Meet The Team

Charles Semko

Throughout my artistic development I have altered, manipulated, and experimented with multiple art mediums in an attempt to find my creative voice. Over time, my creative voice grew stronger and more present through the medium of music and sound design; it remains a powerful platform from which to express my ideals and opinions. While working towards my Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree, from the Academy of Art University, I was exposed to every facet of the Audio production world. I supervised multiple student projects while juggling my own sound editorial art, and I discovered a hidden passion for Foley work. Having the ability to add sound to fictional elements in film has really proven to be my calling card. As far back as I can remember I always imagined how things should sound instead of what we actually hear. My imagination was my limit and to this day I continue with that aspiration and explore new techniques that enhance the audio experience for the audience.

 

Ryan Fradelis

Ryan Fradelis is the Music Supervisor and Lead Music Editor at Sound Unicorn Productions. He has worked for the company since it began in 2014. He studied Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media at the Academy of Art University from July 2012 to present with two years of Game design from 2010 to 2012.  As the Music Supervisor Ryan has had to handle contract work and managing any and all needs in relation to the clients. Along with his work at Sound Unicorn Productions, Ryan has worked for other bay area local music studios such as Strawberry Hill Music, and Strawberry Hill Productions. 

 

Nicholas Hernandez

Nicholas has been a part of the Sound Unicorn Productions team since its inception in 2014. Nicholas studied Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media at the Academy of Art University. Nick’s strong suits are post production mixing and mastering, but he also has a wide variety of knowledge in audio production and can perform just about any task a project needs. Nicholas has previously had 3 years of work experience in manufacturing, and the lessons he learned during this time instilled him with his “get it done attitude”. Nicholas’ humor and witty banter motivates any team to have fun while burning the midnight oil.

 

Emily Ann Dawson

Emily Ann Dawson is Lead Composer for Sound Unicorn Productions and started working for the company in 2014. She studied Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, acquiring extensive compositional and technological skill. Emily has worked with numerous film directors and video game designers, dedicated to bringing their visions to life through sound. Known for writing orchestral and electronic scores that vary anywhere from dark and brooding to science fiction based and upbeat, she spares no detail when it comes to creating the right music for the worlds her clients create.