I’m Ariel Contreras-Esquivel, a composer, orchestrator, and producer from Argentina. My work spans a variety of media, including video games, films, advertisements, and concert music. I’m grateful to have received recognition for my efforts, including the "Best Original Soundtrack" award at Filmapalooza 2023 and the Silver Medal in the "Composer" category at the Global Music Awards 2021.
Throughout my journey, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from talented composers like Timothy Williams, which has enriched my understanding of the craft.
As a lead instructor at Universidad Nacional de Rafaela in Argentina, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping the next generation of musicians develop their skills. I also enjoy speaking at workshops, festivals, and educational institutions around the world. With a commitment to excellence, I aim to inspire and make meaningful contributions to the music and video game industries, creating soundscapes that resonate with audiences.
MUSIC FOR VISUAL MEDIA
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DEMO REELS
Video Games
The right music can make a game more exciting, engaging, and captivating, while also providing players with auditory cues that can help them navigate through the game world.
Films
Music plays a vital role in films, adding an extra dimension to the storytelling that is difficult to achieve through visual and dialogue alone.
AWARDS &
RECOGNITIONS
48 HOUR FILM PROJECT 2025 (Santiago, Chile)
”FINALMENTE” Independent Short Film - Best Original Soundtrack - WINNERExpo EVA DIGITAL 2025 (Argentina)
”Soul Quest” Independent Video Game - Best Audio - NOMINEE48 HOUR FILM PROJECT 2024 (United States)
”ESTE” Independent Short Film - Best Original Soundtrack - NOMINEE48 HOUR FILM PROJECT FILMAPALOOZA 2023 (United States)
”Nuestro” Independent Short Film - Best Original Soundtrack - WINNER48 HOUR FILM PROJECT-CORDOBA 2023 (Argentina)
”Nuestro” Independent Short Film - Best Original Soundtrack - WINNER
GLOBAL MUSIC AWARDS 2021 (United States)
”Teratopia” Independent Video Game - Silver Medal Composer - WINNERGLOBAL MUSIC AWARDS 2021 (United States)
”Teratopia” Independent Video Game - Silver Medal Original Score - WINNERExpo EVA DIGITAL 2021 (Argentina)
”Blue Fire” Independent Video Game - Best Audio - WINNERBIT BANG FESTIVAL 2019 (Argentina)
”Mushroom Guardian” Independent Video Game - Best Soundtrack - WINNERHOLLYWOOD MUSIC IN MEDIA AWARDS 2018 (United States)
”Mushroom Guardian” Independent Video Game - Best Original Score Mobile Video Game - NOMINEEINDIE PRIZE 2017 (Germany)
”Blink & Die” Independent Video Game - Best Game Audio - WINNERANIMATO CON RITMO (Argentina)
”Film Music Contest” - Best Film Score - WINNER