Senior Composer & Sound Designer
Contemporary & Experimental Music | Audiovisual Production
I create music and sound.
Composer and sound designer with over 15 years of professional experience across contemporary music, film scoring, sound design and audiovisual production. I combine artistic composition with advanced audio expertise, delivering reliable, high-quality work in collaborative environments. Experienced in leading teams, managing production workflows, and translating creative concepts into technically precise results.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Berlin, Germany
017631126102
marianaleonsound@gmail.com https://www.marianaleonmusic.com/
CORE SKILLS
Audiovisual scoring (film, games, multimedia)
Sound design & immersive audio
Contemporary & experimental composition
Advanced audio production & post-production
Editing, mixing & foley
Studio recording & mixing
Workflow optimization
Team leadership & collaboration
Orchestration & electronic music production
AI-assisted audio workflows
LANGUAGES
Spanish (native)
German (fluent)
English (fluent)
EDUCATION
Advanced Filmmusic Composer
Musicube Academy, Bonn, Germany (2014-2015)Bachelor of Music (Composition, Production, and Sound Engineering)
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia (2003-2009)
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Team Lead Sound Design | Mynd GmbH
Senior Sound Designer & Composer
Frankfurt/Berlin, Germany (2016–now)·
Lead a sound design team delivering audio for multimedia productions
Compose and supervise original scores and sound environments
Maintain production quality under tight deadlines
Optimize workflows and technical processes
Coordinate with directors, producers, and creative teams
Integrate new audio technologies and AI tools
Independent Audio Work
(2011–2014)
Created original scores for television, film, and animation.
Designed and implemented sound effects, Foley, and immersive audio elements.
Composed and produced soundtracks for advertising and corporate media.
Developed sound identities for brands, integrating music and sound design.
Sound Editor and Mixer | Machina Estudios
Bogotá, Colombia (2011)
Specialized in editing, mixing, and mastering audio for films and commercials.
Composer and Producer | Audiogama
Bogotá, Colombia (2010–2011)
Created original music and audio production for advertising campaigns and corporate media.
Independent Audio Roles | Various Studios
(Including Cuatro Caminos, Songo Studio Ltd., and Teamsourcing)
Bogotá, Colombia (2007–2010)
Created original scores for television and film.
Designed audio elements for animations and short films, including detailed post-production work.
Music Composition
dis·karat (2026) for trumpet. Written for the exhibition of Veronica Lehner. Galería La Cometa Bogotá / Opening April 2026
EL RESPIRO DE LA SELVA(2025) for percussion ensemble. Performed in Festival SOXXI Valencia, Spain.
DELZUR(2025) - Score and soundscape for image video.
ISOLATION- Part 1- Trumpet (2024-2025)
composition for solo instruments (series)VUELA(2024): Choral work performed by the Berliner Philarmoniker.
MAGIC GARDEN (2023): Original score for the video game Zeedz.
IRGENDWANN - Uma Hora ou Outra (2021): Original Music for experimental short film.
DIE VERSTEINERTEN (2015): Score and sound design for an experimental short film.
LATIMOS(2014): Documentary scoring, integrating traditional and modern elements.
NRW. LAND DER FAIREN ARBEIT (2014): Original music composition for a commercial campaign.
ENTDECKE BÖLL-STIFTUNG INDENTITÄT (2012): Custom soundtrack for educational and promotional media.
FORE -fundación para la niñez (2009): Composition of a musical identity for a foundation project.
GUILLO (2015) Original Score for the movie.
PEQUEÑAS VOCES (2009): Original music for the movie and 4 animation short films.
Sound Design and Audio Production
AGENT PROVOCATEUR (2023): Trailer and teaser sound design.
ZEEDZ(2022): Audio design for characters and environments.
MEMORIAS DE LA ERRANCIA (2022): Sound design and post-production for documentary film.
BESTIALIS (2021): Post-production and sound design for short teaser.
LATIMOS(2014): Post-production sound design for a documentary.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Audio Workstations: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live.
Sound Libraries and Tools: Kontakt, Vienna Ensemble, Omnisphere, Zebra.
AI & Audio Technology: Researching and incorporating AI tools for efficiency and innovation in sound design.
General Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Specialized Skills: Orchestration, sound effects, and electronic music production.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Passionate about game audio, immersive sound design, and the power of soundtracks in storytelling.
Enthusiastic about cinema, television, and their ability to shape narratives.
nspired by the sounds of nature, everyday life, and the creation of evocative soundscapes.
Enjoys blending different artistic directions within a project to craft unique experiences.
Plays the piano and is currently learning the trumpet, often incorporating live instruments into compositions.
Experienced in voiceover production, from casting to final editing.
Always exploring new technologies to push the boundaries of interactive audio storytelling.