Benjamin Cleek is a multi-disciplinary composer, sound designer, and producer/engineer. He began experimenting with music at age six. His current works draw influence from performance and production techniques, transcending genres while remaining steeped in an eclectic background in jazz, orchestra, experimentation, and all the beeps and bloops found int the modern electro-acoustic studio.
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Mixing traditional music like jazz and classical with electronics, his sound is steeped in familiarity yet baked in experimentation.
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he maintains a high interest in projects that have tangible influence in the real world, such as his work though interactive design and media content in VR and 360 video. Some of these projects have included medical VR experiences, branded content, and custom interactive environments for corporate events.
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Filmography
Buzzfeed and Zelle Present - Transformation Mondays (2021) - Sound Mixer
The Portland Sessions (2016 - present . web series) - Recording and Mix Engineer
Removed / Evolution of Evil (2018 feature) - Composer
Casual Encounter (2017 short) - Sound Designer / Dialog Editor / Re-recording mixer
House of Greeting Cards (2016 short) - Funny or Die Original - Composer
Sliding Scale (2016 short) - Funny or Die Original- Composer
Nocturne (2015 short) - Composer / Sound Designer / Dialog Editor / Re-recording
The Mad Ones (2015 feature) - Composer
Slowly Quickly (2010 short) - Composer / Dialog Editor / Recording Mixer
Common Threads (2008 feature) - Composer
ECT - A Story of Two Women (2008 short) - Composer / Sound Designer
Super Go! (2008 short) - Composer / Sound Designer
Food Not Bombs PSA (2007 short) - Composer / Sound Designer
Desert (2007 short) - Composer / Sound Designer
Up and Down Again (2006 feature) - Composer
Buffalo Dreams (2005 feature) - Composer
Milk (2003 short) - Composer
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Benjamin has worked on award winning films that have been screened internationally, including at the Geena Davis Film Festival, Portland Film Festival, Oregon Independent Film Festival, Alaska International Film Awards, Switzerland International Film Festival, and the Bentonville Film Festival.
