FILM COMPOSER
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Multiple award-winning composer Scott McLaughlin composes music for film, television, documentaries, podcasts, commercials, and live productions. His approach to scoring is guided by a simple principle: Story is the master.
With a particular focus on psychological drama, psychological thriller, and psychological horror, Scott creates scores that support character, narrative, and atmosphere. His signature sound combines orchestral writing, ambient and electronic textures, percussion, and sound design, moving seamlessly between tension, intimacy, mystery, and emotional depth.
Scott’s music has been featured on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, FOX, Hulu, The CW, Roku, TMZ, Telemundo, Univision, Tubi, 3CAT TV, INSP, and MyNetworkTV, with television placements in Germany, Japan, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Australia.
His work is defined by a cinematic approach to storytelling and a collaborative process that places the emotional and dramatic needs of the story at the center of the score.
ENDORSEMENTS FROM CLIENTS
“Scott is amazing to work with, he is always communicative about anything that needs to be changed or any setbacks that might occur, so I never felt like I was out of the loop. He is versatile, always open to feedback, and an all-around great person. Scott truly elevated the film. He made the process of composing music for our film genuinely collaborative and I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to him for future projects!”
Coven Colby
Filmmaker / Screenwriter / Actor
“Scott McLauglin is great to work with and adds a tremendous amount to any project he is involved in. Scott has scored short comedic sketches and more serious projects. He can create a soundscape for any universe or mood you need. The project Scott and I have worked on the most together is the audio drama “Sam wel Sift, Post-Apocalypse Detective.” As it is an audio drama and the audience has no visuals to latch onto, the score is of super importance. Scott came on board for the Second Season and did great work. In the third Season, I told Scott to have fun and see what he could come up with. This third season is fantastic, and Scott’s talents were a significant part of making that so. I would strongly recommend working with Scott. He is dedicated to anything he works on, gives it great thought, and is easy to communicate with."
Kevin Patterson
Stationary Hobo Productions
“Scott delivers quickly and without sacrificing quality. He took the time to understand my requests and provided some much-needed solutions to my film, creating a soundscape I could’ve never imagined alone. His instincts are sharp and his skill set is flexible. If you’re looking for a communicative collaborator for your next score, look no further!"
Andrew Smith
Writer / Director
“He’s a brilliant composer, musician and artist and an all around swell guy! If you need a film score definitely contact him. Scott did a string arrangement on one of my tunes on the upcoming album. It’s brilliant!”
Will Vernon
Filmmaker / Composer / Singer-Songwriter
“An award winning composer; interesting and intense soundtracks!"
Gareth M. Richards
Pyramid Tracks
“I look forward to working with Scott again and found him to be talented beyond measure, creative, original, versatile and very easy to work with. We had a great, consistent communication throughout the process and I recommend him to anyone who is looking for a down-to-earth musician-composer who is a true artist and a good human being.”
Julie McElmurry
M.S. / M.A. / Documentary Filmmaker Director
“As I stepped into my first music spotting session for "Torn" with Scott, I anticipated his usual mix of talent and enthusiasm. But what unfolded exceeded my hopes, offering not just collaboration but a true partner in storytelling. Scott's knack for layering the narrative with nuance invites me to revisit his score time and again, discovering fresh layers of depth with each listen. With his music, the story takes on a life of its own, intertwining seamlessly with every plot twist and character arc. Together, we're crafting a journey where every note evokes emotion and every melody hints at intrigue, painting a rich tapestry of sound and sensation.”
Ryen W. Thomas
Writer / Director
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