Past updates

Now I am completing the scores to Ashley Beyer's Print and Alex Ranarivelo's Knuckle Draggers. Soon to come are Olivier Bernier's The Sunset Sky, and Rob Williams' Make the Yuletide Gay.

12/11/06 - Work recently completed on the Podcast and Vodcast series for NASA's Spitzer Satellite Program, and this week new music is being written for another NASA affiliate, the Jet Propulsion Labratory in Pasadena. Also this week work begins on a new dramatic feature, titled Back Soon, directed by Rob Williams. The film is to be completed in early 2007, followed immediately by two other feature films. Check back soon for more news!

09/25/06 - Amidst several short films and the creation of two new concert works, work has recently begun on a new version of fl0w, the popular flash title scored earlier in 2006. The new version, created by ThatGameCompany, is being published by Sony Entertainment of America for PlayStation3 release. The game recently debuted at the Tokyo Game Show and has quickly become a highly anticipated title for Sony's new groundbreaking gaming console.

09/06/06 - Touch-up work recently completed on the independent feature drama, JOHNNY MONTANA, directed by John Gavin. Earlier this summer the film was awarded "Best Feature" from the Moondance Film Festival. Also, the first NASA podcasts and vodcasts bearing fresh Wintory scores will be airing soon, available directly from the Spitzer Space Program website. And congratulations to artist Billy Tran for winning the "52-second Film Festival" for CINEMABIOSIS (scored earlier this year). Finally, TAG(2005), directed by Matthew Duggan, will be screened at the Toofy Film Festival, a Colorado-based festival sponsored by The Onion newspaper.

08/04/06 - Recently nominated for 'Most Imaginative In-Game Audio' from the Game-Shadow Innovation in Games Festival for the music and sound created for fl0w, directed by Jenova Chen. Congratulations also to Jenova for recieving the additional nomination for 'Most Innovative Visual Effects.' So far, fl0w has won 'Internet Game of the Month' (May '06) from EDGE Magazine, and has been featured in the Game Developers Conference, and the German entertainment magazine BRAVO. To date it has been downloaded over one million times by gamers all over the world.

07/28/06 - Work recently completed on a feature drama; details will be posted here shortly. Another episode of "Can we do that?" was recently scored for Triune Entertainment, and composing has just begun for a new series of podcasts and vodcasts for NASA's Spitzer Satellite program. Details can be found here.

06/22/06 - Following a few hours of relaxtion, work is beginning on MAKING TABLES, a feature documentary directed by Stella Chang, due to be completed in late summer. Several other projects are in the works, including negotiations for two new concert works, and a feature drama.

05/31/06 - "Wooden Rain" was recently given in its world premiere, Sunday May 28th by the Colorado Youth Symphony at Gates Hall in Denver. Currently working on finishing the score to HAPPY DAYS for Dana Delametter, as well as wedding music for an old friend. Possible relaxation to follow.

05/07/06 - Congratulations to Olivier Bernier - THE SUNSET SKY (completed mid-April) recently won Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Picture at the 2006 NYC Dusty Film Festival! Also OLEG's OVERCOAT, also directed by Olivier Bernier, recently won Best Original Film Score from the Society of Composers, Inc.

04/16/06 - Work completed on THE SUNSET SKY (dir. Olivier Bernier) and LONG AFTER (dir. Afia Nathaniel). After about a day's rest, writing begins on the animated TV Pilot PROJECT: ILLEGAL ALIEN, for director Ivan Anic, to be followed by a new drama/comedy directed by Dana Delametter.

04/02/06 - Final touches going on LONG AFTER (dir. Afia Nathaniel), with session dates scheduled for April 9th and 10th. Spotting and early scoring under way on Olivier Bernier's new drama THE SUNSET SKY.

03/17/06 - flOw, created by Jenova Chen and Nick Clark, launched and in one week has so far received over 140,000 downloads. In addition to that and a few short animated and corporate projects, work is now beginning on Afia Nathaniel's sensitive film LONG AFTER, set to be recorded in early April.

02/15/06 - AustinWintory.com mourns the passing of Walter Reinhold, age 66 who recently passed away after a battle with cancer. He was a scholar and musician of rare quality, an unparalleled educator, and dear friend. He will be missed.

01/20/06 - Continuing work with Jonathan Yi on SHIFT. Beginning on a new computer game, tentatively titled "Flow," with lead designer Jenova Chen. In the pipeline is a feature project with director Ian Ogden, and writers Steve Bundrick and Robyn Perelman. Also, significant updates have been made to the Listen page, so check it out!

01/04/06 - Happy New Year!! OLEG'S OVERCOAT is wrapping up, to be followed immediately by SHIFT, then LONG AFTER... "Wooden Rain" for the CYSO is also in its last stages. Check back soon, as plans get finalized on some new shorts, a few features, and some upcoming concerts.

11/27/05 - About to begin work on a new film with director Jonathan Yi, in addition to a second collaboration with director Dana Delametter. Still in the pipeline is a handful projects, including several more shorts, a feature, and an animated television pilot. Meanwhile, work is nearly complete on the CYSO commission, as well as music for two summer '06 weddings.

