Aaron
Multi-hyphenate creative based in Toronto, Ontario
Multi-hyphenate creative based in Toronto, Ontario
Smail
Aaron
Multi-hyphenate creative based in Toronto, Ontario
Smail
Sample
Portfolio
Full portfolio available upon request
Full portfolio available upon request
Creative
Focuses
Focuses
Music Composition
Music Composition
Whether for a play or a feature film, I have scored and written music for multiple award-winning projects. I have experience in writing for a plethora of genres and have also released several soundtracks.
Whether for a a short clip or a feature film, I have scored and written music for multiple award-winning projects. I have experience in writing in a plethora of genres and have also released several soundtracks.
Brand Identity Design
From logo design to brand guidelines, I can create and develop a brand's complete visual identity to leave a lasting impression across all platforms. I have designed personal monograms as well as logos for production companies and small businesses.
Photography
Specializing in film photography, I love shooting architecture, objects, portraits, and those perfect moments that are gone in the blink of an eye.
Specializing in film photography, I love shooting architecture, objects, portraits, and those perfect moments that are gone in the blink of an eye.
Process
I.
Discovery Call
One hour meeting to discuss the business or brand, the project scope, and what I can do to help you.
One hour meeting to discuss the business or brand, the project scope, and what I can do to help you.
II.
Design Exploration
Design Exploration
I'll start experimenting with various designs and styles until I come up with the best three.
I'll start experimenting with various designs and styles until I come up with the best three.
III.
Revisions
You'll be able to judge my work and suggest improvements. I'll refine the desired design until you're 100% satisfied.
Revisions
You'll be able to judge my work and suggest improvements. I'll refine the design until you're 100% satisfied.
IV.
Handoff & Support
Lastly, I'll handoff the files to you. I'll also be available for six weeks to assist or answer any questions.
Lastly, I'll handoff the files to you. I'll also be available for six weeks to assist or answer any questions.
Music
Resume & Scoring Reel available upon request
Resume & Scoring Reel available upon request
Photography
Moments
People
About
Aaron Smail is a Canadian multi-hyphenate artist.
Originally from Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Aaron grew up in a musical household where his parents, Marla Mayson and Ron Smail—both musicians, choral singers, and music educators—nurtured his passion for the arts.
Aaron attended Southpointe Academy from kindergarten through grade 12, where he was active in the school’s band program in middle and high school under the direction of band instructor Boris Pekarsky. Aaron played trombone in a range of ensembles including Concert Band, Jazz Band, Honour Band, and Wind Orchestra, taking him on a variety of award-winning band trips to Vancouver Island, Washington State, and Oregon. Aaron got a first-hand taste of film music when he got to play a music cue from Disney’s Atlantis live-to-picture at Disney Music Group’s studios on a band trip to California in 2014.
Intent on pursuing theatre performance in his post-secondary education, Aaron attended the University of Victoria, where he focused in acting in the Performance program at UVic’s Phoenix Theatre, training with instructors such as Fran Gebhard, Jan Wood, Brian Richmond, Kevin McKendrick (acting for stage), Conrad Alexandrowicz, Treena Stubel (stage movement, masque, clown), Michael Elliott (voice for stage), and more. In addition to acting, Aaron found a calling in studying sound design, and would go on to sound design several award-winning shows in Victoria, as well as touring shows throughout western Canada. Some of his sound designs have featured his own original music. Aaron graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2020.
That summer, with Covid-19 putting a halt to the original plan, Aaron turned to investing his time in learning all he could about film scoring and composing. The stars aligned, and he scored his first short film, The Settler, with Haley House Productions. Since, he has scored The Gladiolus Blossoms (2022), Tradecraft (2023), and The Twelve Step Strangler (2024) with Haley House Productions, Stay (2023) with King Louie Films, The Only Bar on King Street (2023) with Fourth Curtain Productions, Auganic (2024) with Kreations Media, Implanted (2024) with Hidden Valley Entertainment, and more. Aaron is always looking for new stories to help tell and new connections to make, so please don’t hesitate to reach out via the form below or through a dm on Instagram to inquire about original music for your project.
In 2020/21, Aaron ran a podcast called Film Music Friday in which he shared his passion for film music and film scoring. It’s available to listen to on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other platforms. Aaron is currently working on a passion project, a documentary short film about his late grandfather, Ireal A. (Don) Mayson, a former Vice President of Spar Aerospace, called Finding Ireal.
