
MALCOLM DOW
Composer/Sound Designer/Sound Recordist

ABOUT ME
I am an award-winning composer and sound designer working primarily in theatre and film, based in Vancouver BC. My work has been seen and heard on stages all over Canada and I have been fortunate enough to work with some of Canada’s top directors and designers. Specializing in emotive compositions, unique world building, dramatic and immersive sound design, my work spans the technical and creative horizons, with an emphasis on collaboration, storytelling, and seamless integration to action/picture.
Beyond the creative fields of sound and music, I work recording sound on set for commercials, documentaries, and independent films as well as mixing and mastering podcasts, recording audio dramas, and projecting films for festivals.
I studied music production and audio engineering at Douglas College, and I teach sound design for theatre at Langara’s Studio 58 Theatre Production Program. I have received 1 Betty Mitchell award (Calgary) and 3 Jessie Awards (Vancouver) as well as several nominations for outstanding sound design and original composition.
Based on the variety of my past contracts, I am quite versatile in my abilities as a composer and sound designer, and I look forward to discussing your vision. I am certain we can develop a fruitful collaborative relationship and a satisfactory final product no matter what your needs are. I am committed to seeing things through to the end in a timely manner and I get a great sense of accomplishment when I know that expectations have been exceeded.
SOUND DESIGN AND COMPOSITION FOR THEATRE
(SELECT CREDITS)
PRODUCTION SOUND
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Jan 2024
H&R Block
Produced by Cinova Studios
Directed by Peter Carlone
Sound Mixer Malcolm Dow
(COMMERCIAL)
July 2023
Arc'teryx ALPHA SV
Produced by Arc'teryx Media
Directed by James Kim
Sound Mixer Malcolm Dow
(COMMERCIAL)
July 2023
Common Law
Produced by Andy Wong
Directed by Kagan Goh
Sound Mixer Malcolm Dow
(SHORT)
Jan 2021
STORIES THAT TRANSFORM US
Produced by Urban Ink
Directed by Corey Payette
Production SoundMixer/Playback Operator: Malcolm Dow
(FEATURE DOCUMENTARY)
Apr 2021
SWEET HOME CAROLINA
Produced by Carolina Productions
Directed by Peter Benson
Boom Operator Malcolm Dow
(MOW)
POST PRODUCTION
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Dec 2023
THE PASSAGE
Produced by Charlie-Joe Mitchell
Directed by Francesco Papetti
Composer / Supervising Sound Editor/ Re-recording Mixer: Malcolm Dow
(SHORT FILM)
Sep 2023
THE SKIMMER
Produced by Jordan Connor
Directed by Derek Wallis
Supervising Sound Editor / Re-recording Mixer: Malcolm Dow
(SHORT FILM)
Oct 2021
WHAT'S YOUR WISH?
Produced by CTORA
Directed by Kayla Dunbar
Supervising Sound Editor Additional composer, Re-recording mixer: Malcolm Dow
(SHORT FILM)
July 2021
DONE/UNDONE
Produced by Bard on the Beach
Directed by Arthi Chandra
Supervising Sound
Editor, Re-recording Mixer: Malcolm Dow
(FEATURE FILM)
Dec 2020
THE DAY MY CAT SAVED MY LIFE
Produced by Cinevolution Media
Directed by Kagan Goh
Supervising Sound Editor, Re-recording Mixer, Composer: Malcolm Dow
(SHORT FILM)