ancestral legacies, and the enduring power of love in the face of darkness. Through its spine-chilling narrative and atmospheric setting, the film delves into the complexities of the human spirit and the secrets that lie buried within the recesses of soul. It was really challenging and exciting to produce a score with a blend of orchestral and traditional African instruments and themes, as well as some signature sound design (like electric kalimba!)

“low Hanging Fruit” from the Nigerian supernatural thriller “Mr Rogers”, based on a popular African children’s rhyme.

This is a blues-drenched hybrid orchestral piece I created inspired by the movie, Sinners.

"Quando uma foto de infância - um menino em um cavalo de carrossel com tênis do Superman - revela uma conexão cabalística com a queda trágica de Christopher Reeve, um homem mergulha em um labirinto de memórias distorcidas. Em sua jornada, ele descobre que pode ser tanto o autor quanto a vítima de uma maldição visual que desafia o tempo, obrigando-o a confrontar: é possível fugir de uma história que já foi fotografada antes de acontecer?"

Hey Stage 32ers! I'm in my final 5 days of crowdfunding my short film about AI and companionship. If you're able/inspired please consider donating and/or sharing on social. Both are radical acts of generosity. Details are below. And please let me know how I can support you and your projects. THANK YOU in advance! tAInted love, a dark comedy that asks a question I've been wrestling with: In a world where 1 in 4 young adults seek romance from AI, what happens to our human connection? The script is brilliantly funny, emotional, and tackles some of the most relevant questions of our time—from the future of love to the environmental cost of technology. Watch the teaser trailer and support our crowdfunding campaign (5 days and just $4k left to greenlight!) @ https://seedandspark.com/fund/tainted-love-short/

New music posted the week of August 9-15! Catch the full tracks at brianlhgunter.com

Been woodshedding scary movies and scores looking at what makes the scares truly scary (at least on first viewing), and ended up in the way back machine, so here’s a shout-out to the spooky films OG Val Lewton, who just may be the originator of the false jump-scare! Here it is from the 1942 banger, Cat People! (Hint: the lack of score really sells it!) https://youtu.be/N3vm7UgE0bg?si

A sweet, and gentle moment, a brief respite for mother and child amid an otherwise terrible nightmare.

Day 12! This was a challenging 2 minutes for me to write, but it came from a very honest place. https://youtube.com/shorts/6SDiLWwDGIU?feature=share #filmcomposer #filmscore #composerbeard #music #instrumental #quartet #quintet #piano #overwhelmed #depression #mentalhealth

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