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Whether creating lush orchestral landscapes or minimalistic, experimental soundscapes, Tinnion’s music has a transformative quality that seamlessly bridges the gap between visuals and sound. His scores elevate productions across genres, capturing the essence of each project and leaving a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.

 

2020 was a turning point in Sean's career, landing his first feature length film production 'The Last Horns of Africa' which is a gripping & intimate look at the current rhino poaching war raging across Africa for which he has won 5 awards for Best Score. This then led to his 2nd feature length documentary film 'Jaimen Hudson: From Sky to Sea' followed by his 3rd documentary feature film 'How To Thrive: A Practical Guide to Happiness' which took out the winning award for Best Score at the Western Australian Screen Culture Awards in 2023 and was also nominated for the Crystal Pine Award at the International Sound & Film Music festival in Croatia. In late 2023, Sean completed his 4th documentary feature score for 'Pignorant' which follows world renowned vegan activist Joey Carbstrong and his team infiltrating the Pilgrim’s Pride slaughterhouse in Manchester and secretly planting cameras inside the cages of the gas chamber. The film was officially released onto Amazon Prime & Tubi.

 

Sean's music can also be heard behind the epic drama/war film 'Before Dawn.' A film based on real life diary entries of the Anzac's who fought in France during WW1. The film had it's premiere on March 9th and released Internationally on April 4th. To date, Sean has won the Best Soundtrack award from the Cinematic European Film Festival and has received another 3 nominations for his work on the film from the Vienna Film Awards, RS Film Festival UK and the International Sound & Film Music Festival, Croatia (ISFMF). 

 

Sean has also contributed to the world of video games with his debut game 'The Last Stand: Aftermath' which was released on November 16th, 2021 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series and PC. 

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Sean has also been releasing music onto all major streaming stores since 2017. His first full album 'An Everlasting Serenity' was released on March 25th, 2020 which is a meditation/easy listening work which was then followed by 'Avori,' a solo piano work, released on November 24th, 2020 and features numerous collaborations from other composers and artists around the world. He has now released his 3rd album 'Evolution: Vol 1' which is more cinematic in style compared to his previous releases. He is currently working on 'Evolution: Vol 2' planned for release in mid, 2025. All of Sean's album and soundtrack releases across all major streaming stores have a combined stream count of over 120,000. 

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Sean is also frequently active across social media with 3 verified accounts on Instagram, Facebook & Threads with a combined view count on his music and content of over 260,000. He regularly engages with his audience by posting live performances and little snippets from upcoming albums & film scores. 

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Born in Liverpool, England, he started out at the early age of four where his interest in music began at the piano and eventually would turn to film music. In late 2004, he immigrated to Australia where his musical skills had the opportunity to develop further. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Music Major In Composition and Music Technology in 2011 from The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, graduating in 2015. Scores to many documentaries & films have gained recognition and interest from producers & directors both domestically and internationally. 

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- TESTIMONIALS -

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* "Sean Tinnion is one of Australia's leading composers in the film & TV industry with a large credit list to his name and a magnitude of awards. Each production he scores brings a whole new level of emotion and enhancement to the project."

- Ian Hale, Executive Producer, Halo Films 

 

* “A recent revelation, but someone who’s possibly been hiding behind some of your favourite shows, Sean Tinnion is a composer with a big future. His "An Everlasting Serenity" album showcases his impressive ability to create emotive music, emphasising why he’s a force to be reckoned with when it comes to enhancing the impact of film and TV. It also serves as potent daydream material, the lush, ethereal and powerful tracks making for a compelling soundtrack to let your imagination run wild.”

- Aarom Wilson, WAM/Aaromedia/RTRFM/ABC Perth

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* "Sean Tinnion’s hauntingly beautiful cinema-eqsue score masterfully enhances the shifting emotions experienced by the characters on stage."

- Reviewed By Niki Dahlenburg on "Vincent" at RIPITUP.COM​​​​

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* "Sean is a truly creative composer. His work brings emotional truth and sophistication to a production which transforms a story on screen, to a heart felt journey." 

- Natalie Bell - Film Producer

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* "Sean Tinnion's 'Remembrance' is a work of phenomenal beauty evoking the celestial, and a reminder of just how much burgeoning talent there is in Western Australia. WAAPA-trained Sean Tinnion devoted the work in memory of those who have lost loved ones and the piece featured talented harpist Eliza Bourgault de Coudray joined by Curtin University-based acapella group Rhythmos, their vocals bringing added depth to the close of the song"

- The West Australian