Background

Biography:

Will Angus is an acclaimed Sydney-based composer celebrated for his exceptional talent in crafting captivating orchestral hybrid compositions. Will has a unique approach to composing music, with a remarkable journey that began at age 13, Angus has garnered prestigious awards and set his sights on becoming a leading composer for the screen. Notably, he achieved the distinction of being the youngest composer ever to score a feature film. Will’s musical prowess encompasses a diverse portfolio that breathes life into various short films, enhancing their narratives through his evocative scores. His signature touch has left its mark on "When A Man Cries" (2021), where he wove minimalist and emotive tones to underscore the film's exploration of complex themes, such as depression and social anxiety.

Beyond his musical achievements, Will’s artistic contributions extend to the visual realm, with his works displayed at esteemed galleries such as The Art Gallery of New South Wales and Tamworth Regional Gallery, A recipient of numerous accolades, including Best Sound Design and People's Choice at the CineArts Film Festival, as well as consecutive First Prizes in The Sutherland Shire Youth Music Awards, Angus's creative excellence is widely acknowledged. His nomination for Sutherland Shire Young Citizen of The Year (2023) further underscores his significant impact on the artistic community. Will has also had the opportunity to work on live performances at many venues across Australia include the Sydney Opera House and International Convention Centre Sydney. He has worked on a multitude of different shows from La Traviata for Opera Australia, to shows for DEVO and everything in between. Angus's previous experiences showcase his truly diverse and unique approach to music.

Leigh Schilling, director of "Inverness" and "Boxing Day," aptly encapsulates Will's working style: "The thing that stands out to me about working with Will is his ability to adapt and collaborate. He always brings fresh and innovative ideas to the table, and then, crucially, works closely with me as a director to refine them into a score that fully realizes my vision for the project. It's his knowledge of and comfort in this push-pull of creative development that makes him such an asset to the production. He listens, he works fast, and he's never afraid to try something different."

Will Angus’s compositions resonate powerfully through screens and galleries alike. As he continues his creative journey, his melodies and harmonies weave a dynamic tale of passion, dedication, and musical brilliance.

Will has worked on composing the music for numerous media projects, some of which are detailed below:

Toxic Alien Zombie Babes From Outer Space (2022)

Toxic Alien Zombie Babes From Outer Space is a comedic Sci-fi/horror film that pays homage to the great B grade cult classics of the 50’s – 70’s, while covering a number of the strange issues that have come up during this pandemic. For this project Will was the music composer, making him the youngest person to score a complete feature film. Along with the score, he had to compose music for the films trailer and promotional material giving him key experience in composing music for trailers.
 

When A Man Cries (2021)

When A Man Cries is a short film tackling ideas around toxic masculinity and depression. The film is an abstract representation of how carrying mental illness can affect a person’s day to day life.

For this project Will had to design sounds to fit into the world whilst maintaining a minimalist and lonely feel to the score. He worked closely with director Campbell De La Mare to push his creative dream to new heights.
 

A Driving Passion (2021)

A Driving Passion explores the highs and lows of amateur motorsport. This mini-

documentary delves into the story of Stig Richards, a lifelong car enthusiast and passionate

amateur race driver having a less than perfect weekend.... But passions have to overcome

obstacles. This score was largely wall to wall music, utilising different themes for different characters

and moments. Will worked closely with the director Joshi Perera in order to make the music fit

perfectly with the documentary, allowing it to carry the tonality without overbearing. The timeline

for this project was very short, forcing him to learn to write efficiently whilst still outputting a result

that the whole creative team was proud of.

Other Works:

• Finding Emma (2022)

• Boxing Day (2022)

• The Choice Tree (2022)

• Flockyard (2022)

• Inverness (2021)

• Leaving Town (2021)

• The Form of Breath (2021)

• Paradox (2020)

• Simultaneity (2020)

• Medusa (2020)

• All The Fires Do Is Take (2019)

Will has also had artworks exhibited in prestigious art galleries. His work Simultaneity was presented in The Art Gallery of New South Wales as well as Tamworth Regional Gallery and Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and his more recent work, The Choice Tree has been displayed at Hazelhurst as well.