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.
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)”