Film Scores

There will be no more gods among us...

Five young martial artists with elemental powers fight demons in a battle that challenges their concepts of filial devotion and identity.

The Wuxing Warriors are inspired by Asian performing arts and the Five Phases (五行) of Chinese philosophy. ‘Wuxing Warriors: An Asian American Epic’ is a modern martial arts fantasy film written and directed by Daniel Zhang and the sequel to ‘Wuxing Warriors 1’. The film stars Julie Wang, David Shim, Qiwen Tan, Edward Guo, Jeremy Lee, Amy Chen, Michael Echavez, Andrew Nguyen, Christine Shao, and Margaret Zhang.

Go follow @wuxingwarriors on Instagram to see more content and get updates on what we've got planned!

Our trailer song 'Winds of Change' by Kiana Kong and Joel Hoo is now available on all music streaming platforms!

Composed for the Screen Music Program and recorded in Pavia, Italy, this rescore reimagines the iconic opening sequence of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, where the hero, Link, embarks on a perilous fall through the skies of Hyrule.

String Quartet:
Davide Scognamiglio - Violin
Emanuele Andreatta - Violin
Diego Romani - Viola
Marco Righi - Violoncello

Roberto Mengoli - Conductor
Diego Pugliese - Audio Engineer

This score was composed for my application to IU JSM's Music Scoring for Visual Media Master's Program. All music and sound design created by Joel Hoo.

"Final Frontier" embarks on a musical journey from the familiar grounds of Earth to the infinite mysteries of deep space. Beginning with grounded textures, the score ascends alongside the film's visuals, blending orchestral and synthetic elements to evoke the awe of blasting off into the unknown. Shifts in rhythm, tempo, and harmonic modulation guide the listener through distinct stages of discovery, with each transition marking new celestial terrain. The climactic sequences reach beyond our galaxy, capturing a sense of majestic wonder as vast clusters of stars and entire galaxies unfold. Designed to mirror the thrill and gravity of intergalactic exploration, this score celebrates the boundless curiosity and marvel that lie within the final frontier.

TRIGGER WARNING: child abuse, domestic violence
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This score is the first place winner of the Indie Film Music Contest – Young division in Spring of 2021!
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Bear Hugs is a short film about a group of hurting teddy bears and other toys that talk about their traumatic experiences in a support group.
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The original creator of this short film is Nick McLean. You can find the original video here: https://youtu.be/lcax6rmsR8w

This video is my entry for Spitfire Audio’s DC Stargirl Scoring Competition.

About DC’s Stargirl:
Stargirl follows high school sophomore Courtney Whitmore as she inspires an unlikely group of young heroes to take up the legacy of a long-lost superhero team — The Justice Society of America — and stop the villains of the past.

This video is my entry for the Score Relief competition by the Cue Tube.
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Spring is the story of a shepherd girl and her dog, who face ancient spirits in order to continue the cycle of life. This poetic and visually stunning short film was written and directed by Andy Goralczyk, inspired by his childhood in the mountains of Germany. You can find the original video here: https://youtu.be/WhWc3b3KhnY
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Score Relief is also raising funds in support of the Backup Hardship Fund, which provides relief to technical workers from the events and entertainment industries, and their families, who have lost income, or experienced other difficulties, as a result of the pandemic.

This is my submission to the Indie Film Music Contest in Spring of 2020.
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The film Poulette’s Chair was directed by Yōjirō Arai and produced by Studio Colorido. It was created for the Noitamina TV Network and originally titled Poulette no Isu ポレットのイス. You can find the original video here: https://youtu.be/wg9JGIiSSsQ