About The Film

The turn of the New Year approaches, prompting the putridly powerful Duchesses to create an Ins and Outs of the annum live stream. Pandora tunes in, and through her mimicking of their behaviours, makes it very obvious that she is under their rule.The Duchesses are always on to the next best thing, and unfortunately for Pandora, she is always one step behind. Until one day, the humble Postman drops a small parcel from his satchel. Inside is a greatly anticipated lipstick called ‘Off With Their Heads’. This becomes a gateway into the clique for Pandora, who is immediately accepted into the group. However, she is served a cold warning that in order to be seen with them, she must keep up her appearance.On her fruitless journey for unattainable beauty, Pandora becomes bedraggled and debauched. She pleads with the Duchesses, using her possession of “Off With Their Heads” as leverage. As she applies the lipstick, her appearance becomes ever more horrifying, and in consequence, Pandora is kicked from the clique.The Postman comforts Pandora in her despair. To show her appreciation for him, she blows him a kiss - one of their many rituals. The magical powers of “Off With Their Heads” are revealed when the kiss sets free, carrying with it a violent smoke. In an instant, his head explodes.The Duchess Supreme catches this moment on video, threatening to humiliate and socially shame Pandora via social media. This causes Pandora to set out on a path of revenge, blowing a fatal kiss in the direction of the three Duchesses in a deadly chase.Pandora is just able to cancel the video before it uploads, but just as she goes to put the phone away, she receives a notification beckoning her to go live. Will she reject the iron grip of social media, or step into the shoes of what nearly broke her?

My Contributions

I led all of the sound on this film from the pre-production to post-production. My roles included: on-set recordist, boom operator, ADR recordist, sound editor, mix engineer, and final mix engineer.

Where To Watch?

If Looks Could Kill is currently unreleased. If you would like to watch the film then you may watch it privately via this Google Drive link here.

About The Film

Echoes of the Wild follows Jaime, a young boy struggling to cope with overwhelming challenges in his personal life. When it all becomes too much, he flees into the forest, hoping to escape his turmoil. However, his fears manifest as dark, haunting entities - The Echoes - that relentlessly pursue him. While deep within the forest, he encounters a living version of his cherished childhood toy. This gentle, mystical guide leads him on a journey of self-discovery, helping him build the courage and resilience needed to face his fears and navigate life's challenges without being consumed by them.

My Contributions

My first role in this film was being the sole recordist and boom operator on all the shoot days. Then I edited and mixed all the sound and created effects for the outer-worldly elements. I also conducted the final mix at the end of the post-production phase.

Where To Watch?

Echoes of the Wild is currently unreleased. If you would like to watch the film then please send me an email directly and I will provide a link.

About The Film

Dear Dad, follows Lottie, a young child, who writes letters to her travelling Dad as she grows up alongside her big sister Anya. Overall, the film is about the desperate want for a parent’s love, loss, growing up, and the relentless love and refuge between two sisters.

My Contributions

I was the sole sound engineer and composer for this short film. I conducted the on-set recording, edited, composed, mixed and led the final mix for Dear Dad,,

Where To Watch?

Dear Dad, is currently unreleased and can only be viewed on Vimeo. The private link for the film is available on request.

About The Film

"In his struggle to balance a broken family and a conflict at work, a weary father tries to protect his kids from the harsh realities of a world that offers little forgiveness. As challenges mount, he makes a decision that will define his family’s future.”

My Contributions

I re-edited and re-mixed all the sound on Prologue in 5.1, giving it a new sense of immersion. I then took it to the next level in the final mix bringing the music and sound together, gelling the cinematic experience.

Where To Watch?

Prologue is currently unreleased. If you would like to watch the film then please send me an email directly and I will provide a link.

About The Film

When a prank with a rat goes awry, reputation-anxious George must convince his flat mates to kill the rat or face social rejection.

My Contributions

I was the composer for flat rat. The director had given me inspiration through temp score and Spotify playlists and as the composer, I created cues that embodied the energy and tonality of the inspiration. I then worked with the director and sound engineer to make final adjustments before mixing in a 5.1 space on Pro Tools.

