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About Darren Lim
Darren Lim's unwavering dedication to the art of story telling is evident in his exceptional work as an Australian film composer. His passion lies in creating unique film scores and captivating neo-classical pieces. Drawing from a fusion of post-classical, ambient and electronic music with cinematic grandeur, Darren has forged a signature style that is both singular and unforgettable. His compositions are renowned for their ability to evoke profound emotions and transport listeners to a world of unparalleled beauty and depth.

Awards
Screen Credits
- Los Peusteros (2024 Feature Documentary Film - Directed by Matias Bolla)
- You'll Never Find Me (2023 Feature Film - Directed by Indiana Bell & Josiah Allen)
- The Land (2020 Feature Film – Directed by Ingvar Keene) ~Shared credit with Lance Gurisik
- The Pretend One (2017 Feature Film – Directed by Tony Prescott)
- Operation Kung Flu (2021 Short Film – Directed by Maria Tran)
- The Cooper (2020 Short Film – Directed by Stuart Miller)
- Wanderbust (with Rumble Studios – 2020 Short Film – Directed by Claudia Pickering)
- Billabongs (with Rumble Studios – 2020 Short Film – Directed by Harrison Carr)
- Take a Seat (2019 Short Film – Directed by Jordan Turner)
- Birds of a Feather (2018 Short Animation – Directed by Bianca Nall)
- Those We Love (2017 Short Film – Directed by Jordan Turner)
- Reunion (2017 Short Film – Directed by Courtney Brown)
- Written in the Stars (2017 Short Film – Directed by Jacob Fitzgerald)
- Ninety Nine (2016 Short Film – Directed by Courtney Brown)
- Little Big Bang (2016 Short Animation – Directed by Jack Niederer)
- Tegan the Vegan (2016 Short Film – Directed by Rowan Devereux)
- Who’s Afraid of the Dark (2015 Short Film – Directed by Rowan Devereux)
- Little Boy Blue (2015 Short Film – Directed by Nathan Keene)
- Lights (2015 Short Film – Directed by Jacob Fitzgerald)
- Zombie Manic Dream Boy (2015 Short Film – Directed by Cathy Vu)
- The Silent Peace (2015 Short Film – Directed by Mark Child)
- Dennis Mayhew’s Magic Mirror (2014 Short Film – Directed by Linda Curry)
- Composure (2014 Short Film – Directed by Jonathan Creed)
- Like Father (2014 Short Film – Directed by Matias Bolla)
- Alfie (2014 Short Film – Directed by Matias Bolla)
- Dreamstitching (2013 Short Film – Directed by Michael Greene)
- Stray (2013 Short Film – Directed by Cato Klafas)
- See You in Paradise (2013 Short Film – Directed by Yo Han Lee)
- Los Peusteros (2024 Feature Documentary Film - Directed by Matias Bolla)
- Google – Finding Pride in Asia Pacific (2021 Short Documentary) ~ Composed Main Theme & Score for ‘Hanel’s Story’
- Campesinos (2019 Short Documentary – Directed by Matias Bolla)
- The Friends of Myall Creek (with Rumble Studios – 2017 Short Documentary – Directed by Mike Daly)
- XXXX Beer - State of Origin (2022 Advertisement)
- MJ Bale ‘Presence’ (2022 Advertisement)
- The Heart Foundation (with Songzu – 2021 Advertisement)
- AMP ‘Investor In All’ (with Songzu – 2021 Advertisement)
- YOUi ‘Claims’ (with Sonar Music – 2021 Advertisement)
- Audible ‘Books that fit with real life’ (with Rumble Studios – 2020 Advertisement)
- Optus 5G ‘Game’ (with Rumble Studios – 2020 Advertisement)
- IKEA ‘Make Every Second Count 2020’ (with Rumble Studios – 2020 Advertisement)
- AGL (with Rumble Studios – 2020 Advertisement)
- UNICEF (with Rumble Studios – 2019 Advertisement)
- Circles Life (with Rumble Studios – 2019 Advertisement)
- OSBC Singapore (2019 Advertisement)
- Cyber Security Commonwealth Bank of Australia (with Rumble Studios – 2019 Advertisement)
- Nike Lava Psychedelic (with Rumble Studios – 2019 Advertisement)
- Specsavers ‘The Wolf’ (with Rumble Studios – 2018 Advertisement)
- Hi-Pages (with Rumble Studios – 2018 Advertisement)
- Society One (with Rumble Studios – 2018 Advertisement)
