Paul Mallen
Paul Mallen


Region: West Midlands
County: West Midlands
Local Authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
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Description

Composer, Sound Designer and emerging Music Editor specialising in atmospheric, emotionally driven music and detailed audio storytelling for film, TV and documentary. I combine a strong musical background with post‑production training, allowing me to work seamlessly across composition, sound design and the wider audio workflow.
I hold a First Class BA (Hons) in Music Production from Staffordshire University, with specialist study in Post Production, Sound Design & Foley, Audio Restoration, Mastering, Acoustics and Studio Practice. I’m Avid Pro Tools Specialist Certified and experienced with SSL, Avid, Audient and API systems.
Recent work includes composing and sound designing for a 40‑minute NHS dementia‑trial documentary, scoring multiple short films, and developing a growing portfolio of narrative‑driven music for independent filmmakers. I approach every project with a focus on timing, emotional clarity and smooth integration into the post‑production chain — the core skills that underpin professional music editing.
I’m currently expanding my music editing practice while studying the RTS Mini MBA in Streaming & Television, and I’m actively seeking opportunities in composition, sound design and music editing for film and TV. Based in the West Midlands and available UK‑wide.


Special Interests

As a solo artist, I write and perform original music with support from BBC Introducing, Spectrum Radio, Amazing Radio and many other regional and national stations.
My sound blends atmospheric guitar work, expressive bass playing and textural production — elements that directly inform my approach to film and TV composition.
I’ve been a bassist for over 38 years and still occasionally build custom bass guitars and hardware, drawing on my background as the founder of Anarchy UK Guitars. I enjoy exploring tone through instrument design, extended techniques and creative signal chains.
I’m a multi‑instrumentalist with experience in guitar, bass, and developing skills in cello, saxophone and double bass. My wider creative interests include photography, writing and performance — all of which feed into my storytelling instincts as a composer and sound designer.
I’m also currently writing a comedic book based on my real‑life experiences as a working‑class creative navigating modern Britain.


Genre

Action, Adventure, Animation, Biopic, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Mystery, Reality, Science Fiction, Studio


Language(s)

British English

Credits

  • MUSIC - Composer/ Arranger
  • 2026: Away From The Noise
  • 2026: The Experiencers
  • NEW ENTRANT - Post Production
  • 2025: n/a
  • NEW ENTRANT - Sound
  • 2025: n/a
  • SOUND / AUDIO - Sound Recordist
  • 2025: Footprints

Affiliations
  • BASCA - British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors
  • PRS - Performing Rights Society
  • RTS - Royal Television Society