Where To Watch?

Flat Rat has been officially released and can be viewed on Vimeo here.

About The Album

Dear Dad, (Original Short Film Soundtrack) is the soundtrack of a short film called Dear Dad, that was completed as part of my Masters of Fine Arts. Dear Dad, follows Lottie, a young child, who writes letters to her travelling Dad as she grows up alongside her big sister Anya. Overall, the film is about the desperate want for a parent’s love, loss, growing up, and the relentless love and refuge between two sisters.

My Contributions

I am the sole composer, producer, and engineer for this soundtrack.

About The Album

In The Dark is a six track EP that I produced as part of my Masters of Fine Arts. In The Dark (single) was the first song that I have released and the EP that followed was the first Album that I had released. I am extremely happy with how In The Dark turned out and it was a massive learning opportunity to be able to have university equipment and the guidance of tutors to create a full album of music.

My Contributions

I am the sole artist for this EP. As part of my Masters of Fine Arts, I had an independent project to produce 20mins of music. Over the course of a semester, I wrote, recorded, performed, edited, mixed, and mastered In The Dark.

About The Album

I am SO thrilled to be able to share this retrospective album release… the music from a very special film made by my good friend and collaborator, Costa Botes.The Last Dogs Of Winter (2011) was a unique cinematic experience – exploring something deep and intangible in the human spirit – the will to survive, to find our place and to protect what we treasure.The emotions run high as I hear this music again after 14 years… I remember immersing myself in this filmscape back then, creating music for the snow and ice so ever-present within the story. It had been raining one particular Tuesday morning, when suddenly the rain stopped, and as I looked outside my studio window in industrial Petone, I saw a truly bizarre sight – it had begun to SNOW… in Wellington!!! A moment of synchronicity that seemed to somehow capture that sense of connection to the natural world within the film itself…Costa's beautiful documentary elevates the music in a way I could never hope to achieve without the pictures - but hopefully you can sense the landscape and see in your mind's eye this Arctic wonderland – so beautiful and so foreboding, while those lucky enough to have seen The Last Dogs Of Winter can relive the emotional journey of the beings that inhabit this space.Special thanks to Justin Firefly Clark (guitar), Phil Riley, Benni Krueger (recording) and Sarah Lineham (production), for bringing their immense talents to this soundtrack.🙏
- Tom McLeod

My Contributions

For the Last Dogs of Winter album, I worked with Tom McLeod in the final stages of post-production. My main contribution was mastering the loudness on all the tracks for playback on streaming services.

About The Album

I'm so excited to share the album 'NOWADEUS'! This 20-minute musical journey inspired by the artwork of Tim Christie and animator Delainy Jamahl, was composed as part of a collaboration for an immersive digital art exhibition presented last August at The Grid in Wellington – an incredibly rewarding creative experience to be part of!Featuring the ethereal tones of vocalist Sarah Lineham, Nowadeus explores the concept of modern 'worship', traversing the many and varied ways in which we humans spiritualise nowadays...Huge thanks to these amazing collaborators Shannon Brosnahan Inglis, Tim Christie, Delainy Kennedy and Mike Hodgson.
Hope you enjoy it (be sure to have ‘Gapless Playback’ turned on in your streaming app!🤩)
- Tom McLeod

My Contributions

For the Nowadeus album, I worked with Tom McLeod in the final stages of post-production. My main contribution was mastering the loudness on all the tracks for playback on streaming services. I also ensured seamless transitions between songs by testing and refining the album for continuous playback, creating a cohesive listening experience.

