Composer, Filmmaker, creative director

MarshMcDan Media

Music. Image. System.

Different mediums. One underlying practice.

What I Do

Music

Composition for film, live performance, and recorded work. From orchestral writing to electronic and hybrid forms.

Performance

Cellist and live collaborator. Working across classical, contemporary, and interdisciplinary spaces.

Creative Direction

Concept, structure, and execution for visual work. Music-driven storytelling with a cinematic approach.

Production

Concerts, events, and large-scale projects. Bringing together artists, systems, and audiences.

Education

Teaching, mentorship, and creative guidance. Focused on clarity, structure, and long-term development.

Film

Ongoing research into sound, systems, and perception. Projects that don’t fit into existing categories.

A selection across music, film, and live performance.

Selected Work

Thoughts on music, systems, and creative work.

Ideas

The discipline behind creative freedom

The erosion of attention in modern media

Active directions and ongoing builds.

Current Work

Opera / Cinema Hybrid

A large-scale performance format combining film narrative and live music. Currently in development for 2026 premiere.

Production Studio

Video and interdisciplinary work based in The Hague. Establishing a new hub for music-driven visual storytelling.

Experimental Sound Systems

Long-form structures exploring time, harmony, and perception. Ongoing research into algorithmic acoustic environments.

Clear entry points for collaboration.

Work With Me

Commission Music

Bespoke compositions for film, performance, or recording projects. Weaving narrative and sound into a singular experience.

Creative Direction

Visual projects and music-driven storytelling.

Performance

Solo or collaborative live cello and electronics.

Contact

For projects, collaborations, or inquiries: