Tillman Jex is a creative technologist who loves to code. He approaches problem solving with robust solutions, an open mind and a large scope of practiced disciplines. He works as a technical / creative facilitator within teams both in artistic, commercial and research spheres.
No matter the format of experience or product, embedded in Tillman’s approach is a strong respect for narrative. He considers narrative to be intrinsic in our perception of life and therefore the medium with which we can achieve the deepest connections.
Translating this into his work, Tillman finds a greater understanding can be developed for the problem, its solution and the end result.
Originally, Tillman comes from a history as a music maker and sound designer. As well as releasing his own music, Tillman has collaborated both locally and internationally on short films, A/V installations, VR products, been invited to publicly speak on music composition and performance and has received state funded commissions for the composition of new work.
Through Tillman’s work as the head spatial audio engineer at MONOM, he became increasingly interested in the power of virtual spaces, specifically in how they can inspire inward attention to the psyche. This lead to a deeper interest in virtual reality, programming and product building, consequently leading to his application and acceptance into the Creative Technologies masters program at Filmuniversität Babelsberg in Potsdam, Germany (2021 - 2023) and subsequent exchange semester at KTH in Stockholm where he focussed on machine learning, programming and how technology changes society.
Email: tillmanjex@mailbox.org
Higher Education | |||
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2023 | Master of Arts (Creative Technologies) | Filmuniversität Babelsberg | |
2016 | Bachelor of Music Composition | Melbourne University | |
2012 | Certificate 4 in Sound Engineering | RMIT University | |
Releases | |||
2022 | Collage Isolation | Self Release | |
2020 | Mangrove - V/A Track | Bomphcast | |
2020 | Paradigm Shift | Eclectique | |
2019 | In Search of Shadows | Self Release | |
2018 | Sub-Surface Oceans | Self Release | |
2017 | OP-Voyager: The Ignition | Self Release | |
Music and Sound For Visual Media | |||
2019 | Brexit - The Untold Story - Documentary - dir. Temi Hollist | Composer & Sound Design | |
Rock It - Advertising Campaign - dir. Diego Gardo | Composer | ||
Seed - Short - dir. Chris Araneda | Sound Design | ||
Die Probe - Short - dir. Chris Araneda | Sound Design | ||
2018 | KNFVSSION - Advertising Short - dir. Diego Gardo | Composer | |
Space to Create: Frank Peroni - dBs Music Berlin | Composer | ||
2017 | Assistant to Burkhard Dallwitz | Assistant | |
2016 | Brakes - Short (dir. Charlotte Chen) | Composer | |
Christmas Island - 3D video tour - Virtual Reality Ventures | Composer | ||
2015 | St Paul - Short - (dir. Then Nguyen) | Composer | |
Odd Socks - Short - (dir. Ellen Richardson) | Composer | ||
Apartment n15 - Short - (dir. Emma Gover) | Composer | ||
I Am Here - Documentary - (dir. Leah Sanderson) | Sound Design & Mix | ||
MAX - Short - (dir. Ryan Paturzo-Polson) | Sound Design | ||
2013 | ROT - Short - (dir. Ruby Railey) | Composer | |
Collaborations | |||
2020 | “Y” by Luchs.us - Monom, Berlin. Official project booklet | Spatialisation & Sound Design | |
Lost Spaces - Oceans by William Russell - Monom, Berlin | Spatialisation & Sound Design | ||
2018 | Cube Analysis - A/V installation with Simon Finn - MARS Gallery, Melbourne, Australia | Composer | |
2017 | False Flag - A/V installation with Simon Finn - MARS Gallery, Melbourne, Australia | Composer | |
2015 | Encounters - Motion tracking & spatial audio installation (funded by Microsoft) - White Night - Melbourne, Australia | Composer | |
Performances & Exhibitions | |||
2022 | Shortcut - Sehsüchte International Student Film Festival, Potsdam, Germany | Exhibition | |
2020 | Sektgarden - ://About Blank, Berlin, Germany | Performance | |
2019 | ‘Dry’ - ACUD Macht Neu, Berlin, Germany | Performance | |
Music for Dance | |||
2015 | Wrath - Shermaine Heng - Melbourne, Australia | Composer | |
Fragile Terrain - Kaitlyn McConnell - Melbourne & Japan | Composer | ||
Disparity (Film)- Kaitlyn McConnell | Composer | ||
Exhale - Kaitlyn McConnell - Melbourne, Australia | Composer | ||
Industry | |||
2020 | Sound and Creation at Luchs.us, Berlin, Germany | Composition & Sound Design | |
Studio Manager & Head Engineer at MONOM, Berlin, Germany | Composition & Sound Design | ||
2018 | CTM Music Festival, Berlin, Germany | Artist Liaison | |
2017 | Employing Narrative in Dance Music - Wind It Up Festival - Canberra, Australia | Talk and Live Performance | |
2016 - 2013 | Pughouse Studios, Melbourne, Australia | Studio Assistant | |
Commissions | |||
2015 | Corridors (Piano, Tuba, Viola) - Arts Centre Melbourne 5x5x5 Program - Melbourne, Australia | Composer | |
Scholarships & Awards | |||
2016 | Dr. Phillip Law Music Scholarship | Melbourne University | |
2015 | SAF Music Provident Fund | Melbourne University | Interviews & Press |
2018 | “Life as an interactive composition grad in Berlin” | Melbourne University |