About The Album

So pleased to be able to share this original soundtrack album for When We Go To War which premiered on TVNZ1 ten years ago, marking the centenary of the first Anzac landings at Gallipoli.
It’s been a wonderfully emotional journey reconnecting with this world again - a rich, epic drama filled with colourful characters created by Gavin Strawhan and Briar Grace Smith - a story of ordinary kiwis both home and abroad, thrown into the maelstrom of WW1.Huge thanks to producer Robin Scholes, and director Peter Meteherangi Tikao Burger for inviting me to be a part of this mahi - an immense privilege to get to create music that depicts such an important time in our history.A special mention to the incredible soloists who performed on this score – Vesa-Matti Leppänen (Violin), Andrew Thompson (Viola), Andrew Joyce (Cello), Bridget Douglas (Flute), Patrick Barry (Clarinet), Rachel Vernon (Clarinet), Robert Orr (Oboe/Cor Anglais), Robert Weeks (Bassoon), led by Hamish McKeich, with Sarah Lineham (Vocals). And to my many generous collaborators who helped make this recording – especially John Psathas, David Downes, Neil Maddever, Theo Johnson, John Neill and Park Road Post Production – thank you! 🙏Hope you all enjoy this musical journey…
- Tom McLeod

My Contributions

For the When We Go To War (2025 Original Series Soundtrack) Album, I worked with Tom McLeod in the final stages of post-production. My main contribution was mastering the loudness on all the tracks for playback on streaming services.

About DozeFace

We create…
Emotionally intelligent visuals and soundscapes that gently shepherd viewers away from digital noise and toward rest.
Not to induce sleep, but to prepare the restless mind to welcome it.Based in Wellington, New Zealand, we’re a collective of friends and artists who share a deep love for moving images, storytelling, and visual experimentation. We believe bedtime is a threshold—one that deserves more care than today’s algorithms allow. So we’re making something different: soothing, thoughtful, and emotionally honest.While DozeFace is rooted in sleep, it's not about sleep itself—it’s about the human experience around it.Our name pays tribute to the universal, often comical moment when our faces betray our surrender to rest. Sometimes unsightly, sometimes adorable, always human. We prioritize and embrace emotional authenticity—we’re not just in the business of sleep, we’re in the business of what it means to be human in our most unguarded moments.We believe in bedtime stories—not just as entertainment, but as gentle acts of caregiving. They’re a ritual of care, a moment of calm, a gift of time and voice. We fell in love with their history—how storytelling was once a way to say “I’m here with you” at the end of the day. At DozeFace, we’re bringing that tradition into the digital age.Our seeds are short animated experiences—crafted for different kinds of sleepers, whether you're an overthinker, a comfort seeker, or a dreamer at heart. We call them seeds because they’re small by design: little bursts of story, mood, and feeling. Each one is planted with care, drawing from UX design, sleep psychology, and visual storytelling. Some are soft and nostalgic. Some are strange and slow. All are made with care.View more on our website here!

My Contributions

I am the lead sound engineer for DozeFace. My main role is to create all the sound for the main YouTube videos which often includes recording voice, editing and mixing sounds together. I then help edit and mix the music before conducting a final mix before delivering back to the director.

Theo Johnson
Based in London, United Kingdom

Theo Johnson is a freelance sound post-production engineer and musician. As a sound engineer, he edits dialogue, creates ambiances, foley, and sound design for film, and mixes in 5.1 surround using Pro Tools. As a musician, he writes, produces, mixes, and performs both original music and covers. He also plays keyboard in bands and composes film scores using Logic Pro and Pro Tools.His most recent project was the Master of Fine Arts short film If Looks Could Kill, for which he recorded, edited, and mixed all the audio for the 15-minute piece. Theo crafted an immersive sonic experience that complemented the story’s emotional beats and elevated its cinematic impact. On the music side, he recently released his debut EP In The Dark, which he wrote, produced, mixed, and mastered entirely on his own during his Master’s studies.Theo is passionate about the immersive power of sound and music—both in film and as standalone experiences. He believes music has the ability to move people emotionally and aims to express genuine feeling through storytelling and meaningful lyrics, helping listeners connect with his work on a deeper level.In his spare time, Theo enjoys hitting the gym, making music, spending time with friends, and crafting an impressive pizza.Contact me -
[email protected]