10/22/05 - "Ashes in History " performed and recorded today in Constanta, Romania. Excerpts will be posted soon. Work complete on TAG, for director Matt Duggan. Writing has begun on several new film projects, as well as a commission for the Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestra (to be performed in the spring).

09/24/05 - "Ashes in History," for full orchestra, is now complete and will be performed October 22 by the Black Sea Philharmonic in Constanta, Romania. Additional forthcoming commissions include a solo percussion piece, an orchestral work for the Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestra, and wedding music for an old friend. Work has also just begun on a new film, TAG, directed by Matt Duggan, to be followed by THE GOOD MAN, directed by Newell Todd.

07/24/05 - "Glassless Windows" set to be recorded tomorrow, 07/25, at RightTrack Studios in New York City. A sample will be available soon on the listen page! Meanwhile, after a few recent short film scores, composition is about 50% complete on the orchestral work "Ashes in History" for the Black Sea Philharmonic in Constanta, Romania.

06/21/05 - "Glassless Windows" (for violin, clarinet and piano) performed at the Colorado Music Teacher's Association convention (June 2nd). The piece is set to be recorded in July '05. Content and music added on credits page for NOT TOO LONG AGO. On the Listen page, music is available from MATT AND RUFUS and the in-production online computer game AGES OF ATHIRIA. Also, a few new demo tracks have been added.

05/08/05 - All work completed on WUNDERKIND, PAINTING AVA, NOT TOO LONG AGO, PARIS IN SPRING, THE JUMP and MATT AND RUFUS (it's been a crazy two weeks!). Next up will be my second film with director Olivier Bernier, my third with Srdjan Dobic, and a new collaboration with Michaela McKee. Final touches going into "Glassless Windows," which will be premiered in Boulder, CO on June 2nd at the annual convention of the Music Teacher's Association. Check back soon - Apollo Music will soon be switching to www.austinwintory.com, with a total facelift and lots more music and videos!

04/11/05 - "Through the Eyes of a Child" performed by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, in Port Charlotte, FL (April 10th). Completed work on PAINTING AVA, and starting on WUNDERKIND, directed by Matt Jarrett. Composition continues for the Colorado Music Teachers Association (entitled "Glassless Windows"), as well as "Variations on Olympus" for the Black Sea Philharmonic in Constanta, Romania.

03/21/05 - "On the Seas" performed March 13th at Gates Hall in Denver, CO by the CYSO. Completed "Christmas 1917" (for flute and electronic playback) for M. Lindsay Smith; continuing work on PAINTING AVA for director Gina Abatemarco, to be followed by WUNDERKIND, for director Matt Jarrett.

03/03/05 - Completed work on Matt Watt's IT'S ABOUT UGLINESS, as well "Through the Eyes of a Child," an orchestra work for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. About to begin PAINTING AVA (director Gina Abatemarco), as well as a commissioned chamber piece for the Colorado Music Teacher's Association. Currently IDENTITY, QUALIA, and ZOMBIES (by Billy Tran), and THE BRIDE (by Stella Chang) are all on display at the "Common Ground" video art exhibition in Manhattan.

01/23/05 - Completed work on Dana Delametter's KEEPSAKES and Stella Chang's Marano Jewelry commercial. Currently wrapping up on Matt Watts' IT'S ABOUT UGLINESS, Albert Lee's WE GONNA GET RONALD KIM, and a concert work entitled "Through the Eyes of a Child," for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.

12/22/04 - Completed recording the majority of a new pop song cycle called "Tone Rose." Five works from it are now available for download on the Listen page; Lonesome Swiss Incident (a jazzy-bluegrass piece), Music for Dirigible (quasi-classic rock tune), Pop Cat (ballad-style old rock), Human Maw (soft rock), and Rose Wedding: Tone Rose (straight ballad/romance). Also, excerpts from the recent films ALTER EGO and LOVE PARADE can be downloaded, as well as Panorama, the title music for Billy Tran's video art compilation DVD.

12/12/04 - Completed work on LOVE PARADE and ALTER EGO for Srdjan Dobic. Preparing to begin on Matthew Watts' IT'S ABOUT UGLINESS. Also, the Colorado Youth Symphony has announced that it will perform "On the Seas" at their winter concert in March, 2005.

11/19/04 - Currently working on LOVE PARADE and ALTER EGO for director Srdjan Dobic (recording date set for Dec. 3rd). Now available on the Listen page are Part I and II of the award-winning "Suite for Various Ensembles," as well as a brief excerpt from QUALIA, the latest video art project by Billy Tran.

10/27/04 - Awarded the Colorado State Music Teacher Association's 2005 commission. The performance is currently scheduled for some time in June, 2005.

09/22/04 - "Furious Filaments" performed by the Bulgarian Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Janita Hauk of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (FL).

09/12/04 - Recording sessions for BLIND VISIONS and MAN CHILD completed; preparing to begin on new film by Charlotte Barrett (prod. MAN CHILD).

08/22/04 - Work completed on MAN CHILD; recording date set for Sept. 11th, 2004.

08/16/04 - Work complete on BLIND VISIONS; recording date set for Sept. 10th, 2004.