Aaron is an avid reader and enjoys listening to music, going to the cinema, sketching designs, playing piano, and drinking tea.
Aaron is a member of SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada)
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Working Together?
Please enter your name and email and click submit. I will reach out as soon as I can.
Thank you!
Aaron
Multi-hyphenate creative based in Toronto, Ontario
Smail
Multi-hyphenate creative based in Toronto, Ontario
Full portfolio available upon request
Full portfolio available upon request
Portfolio
Sample
Creative
Focuses
Music Composition
Whether for a play or a feature film, I have scored and written music for multiple award-winning projects. I have experience in writing for a plethora of genres and have also released several soundtracks.
Brand Identity Design
From logo design to brand guidelines, I can create and develop a brand's complete visual identity to leave a lasting impression across all platforms. I have designed personal monograms as well as logos for production companies and small businesses.
Photography
Specializing in film photography, I love shooting architecture, objects, portraits, and those perfect moments that are gone in the blink of an eye.
Process
Discovery Call
One hour meeting to discuss the business or brand, the project scope, and what I can do to help you.
I.
II.
Design Exploration
I'll start experimenting with various designs and styles until I come up with the best three.
IV.
Handoff & Support
Lastly, I'll handoff the files to you. I'll also be available for six weeks to assist or answer any questions.
III.
Revisions
You'll be able to judge my work and suggest improvements. I'll refine the desired design until you're 100% satisfied.
Revisions
You'll be able to judge my work and suggest improvements. I'll refine the design until you're 100% satisfied.
IV.
Handoff & Support
Lastly, I'll handoff the files to you. I'll also be available for six weeks to assist or answer any questions.
Music
Resume & Scoring Reel available upon request
Photography
Moments
People
Interested In
Working Together?
Please enter your name and email and click submit. I will reach out as soon as I can.
Thank you!
Aaron Smail is a Canadian multi-hyphenate artist.
Originally from Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Aaron grew up in a musical household where his parents, Marla Mayson and Ron Smail—both musicians, choral singers, and music educators—nurtured his passion for the arts.
Aaron attended Southpointe Academy from kindergarten through grade 12, where he was active in the school’s band program in middle and high school under the direction of band instructor Boris Pekarsky. Aaron played trombone in a range of ensembles including Concert Band, Jazz Band, Honour Band, and Wind Orchestra, taking him on a variety of award-winning band trips to Vancouver Island, Washington State, and Oregon. Aaron got a first-hand taste of film music when he got to play a music cue from Disney’s Atlantis live-to-picture at Disney Music Group’s studios on a band trip to California in 2014.
Intent on pursuing theatre performance in his post-secondary education, Aaron attended the University of Victoria, where he focused in acting in the Performance program at UVic’s Phoenix Theatre, training with instructors such as Fran Gebhard, Jan Wood, Brian Richmond, Kevin McKendrick (acting for stage), Conrad Alexandrowicz, Treena Stubel (stage movement, masque, clown), Michael Elliott (voice for stage), and more. In addition to acting, Aaron found a calling in studying sound design, and would go on to sound design several award-winning shows in Victoria, as well as touring shows throughout western Canada. Some of his sound designs have featured his own original music. Aaron graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2020.
That summer, with Covid-19 putting a halt to the original plan, Aaron turned to investing his time in learning all he could about film scoring and composing. The stars aligned, and he scored his first short film, The Settler, with Haley House Productions. Since, he has scored The Gladiolus Blossoms (2022), Tradecraft (2023), and The Twelve Step Strangler (2024) with Haley House Productions, Stay (2023) with King Louie Films, The Only Bar on King Street (2023) with Fourth Curtain Productions, Auganic (2024) with Kreations Media, Implanted (2024) with Hidden Valley Entertainment, and more. Aaron is always looking for new stories to help tell and new connections to make, so please don’t hesitate to reach out via the form below or through a dm on Instagram to inquire about original music for your project.
In 2020/21, Aaron ran a podcast called Film Music Friday in which he shared his passion for film music and film scoring. It’s available to listen to on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other platforms. Aaron is currently working on a passion project, a documentary short film about his late grandfather, Ireal A. (Don) Mayson, a former Vice President of Spar Aerospace, called Finding Ireal.
Aaron is an avid reader and enjoys listening to music, going to the cinema, sketching designs, playing piano, and drinking tea.
Aaron is a member of SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada)
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Interested In
Working Together?
Please enter your name and email and click submit. I will reach out as soon as I can.
Thank you!
