DEREK PALMER
Film and Game Composing Reels
Horror/Thriller
A chilling showcase of psychological dread, combining dark orchestral scoring with aggressive hybrid sound design to build intense dynamic tension. Crafted for modern horror film and interactive gaming, this reel highlights a premium capability to manipulate atmosphere, space, and terror.
Family/Light-Hearted
A charming, vibrant showcase blending bright orchestral melodies with playful, light-hearted dynamics. Engineered for family-friendly media and whimsical gaming, this reel highlights a premium capability to deliver heartwarming themes, magical atmospheres, and joyful narrative energy.
Scoring To Picture
An elite showcase of precise, broadcast-ready scoring to picture, featuring my entry for the DC's Stargirl composition contest. Combining rich, heroic orchestral themes with modern hybrid elements, this reel highlights a premium capability to perfectly sync music to action, accentuating narrative emotion and high-impact visual beats.
Action/Adventure
An explosive, high-octane showcase blending massive orchestral brass with driving hybrid percussion and cutting-edge sound design. Engineered for epic film trailers and immersive gaming, this reel highlights a premium capability to deliver adrenaline-fueled, cinematic momentum.
Film Trailers/Game Trailers
An elite, blockbusting showcase for maximum impact, blending massive hybrid orchestration, soaring brass, and thunderous trailer sound design. Built to elite industry standards, this reel highlights a premium capability to deliver escalating tension, earth-shaking climaxes, and adrenaline-fueled cinematic momentum.
Scoring To Picture - Short Film
A showcase of a suite for a score I did for AVGN’s “Werewolf: The Last Warrior”. Based on the video game of the same name, this score was designed to call back to the classic monster films of the 40’s. Channeling the writing style and sound of the times while creating something new in the process.
Past Clients & Credits
Universal Studios • US ARMY • Cinemassacre (AVGN) • Rocky Mountain PBS
ENP Games • DYNAMIC FILM • Smokescreen Visuals Ltd. • Catalyst Films LLC. • GMJ International Entertainment • Piece of Magic Entertainment
Quidich Innovation Labs • Full Sail University • Trinity Western University • Xology Inc. • sr3 Creative • Blue Chip Productions
What Clients Are Saying!
“I hired Derek for the score... I wanted something with a similar sound and feel to The Wolfman, and I think it came out perfectly!”
“Loved working with Derek. He was attentive and made collaborating on the music for my film very easy. I would recommend for others, for sure!”
“Derek has been an invaluable asset... He provides music that qualifies for Hollywood productions and goes above and beyond. I haven’t yet found something he can’t do”
“An ultra-quick communicator who really knows his stuff... Derek matched his compositions to the specific beats of the film. Highly recommended for original scores and top-class sound work.”
“Derek is a great communicator who not only takes instruction well... but also adds his own creative slant to the project as a whole. I couldn’t ask for a better composer to work with. Highly recommended!”
“Derek created a beautiful film score and was a joy to work with.”
Press
[2026] SPINGLOG Magazine: https://www.spinlog.de/post/derek-palmer-fight-for-tomorrow-full-mix
[2024] Electrofans Review: https://www.electrofans.com/thomas-nikki-derek-palmer-cielos-tranquilos/
[2022] Envato Blog: 12 Inspiring Author Stories of 2022
[2022] Envato Interview: How To Make Music for Movies with Derek Palmer: Part Two
[2022] Envato Interview: How To Make Music for Movies with Derek Palmer: Part One
[2016] Flux BPM Guest Reviews: Alex Wright: Alex Wright Reviews “Salida Del Sol (Derek Palmer Remix)”