- Project Re-voice Pat’s Story (with Rumble Studios – 2018 Campaign)
- Kid’s with Cancer Foundation (2018 Campaign)
- Youth Projects (with Rumble Studios – 2017 Advertisement)
- Heliguy (with Rumble Studios – 2017 Advertisement)
- Spotify Pride feat. Miley Cyrus (with Rumble Studios – 2017 Advertisement)
- McDonald’s Meal Deal (with Rumble Studios – 2017 Advertisement)
- The Smith Family Foundation – Sponsor a Child (2016 Advertisement)
- Ginia Blue Valentine (2014 Advertisement)
- The 2014 Australian Ballet Awards – Powder (with Rumble Studios – 2014 Campaign)
- Ginia Rose Collection (2013 Advertisement)
- Night Bloomers - SBS (2023 TV Series)
- 8 Nights Out West S1 – ABC (2022 TV Series)
- The Other Guy S1 – STAN Original (with Rumble Studios – 2017 TV Series) (Credited as Additional Composer)
- Dream Gardens S1- ABC (2017 TV Series) (Credited as Additional Composer)
- Samurai Unicorn (2023 Video Game – Created by Jordan Turner) ~ Coming Soon
- Return of Hung (2022 Vietnam Fountain & Light Show – Created by Laservision)
- FRIDGE (2021 Web Series – Created by Sam Smith)
- Saturn’s Advocate (2020 Intro Titles – Created by Jordan Turner)
About Darren Lim
Darren Lim's unwavering dedication to the art of story telling is evident in his exceptional work as an Australian film composer. His passion lies in creating unique film scores and captivating neo-classical pieces. Drawing from a fusion of post-classical, ambient and electronic music with cinematic grandeur, Darren has forged a signature style that is both singular and unforgettable. His compositions are renowned for their ability to evoke profound emotions and transport listeners to a world of unparalleled beauty and depth.

Awards
Screen Credits
- Los Peusteros (2024 Feature Documentary Film - Directed by Matias Bolla)
- You'll Never Find Me (2023 Feature Film - Directed by Indiana Bell & Josiah Allen)
- The Land (2020 Feature Film – Directed by Ingvar Keene) ~Shared credit with Lance Gurisik
- The Pretend One (2017 Feature Film – Directed by Tony Prescott)
- Operation Kung Flu (2021 Short Film – Directed by Maria Tran)
- The Cooper (2020 Short Film – Directed by Stuart Miller)
- Wanderbust (with Rumble Studios – 2020 Short Film – Directed by Claudia Pickering)
- Billabongs (with Rumble Studios – 2020 Short Film – Directed by Harrison Carr)
- Take a Seat (2019 Short Film – Directed by Jordan Turner)
- Birds of a Feather (2018 Short Animation – Directed by Bianca Nall)
- Those We Love (2017 Short Film – Directed by Jordan Turner)
- Reunion (2017 Short Film – Directed by Courtney Brown)
- Written in the Stars (2017 Short Film – Directed by Jacob Fitzgerald)
- Ninety Nine (2016 Short Film – Directed by Courtney Brown)
- Little Big Bang (2016 Short Animation – Directed by Jack Niederer)
- Tegan the Vegan (2016 Short Film – Directed by Rowan Devereux)
- Who’s Afraid of the Dark (2015 Short Film – Directed by Rowan Devereux)
- Little Boy Blue (2015 Short Film – Directed by Nathan Keene)
- Lights (2015 Short Film – Directed by Jacob Fitzgerald)
- Zombie Manic Dream Boy (2015 Short Film – Directed by Cathy Vu)
- The Silent Peace (2015 Short Film – Directed by Mark Child)
- Dennis Mayhew’s Magic Mirror (2014 Short Film – Directed by Linda Curry)
- Composure (2014 Short Film – Directed by Jonathan Creed)
- Like Father (2014 Short Film – Directed by Matias Bolla)
- Alfie (2014 Short Film – Directed by Matias Bolla)
- Dreamstitching (2013 Short Film – Directed by Michael Greene)
- Stray (2013 Short Film – Directed by Cato Klafas)
- See You in Paradise (2013 Short Film – Directed by Yo Han Lee)
- Los Peusteros (2024 Feature Documentary Film - Directed by Matias Bolla)
- Google – Finding Pride in Asia Pacific (2021 Short Documentary) ~ Composed Main Theme & Score for ‘Hanel’s Story’
- Campesinos (2019 Short Documentary – Directed by Matias Bolla)
- The Friends of Myall Creek (with Rumble Studios – 2017 Short Documentary – Directed by Mike Daly)
