Biography

Film composer who is equally comfortable with composing concert music. He has written a symphony and other major orchestral works as well as a great number of works for various chamber music ensembles. He has been recorded by Chatham Baroque Trio, Hub New Music and the Mirari Brass Quintet as well as the Budapest Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Serrano's musical style is extremely versatile. He has an uncanny ability to underscore drama according to the filmmaker's needs. That includes any period and location music, as well as genre choices. Period and genres can be intermixed in a positive manner to satisfy visual content with the sensibilities of the target audience as per filmmaker's indications. He is well travelled and has acquired direct knowledge of World music which includes not just composing it, but performing it. -Although Mr. Serrano has been fully trained in composing following Western European musical traditions, including the most avant-garde 20th-21st century techniques, he is no stranger to popular music genres. He is also an expert on using various synthesizers and even produces unique sound-designed elements with a seemingly unlimited sound palette. Melody lines and thematic materials (leitmotifs) appear to come easily to Mr. Serrano as well as sound texture based scores if that is what the filmmaker desires.

Carlos grew up with music. He attended Escuela Libre de Música, a middle school and high school for the performing arts in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He has a Bachelor in Music Composition from Northern Vermont University where he studied composition with Dr. Dennis Bathory-Kitsz and Dr. Kyle E. Saulnier. He is completing a Master of Fine Arts in Film Scoring at the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpellier, Vermont where he has been studying Film Scoring with Dr. Rick Baitz, a Juilliard professor, and Dr. John Mallia, the Director of Electronic Music at New England Conservatory. Mr. Serrano is also pursuing a Master of Music for Film Scoring at the acclaimed Berklee College of Music in Boston.
- IMDb mini biography by: Carlos A Serrano

Carlos A. Serrano is an award-winning film composer and versatile concert music composer. He has a broad range of works, including symphonies and major orchestral compositions, as well as numerous chamber music pieces. He has been recorded by esteemed ensembles such as the Chatham Baroque Trio, Hub New Music, Mirari Brass Quintet, and the Budapest Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Serrano's musical style is highly adaptable, allowing him to underscore drama according to the filmmaker's vision, whether it involves period music, genre blending, or world music influences.

In addition to his proficiency in Western European musical traditions, including avant-garde techniques of the 20th and 21st centuries, Mr. Serrano excels in popular music genres and synthesizer use. His ability to create unique sound-designed elements and memorable melodies (leitmotifs) ensures that he can meet any filmmaker's requirements, whether for traditional orchestral scores or texture-based soundtracks.

Recently, his film "Late for Work" has achieved significant acclaim, winning awards at 75 festivals worldwide and currently advancing in 32 semi-finalist rounds and 4 finalist rounds. His exceptional work in film scoring has been a key factor in the film's success.

Carlos has also released albums with Hub New Music and the Chatham Baroque Trio, further showcasing his talent and versatility. Under his electronic music persona, SailSki, he released an EP this past December and is preparing for the release of his new album, "Echoes of Mount Mansfield," which will be available on streaming services soon.

Carlos grew up immersed in music, attending the Escuela Libre de Música, a performing arts middle and high school in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He holds a Bachelor in Music Composition from Northern Vermont University, where he studied under Dr. Dennis Bathory-Kitsz and Dr. Kyle E. Saulnier. He earned a Master of Fine Arts in Music Composition from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, studying with Dr. Rick Baitz, Dr. John Mallia, and Prof. Don DiNicola. He also earned a Master of Music in Film Scoring with distinction from Berklee College of Music.

Beyond his achievements in film scoring, Carlos is also a concert music composer, conductor, orchestrator, and virtuoso flute player. His journey back to music after a traumatic brain injury from a car accident has been remarkable. Initially using music as a therapeutic tool, he has since turned it into his professional focus, achieving outstanding results.

Carlos's life is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of art. He continues to inspire through his dedication to music and his contributions to the arts community.
- IMDb mini biography by: Carlos Alberto Serrano