Staff Bio's

Scott Cairns - Creative Director, Lead Composer.

Scott is the founder and creative director of S-C-A Sound Studios. His music and voice has been heard on the radio, on television, and in computer games. Scott was awarded On the Street Magazine's "Songwriter of the Year" in 1994. He continues to study all aspects of music at Gosford Conservatorium of Music.

Scott is a member of G.A.N.G. (The Game Audio Network Guild) and has been a featured speaker at the Australian Game Developer’s Conference in Melbourne, Australia.

Yannis Brown - Lead Sound Designer, Composer.

Yannis has over twenty years experience both inhouse and as a contractor. He is an expert in sound-design, implementation, and console audio specifications and requirements. Yannis is also a qualified audio engineer and has a solid background in handheld devices.

Stuart Smith - Casting Director, Script Writer.

Stuart's talents for directing, design, and writing have been recognised as far away as London's famous West End.

After directing a string of successful productions, including two 'jukebox' musicals, "Downtown" and his first production of "Back To The Eighties", Stuart was asked to design the world premiere of Jon English's rock opera, "Paris". His work was noticed by West End musical director, David McKay, who invited him to London to work with the greats of musical theatre on re-writes for international seasons of both "Paris" and a new rock 'n' roll concept musical.

Stuart won the top award at the Quick Flicks short film festival with his first film, "Bulb", and ever since, has been incorporating innovative multi-media and technical components into his theatrical productions.

Stuart has an impressive list of contacts in the acting industry and has a fine ability to cast the right actor for the part. Example of Stuart's work including some humourous outtakes, can be found on the Voice Acting page.

Phillip Rutherford - Orchestrator and Conductor.

Phillip is a composer, conductor, orchestrator and music teacher. He graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Composition in 1998, and has received various commissions from bands, orchestras and choirs from across the region.

Phillip is currently studying for a Masters of Music (Composition) at Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

He is also the Musical Director of various orchestras, bands and ensembles as well as being a performer in his own right.

Scott and Lead Sound Designer Yannis Brown, have completed the sound design for the game Speed Racer

Scott has been interviewed for the TV show "Good Game" Appearing on the Fox and ABC2 networks, Tuesday the 10th of April.

Scott is currently writing the score to a top-secret Nintendo title! Stayed tuned for more details....

Armchair General rates the Sound Fx for Operation Winterstorm a perfect 10/10! Click here for more information.

SCA Sound Studios is creating audio content for Jackass, coming out through Sidhe Interactive and Red Mile Entertainment. Stay tuned for more details!

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