Writing for Screen Master Class at IMSTA FESTA Toronto 2024

Join us for the Writing for Screen master class, where expert composers Orin Isaacs and Neil Parfitt will discuss the unique challenges of composing for screen projects. They'll break down the fast-paced demands, such as handling tight deadlines, juggling multiple cues, and managing production. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools they rely on and how their studio setups help keep everything on track. Neil and Orin will present real examples of client requests and how the final score came together, complete with before-and-after clips. Stick around for a relaxed Q&A, where you can ask any questions you have.

Presenter: Orin Isaacs is a 30-year veteran to the Canadian entertainment scene. He has produced Juno Award winning, Gold & Platinum selling albums, and over the last 20 years has been an in-demand TV Composer. This year Orin is the music composer behind Big Brother Canada, Canada’s Ultimate Challenge, Battle of the Generations and Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story. He has contributed music to: The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down, Top Chef Canada, I Have Nothing, Cash Cab Music, Slaycation and The Amazing Race Canada. When it comes to Musically Directing Canadas biggest shows, producers trust Orin to get it done! In 2024 Orin was the Musical Director for Canada’s Got Talent, The Juno Awards, The Canadian Country Music Awards, The Legacy Awards, Stars On Ice, Alex Cooper’s (Call Her Daddy Unwell Tour) and The Canadian Broadcast of the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer/Para Games.

Presenter: Neil Parfitt is an award-winning composer specializing in animation. His diverse portfolio spans Japanese anime, youth action and fantasy, preschool, teen dramedy, and adult comedy. In addition to his compositional work, Neil has collaborated with prominent Canadian composers as a synthesizer sound designer, programmer, music editor, and score mixer on countless feature films and television series. He can also be found Teaching Synthesis, MIDI and Pro Tools courses at Centennial College.