Vladan Mijatovic

Innovative Film Composer with substantial background in creating original scores for diverse film genres. Possess strong skills in music composition, orchestration and sound design, which contribute to producing high-quality and compelling movie soundtracks. Previous work has consistently enhanced the emotional impact of films, improving audience engagement and reception.

• The Companion: Featured film, won three awards at the Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFA).
• Carnegie Hall Debut: Sold-out performance in 2014; donated proceeds to support the poor.
• Solo Piano Album - Ornaments: Featured on all international AirSerbia flights.
• Best Jazz Musician in Europe (2010): Prestigious award.
• International Jazz Piano Competition in Freiburg, Germany: First Prize (2012); Second Prize 2011, Audience First Prize (2012).
• International Jazz Piano Competition in Munich, Germany: First Prize (2010).
• Prestigious Scholarship: Received from Berklee College of Music.
• American Citizenship: Obtained through EB-1A visa for extraordinary ability alien (rare).

• Versatility: I can compose any genre and style of music.
• Efficiency: I work quickly and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Adaptability: I am happy to redo my work until it meets your satisfaction.
• Passion: I put my heart into every project, ensuring the music resonates emotionally.
• Continuous Improvement: I invest in top-tier music software and VST instruments.
• Professionalism: I am organized and punctual, ensuring projects are completed on time.
• Communication: I have excellent communication skills for smooth collaboration.
• Experience: Over 25 years in music performance, composition, and production.
• Recognition: My latest film, "The Companion," won three awards at LAFA.
• State-of-the-Art Studio: My LA studio is valued at $250k, equipped with the latest music production software.
• All-in-One Service: I handle mixing and mastering, providing a complete solution.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert in Logic Pro X and Cubase for high-quality scores.

• "His music mixes classical sensibility with Balkan folk music coupled with improvisation, making him end up sounding like a modern Balkan Chopin merged with Oscar Peterson." - Budd Kopman, All About Jazz
• "Vladan accomplishes an impressively seamless mash-up of Eastern European, Western Classical, and American jazz styles." - C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz
• "Ornaments, his solo piano debut is an expansive portrait of his unique style." - The New York Jazz Record
• "To listen to his debut solo piano album is to be engulfed by the whirlwind that is Vladan." - The New York Jazz Record
• "He is blessed with the seemingly limitless technique with which to express what feels like a bottomless well of emotions." - Budd Kopman, All About Jazz
• "In the end, making music, any kind of music, is all about the performer connecting with his or her audience. This, Vladan does without question; his playing opens his heart to ours." - Budd Kopman, All About Jazz
• "Orchestral in scope, Vladan's pianism is muscular and virile, demonstrating forceful kinetic energy that is highly listenable." - C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz
• "His touch has a hint of his Balkan background-Eastern European classicism is felt on the warmth of his notes and lyricism." - George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
• "Vladan also recognizes the splendor and happiness that beautiful music can provide and to that end, he leaves a bit of his soul on the keys as he performs the music of this album." - Edward Blanco, All About Jazz

• Performed at charity events supporting 9/11 victims, children, and the Red Cross.
• Donated proceeds from Carnegie Hall concert to charity.
• Organized concerts to rebuild Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, Manhattan.

• Best Jazz Musician in Europe: 2010
• First Prize, International Jazz Piano Competition, Freiburg, Germany: 2010
• Third Prize, International Jazz Piano Competition, Freiburg, Germany: 2012
• Audience First Prize, International Jazz Piano Competition, Freiburg, Germany: 2012
• First Prize, International Jazz Piano Competition, Munich, Germany: 2010
• Nikola Tesla Spirit Award
• Prestigious Scholarship, Berklee College of Music
• American Citizenship, obtained through EB-1A visa for extraordinary ability alien (rare)