David Allen
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2018 |
Composer
Film |
Tabu Justin Spray / Sharkeye Productions |
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2018 |
Composer
Film |
Tempest Justin Spray / Sharkeye Productions |
|
2017 |
Composer
Film |
1000 Londoners Justin Spray / Chocolate Films |
|
2017 |
Composer
Film |
Close But No Cigar Tom & Will Hutt / Picpoul Pictures |
|
2016 |
Composer
Film |
Bedlamite Jamie Cooper / Orange Gecko |
|
2016 |
Composer
Film |
Tooth Fairy Justin Spray / Sharkeye Productions |
|
2016 |
Composer
Film |
Wild Side Heikki Simppula / London Film School |
|
2015 |
Composer
Film |
About James Elisa Kujala / London Film School |
|
2015 |
Composer
Film |
An Allegory Of Love Kateryna Zabulonska / London Film School |
|
2015 |
Composer
Film |
Grip Laura Seward / London Film School |
|
2015 |
Composer
Film |
Inductions Elisa Kujala / London Short Film Meetup Group |
|
2015 |
Composer
Film |
Kingfish Justin Spray / London Film School |
|
2015 |
Composer
Film |
Love Never Changes Joe Conneely / Met Film School |
|
2015 |
Composer
Film |
Shy Emanuele Bonomi / London Film School |
|
2015 |
Composer
Commercials & Industrials |
Welcome to Elsevier Justin Spray / Elsevier Technology |
|
2014 |
Composer
Film |
12th Floor Elisa Kujala / London Film School |
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2014 |
Composer
Film |
A Deep Breath Justin Spray / London Film School |
|
2014 |
Composer
Film |
Anne Heikki Simppula / London Film School |
|
2014 |
Composer
Film |
Virtue Anna Economou / London Film School |
|
2013 |
Composer
Film |
'Tis Folly To Be Wise Justin Spray / London Film School |
|
2012 |
Composer
Theatre |
Churchill's Children Lita Doolan |
Upstairs at Three and Ten, Brighton |
2012 |
Composer
Film |
Forbidden Fiendish Media |
|
2012 |
Composer
Film |
Railway Redemption Third Channel |
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2012 |
Composer
Theatre |
Shiverman Primavera Productions |
Theatre 503 |
2011 |
Composer
Theatre |
A Man For All Seasons Blind Spot Productions |
St Mary the Virgin, Oxford |
2011 |
Composer
Theatre |
Antigone Primavera Productions |
Southwark Playhouse |
2011 |
Composer & Musical Director
Theatre |
A Dream Play Blind Spot Productions |
Oxford Playhouse |
2010 |
Composer & Musical Director
Theatre |
Murder in the Cathedral Oxford Playhouse Plays Out |
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford |
2010 |
Musical Director
Theatre |
Ruddigore Oxford Gilbert & Sullivan Society |
O'Reilly Theatre, Oxford |
2009 |
Musical Director
Theatre |
Merrily We Roll Along Tangent Tree Theatre |
Old Fire Station Theatre, Oxford |
2008 |
Composer
Film |
The Mnemonist Meg Jayanth |
|
2008 |
Musical Director
Theatre |
Honk! Acting About |
Old Fire Station Theatre, Oxford |
2007 |
Composer & Musical Director
Theatre |
Much Ado About Nothing Rachael Williams |
|
2007 |
Composer
Theatre |
Our Country's Good OUDS |
Oxford Playhouse |
2006 |
Composer
Theatre |
Fuente Ovejuna Tabula Rasa |
Oxford Playhouse |
2006 |
Composer
Theatre |
Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Merton Drama |
|
2006 |
Musical Director
Theatre |
Into the Woods Musicals of Oxford & Primavera |
Oxford Playhouse |
2006 |
Musical Director
Theatre |
Passion Primavera |
Roxy Art House, Edinburgh |
2006 |
Musical Director
Theatre |
The Threepenny Opera Musicals of Oxford |
Oxford Playhouse |
2005 |
Composer & Musical Director
Theatre |
Top Gun Merton Drama |
Burton Taylor Theatre, Oxford |
2005 |
Musical Director
Theatre |
Assassins Musicals of Oxford |
Old Fire Station Theatre, Oxford |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2015 | Composition for Screen (MMus) | Royal College of Music |
2007 | Music (MA) | University of Oxford |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Pro Tools 12, Sibelius 6, Zoom H5
I can use: Zoom H5, Pro Tools 12, Sibelius 6
About me
Read music at Oxford University, gaining a first in composition. Extensive experience of composing for theatre and of musical direction, having written several scores for regional productions (including four at the Oxford Playhouse) and worked as musical director on many shows both regionally, and at the Edinburgh and London fringes. Composes for small ensembles and larger orchestras, as well as for electronics and sequencers. Experience of composing for film and concert music.Industry awards:
Associate of the Royal College of Organists
Crew:
Award-winning music composer for films, documentaries and animations that have been shown at international film festivals. Trained at the University of Oxford and the Royal College of Music in London. Specialises in music for orchestras, electronics, synths, samples and voice. http://davidallencomposer.com/
Additional information:
Girolamo Abos International Composition Competition 2015 - Winner
European Talent Award in Sound Design 2015 - Nominee
WDR Filmscore Award 2015 - Nominee
Associate of the Royal College of Organists
Theatre professional:
Composer, conductor and musical director for theatre and film. Oxford music graduate, with a first in composition. Have composed for small studio theatres and large playhouses, including the Oxford and Southwark Playhouses, as well as for the Edinburgh and London fringes. Have written for voice, small ensembles and larger orchestras, as well as for electronics and sequencers. Have had works performed by the BBC Singers and Oxford Philomusica.
Industry awards:
Associate of the Royal College of Organists
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Job Titles | Copywriter / Copy Editor, Music Director, Composer, Teacher, Music Production |
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Years in industry | 6+ years |
Work Permits | EU |