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In this episode of Between Two Pints, Rob sits down with Josh Santos — Vancouver’s youngest-ever participant in the VIFF Composer–Filmmaker Accelerator and a rapidly rising screen composer shaping the next wave of film music.
Josh shares the full arc of his creative journey:
• Growing a Twitch music channel into the top four percent of streamers
• Producing a song a week while juggling university
• Transitioning from bedroom producer to full-time composer
• Working with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
• Recording at Bryan Adams’ Warehouse Studio
• Navigating the Screen Composers Guild of Canada mentorship
• Why a marketing mindset matters for creatives
• Practical strategies for filmmakers promoting their own work
This episode blends story, craft, and genuinely useful insights for filmmakers, composers, and anyone carving out a place in the creative industry.
Explore Josh’s Work
Website / Portfolio: https://www.joshsantosmusic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshsantosmusic
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-santos-a5453b1bb\
About Josh Santos
Josh Santos is a Canadian media composer whose signature sound blends classical orchestration with modern hip-hop-influenced production. With over forty film credits — including his score for the feature comedy Hoorah 99! — Josh’s career has grown from Twitch music streams to professional scoring for film and television.
He holds an ARCT Diploma in Classical Piano Performance, has collaborated with GRAMMY-award-winning producer Ian Prince, and draws on classical, jazz, pop, and electronic traditions to create genre-spanning film scores.
For scoring enquiries or collaborations, visit Josh’s website or reach out via Instagram or LinkedIn.
A huge thanks to Bob Woolsey for the introduction.
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