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MALCOLM DOW

Composer/Sound Designer/Sound Recordist

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ABOUT ME

I am an award-winning composer and sound designer working primarily in theatre and film, based in Vancouver BC. My work has been seen and heard on stages all over Canada and I have been fortunate enough to work with some of Canada’s top directors and designers. Specializing in emotive compositions, unique world building, dramatic and immersive sound design, my work spans the technical and creative horizons, with an emphasis on collaboration, storytelling, and seamless integration to action/picture.

Beyond the creative fields of sound and music, I work recording sound on set for commercials, documentaries, and independent films as well as mixing and mastering podcasts, recording audio dramas, and projecting films for festivals.

I studied music production and audio engineering at Douglas College, and I teach sound design for theatre at Langara’s Studio 58 Theatre Production Program. I have received 1 Betty Mitchell award (Calgary) and 3 Jessie Awards (Vancouver) as well as several nominations for outstanding sound design and original composition.

 

Based on the variety of my past contracts, I am quite versatile in my abilities as a composer and sound designer, and I look forward to discussing your vision. I am certain we can develop a fruitful collaborative relationship and a satisfactory final product no matter what your needs are. I am committed to seeing things through to the end in a timely manner and I get a great sense of accomplishment when I know that expectations have been exceeded.

'Under Stars' | A Short Film
09:01
VIMFF 2020 February Festival Trailer
04:09
The Ultimate Guide to Burnaby North: A Hidden Gem Uncovered
19:14
VIMFF 2018 Trailer
03:08

SOUND DESIGN AND COMPOSITION FOR THEATRE

(SELECT CREDITS)

2021

BENEATH SPRINGHILL
THE ARTS CLUB

Directed by Bobby Garcia
Sound Design and Composition by Malcolm Dow

2016

PERICLES
BARD ON THE BEACH

Directed by Lois Anderson
Sound Design and Composition by Malcolm Dow

2019

STRANGERS ON A TRAIN
VERTIGO THEATRE

Directed by Anita Rochon 
Original music and sound design by Malcolm Dow

2019

LE SOULIER
THEATRE LA SEIZIEME

Directed by Esther Duquette and Giles Poulin Denis
Sound Design and Composition by Malcolm Dow

2018

SALT BABY 
THE BELFRY THEATRE

Directed by Falen Johnson 
Sound Design and Composition by Malcolm Dow

2014

EQUIVOCATION 
PERSEPHONE THEATRE

Directed by Del Surjik
Sound Design and Composition by Malcolm Dow

PRODUCTION SOUND

Select Credits

Jan 2024

H&R Block

Produced by Cinova Studios 
Directed by Peter Carlone
Sound Mixer Malcolm Dow

(COMMERCIAL)

July 2023

Arc'teryx ALPHA SV

Produced by Arc'teryx Media
Directed by James Kim
Sound Mixer Malcolm Dow
(COMMERCIAL)

July 2023

Common Law

Produced by Andy Wong

Directed by Kagan Goh

Sound Mixer Malcolm Dow

(SHORT) 

Jan 2021

STORIES THAT TRANSFORM US

Produced by Urban Ink
Directed by Corey Payette
Production SoundMixer/Playback Operator: Malcolm Dow
(FEATURE DOCUMENTARY)

Apr 2021

SWEET HOME CAROLINA

Produced by Carolina Productions
Directed by Peter Benson
Boom Operator Malcolm Dow
(MOW)

POST PRODUCTION

Select Credits

Dec 2023

THE PASSAGE

Produced by Charlie-Joe Mitchell
Directed by Francesco Papetti
Composer / Supervising Sound Editor/ Re-recording Mixer: Malcolm Dow

(SHORT FILM)

Sep 2023

THE SKIMMER

Produced by Jordan Connor
Directed by Derek Wallis
Supervising Sound Editor / Re-recording Mixer: Malcolm Dow

(SHORT FILM)

Oct 2021

WHAT'S YOUR WISH?

Produced by CTORA
Directed by Kayla Dunbar
Supervising Sound Editor Additional composer, Re-recording mixer: Malcolm Dow
(SHORT FILM)

July 2021

DONE/UNDONE

Produced by Bard on the Beach
Directed by Arthi Chandra
Supervising Sound

Editor, Re-recording Mixer: Malcolm Dow
(FEATURE FILM)

Dec 2020

THE DAY MY CAT SAVED MY LIFE

Produced by Cinevolution Media
Directed by Kagan Goh
Supervising Sound Editor, Re-recording Mixer, Composer: Malcolm Dow

(SHORT FILM)

CONTACT ME

Vancouver BC

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