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Mike Rubino and Mike Rosen | Reel Stories with ReelCrafter
Updated March 2023In this Reel Stories episode, Sam Hulick interviews composer Mike Rubino and industry veteran Mike Rosen. They discuss the benefits of a composer-manager relationship and the value of a curated demo reel (with tips!)Stuti Mandala | Reel Stories with ReelCrafter
Updated February 2023Join ReelCrafter co-founder Sam Hulick and L.A. singer/actor Stuti Mandala as they discuss how Stuti uses ReelCrafter to create audio-visual demos for casting directors and booking agents. Learn how the flexible reel builder integrates with press kits and provides playlist analytics for tracking track performance.Louis Robert King | Reel Stories with ReelCrafter
Updated November 2022Louis Robert King, composer and orchestrator, talks about taking on unexpected projects, including a recent collaboration with The Ironsides, in a new episode of Reel Stories. Gain insights into Louis' creative process and how he approaches opportunities in a constantly changing creative landscape.Willow Crest | Reel Stories with ReelCrafter
Updated September 2022LA-based folk duo Willow Crest shares how they use ReelCrafter to pitch for festivals, sync licensing, and media composition opportunities. They discuss how the platform’s tools, like track replacement, fit into their workflow, and how they discovered a unique way to engage with their fan base during the pandemic.Gilde Flores | Reel Stories with ReelCrafter
Updated August 2022ReelCrafter co-founder Sam Hulick chats to Gilde Flores to find out how ReelCrafter fits into his workflow as a multi-genre composer and music producer. Plus, Gilde shares some pro tips on how the platform’s unique tracking features helped him secure his latest composer/music supervisor role on ’The Garcias’ (HBO Max).4 Questions with Matthew Head
Updated September 2022Don’t miss this edition of ”4 Questions” featuring Matthew Head, Emmy, NAACP Image, and Peabody Award-winning music producer and composer. Learn about his love for music, his big break producing music for Oprah Winfrey’s hit drama Greenleaf, and more. Get an inside look into Head’s creative process and impressive career.4 Questions with Matt Bowen
Updated January 2022Check out our latest Artist Spotlight featuring a “4 Questions” interview with composer and score producer Matt Bowen. Matt’s worked on projects like The Binge, The Boys, Blood Road, and more. Learn how he went from a music producer working with bands and artists to composing for tv and film.Artist Spotlight: Craig Marks, Composer
Updated March 2018Meet LA-based composer Craig Marks, known for scoring Iron Chef America. From working with Hans Zimmer to scoring Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr., Marks shares his journey and offers valuable advice for aspiring composers on creating unique music and compelling demo reels.4 Questions with Tree Adams
Updated November 2021Dive into the captivating journey of composer Tree Adams, from his musical roots to a successful career in film and TV scoring. Discover how his passion for storytelling through music has led him to work on projects like “Californication” and “NCIS Hawai‘i,” and learn about the causes close to his heart.