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Last week I completed the final mix for a film that I have been directing here at DisneyToon Studios. The film has been getting an incredibly positive response in large part to Zain Effendi and his amazing musical contribution. Working closely with Zain over several weeks, he understood what I was going for and yet managed to give me options I didn’t even know I wanted. For a film that relies heavily on the score, Zain brilliantly crafted the perfect tone and feeling throughout. It was truly a wonderful collaboration that I hope to revisit again and again. I am certain that any project at any studio will benefit greatly from Zain’s expertise
Dan Abraham Director,
Disney’s Planes 2 “Vitaminamulch”
“Working with Zain was an awesome experience! Although it was my first time collaborating with him, it was as if we had worked together for years. He completely understood what I was going for in my film and delivered a score that was better than what I could have imagined. What I love about him is that he brings so much experience to the table, having worked closely with one of my favorite composers, Hans Zimmer, and he was totally open to notes and ideas and knew how to deliver them better than I could articulate. He is professional and collaborative and I would work with him again in a heartbeat.”
Elliot M. Bour
Director, Disney’s Tinkerbell “BakeOff”
” I feel extremely lucky to have found someone that can practically read what I’m thinking and can actually deliver it in notes. Since I began my spotting session with Zain, I could feel we spoke the same language and that we had one main objective in common… to deliver MAGIC. And that, he did. I can safely say that I’ve found my partner in crime!!! “
Angel M Huerta,
Director, Pleiades
” Making a film is never easy. By the time you make it to post production, you’re probably ready to pull out all your hair, call it quits and go to work in some other industry. Bringing in Zain to score our film was the best decision I could have ever made. Working with him was effortless. From day one, Zain and I were on the same page. He understood my creative vision and delivered a score that exceeded my greatest expectations, taking my film to the next level. I will never work with another composer again.”
Michael Scott Reese,
Director, Amber
“I have met no one more capable of putting together an amazing score in a short period of time than Zain Effendi. We came to Zain in need of an authentic Afghanistan score and we needed it fast. Too fast to handle for most composers. Not only did Zain put together a truly magnificent score within our deadline, but two months later our film was nominated for “Best Original Score in a Documentary” at the Hollywood Music & Media Awards. Much like his acclaimed mentor, Hans Zimmer, Zain is the closest thing to a sure thing you will find in the world of professional film scoring.”
Hunter Davis,
Producer, Where My Heart Beats
” As a first time director, I was both enthusiastic and scared about scoring my film. Luckily, Zain was able to create a comfortable, confident working environment that allowed me to see my film in a whole new light. It is rare to find such a talented, hard working artist that truly lives and breathes with the characters and story. The insight he brought to the project was invaluable and I feel incredibly fortunate to have his music be the backbone of the film. “
Ricky Fosheim,
Director, That Side of a Shadow
” I am captivated by Zain’s work. There is such incredible passion, emotion and depth in his music. His unique style and talent give him the ability to elevate a project so wonderfully with a wide range of emotions. His approach to the creative process is inspiring and makes collaborating with him a rewarding experience. I look forward to working with him for many years to come. “
Stev Elam,
Director, The Gadfly
” Working with composer Zain Effendi on the original score for my film Riding Hoods was an absolute joy! From inception of the concept through production and post, music was intrinsic to the project, and Zain understood and creatively enhanced my vision perfectly. His effortless orchestration captured exactly the tone I had imagined, and his choral compositions elevated the project to a whole other level ! I truly look forward to collaborating with him on future projects.”
Joanna Bowers Houghton,
Director, Riding Hoods
” Working with Zain on our game PotaToss was an incredible experience. He was able to reflect the visual style of our game with his music, which has become an awesome enhancement to the fun gameplay of the app. He perfectly understood what we were looking for and delivered a great and catchy soundtrack for our project. We are truly looking forward to working with Zain again in the future “
José Cayasso,
Creative Director, PotaToss
” Early in the development of Guns of Icarus Online, we knew that music was going to play an essential role in building a truly cinematic experience for our players. From the first time we sat down with Zain to discuss the project, it was obvious how much creativity and drive he would bring to the project. Not only is Zain’s work consistently excellent, he is also an gamer and understands the needs of games. He continues to demonstrate the ability to listen, understand, and act on the needs of the project. Zain is a true craftsman and anyone looking for a versatile and talented composer should look no further. “
Stev Elam,
Director, The Gadfly
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