- XXXX Beer - State of Origin (2022 Advertisement)
- MJ Bale ‘Presence’ (2022 Advertisement)
- The Heart Foundation (with Songzu – 2021 Advertisement)
- AMP ‘Investor In All’ (with Songzu – 2021 Advertisement)
- YOUi ‘Claims’ (with Sonar Music – 2021 Advertisement)
- Audible ‘Books that fit with real life’ (with Rumble Studios – 2020 Advertisement)
- Optus 5G ‘Game’ (with Rumble Studios – 2020 Advertisement)
- IKEA ‘Make Every Second Count 2020’ (with Rumble Studios – 2020 Advertisement)
- AGL (with Rumble Studios – 2020 Advertisement)
- UNICEF (with Rumble Studios – 2019 Advertisement)
- Circles Life (with Rumble Studios – 2019 Advertisement)
- OSBC Singapore (2019 Advertisement)
- Cyber Security Commonwealth Bank of Australia (with Rumble Studios – 2019 Advertisement)
- Nike Lava Psychedelic (with Rumble Studios – 2019 Advertisement)
- Specsavers ‘The Wolf’ (with Rumble Studios – 2018 Advertisement)
- Hi-Pages (with Rumble Studios – 2018 Advertisement)
- Society One (with Rumble Studios – 2018 Advertisement)
- Project Re-voice Pat’s Story (with Rumble Studios – 2018 Campaign)
- Kid’s with Cancer Foundation (2018 Campaign)
- Youth Projects (with Rumble Studios – 2017 Advertisement)
- Heliguy (with Rumble Studios – 2017 Advertisement)
- Spotify Pride feat. Miley Cyrus (with Rumble Studios – 2017 Advertisement)
- McDonald’s Meal Deal (with Rumble Studios – 2017 Advertisement)
- The Smith Family Foundation – Sponsor a Child (2016 Advertisement)
- Ginia Blue Valentine (2014 Advertisement)
- The 2014 Australian Ballet Awards – Powder (with Rumble Studios – 2014 Campaign)
- Ginia Rose Collection (2013 Advertisement)
- Night Bloomers - SBS (2023 TV Series)
- 8 Nights Out West S1 – ABC (2022 TV Series)
- The Other Guy S1 – STAN Original (with Rumble Studios – 2017 TV Series) (Credited as Additional Composer)
- Dream Gardens S1- ABC (2017 TV Series) (Credited as Additional Composer)
- Samurai Unicorn (2023 Video Game – Created by Jordan Turner) ~ Coming Soon
- Return of Hung (2022 Vietnam Fountain & Light Show – Created by Laservision)
- FRIDGE (2021 Web Series – Created by Sam Smith)
- Saturn’s Advocate (2020 Intro Titles – Created by Jordan Turner)
Darren Lim is an Australian composer who has already begun to establish himself in the world of film and neo-classical music. His career commenced while pursuing studies at The Australian Institute of Music during the early 2010s, and has since flourished with the opportunity to write for successful Australian feature films, documentaries, and advertisements.
With a passion for crafting musical scores that are both powerful and thought-provoking, Darren's unique style is characterized by minimalist, experimental, lush, and elegant arrangements that perfectly match the emotional intensity of the dramatic films he has worked on. While he is equally adept at creating larger orchestrations in the Hollywood style that ignited his love for film, his minimalist approach has won him acclaim, such as his nomination for the score of 'Little Boy Blue' at the St Kilda Film Festival in 2016, and his win for Best Original Score for 'Campesinos' at the Made in the West Film Festival in 2019.
In 2021, Darren had the honor of freelancing for some of the most prestigious scoring companies in Australia and the US, including Hans Zimmer's & Extreme Music's 'Bleeding Fingers' in Santa Monica, California. In addition to his film work, he also writes original neo-classical music and has independently released his debut album, 'Songs of the Nightingale' in early 2023.
Darren operates from his studio in Sydney, where he also runs 'Onyx Music', a high-end music and sound production company that specializes in Australian advertisements and television shows. His impressive body of work and artistic sensibility continue to cement his reputation as a composer of the highest caliber.