Manel Gil-Inglada is an accomplished composer for film and video games, internationally recognized for the narrative strength, technical rigor, and emotional depth of his scores. His work is defined by a deep understanding of audiovisual storytelling: music does not merely accompany the image—it engages in a dialogue with it, reinforcing narrative rhythm and providing each project with a distinctive musical identity.
With over 35 years of professional experience, his music has garnered more than 60 international awards and nominations. His career reflects a commitment to excellence, avoiding formulaic solutions in favor of carefully crafted, story-driven compositions. This approach has made him a trusted collaborator for directors and producers seeking creative precision and dependable execution.
Education and Background
Gil-Inglada studied music at L’AULA Modern Music and Jazz in Barcelona, a member institute of the prestigious Berklee College of Music. As a versatile musician, he has performed in various rock, jazz, and blues ensembles and has participated in masterclasses with legends such as Ennio Morricone, Armando Trovaioli, and José Nieto.
Professional Experience
In 1990, he co-founded a music production company focusing on theme music and film scores for cinema, animation, and television. In 2008, he founded the Vadeaudio studio. Today, his portfolio spans TV themes, music branding, documentaries, and feature films.
He is currently immersed in composing orchestral works and video game soundtracks, specializing in complex compositions performed by large symphony orchestras. His style is best described as eclectic, elegant, emotional, and bold.
Academic and Editorial Contributions
A dedicated educator, he has lectured on film scoring for several prestigious programs, including:
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona: International Master in Audio-Visual Animation.
LIVE-UPC (School of Engineering of Barcelona): Master in Animation.
Complutense University of Madrid: MBSO Master in Composition for Soundtracks and Video Games.
Conferences: FIMUCS (Loyola University), Conservatorio Superior de Burgos, and the SONA FILM Festival.
He is also a regular contributor to the animation magazine Renderout and the Cinematic Composing academy.
Manel Gil-Inglada es un consumado compositor para cine y videojuegos, reconocido internacionalmente por la fuerza narrativa, el rigor técnico y la profundidad emocional de sus partituras. Su obra se define por una profunda comprensión de la narrativa audiovisual: la música no se limita a acompañar la imagen, sino que entabla un diálogo con ella, reforzando el ritmo narrativo y dotando a cada proyecto de una identidad musical distintiva.
Con más de 35 años de experiencia profesional, su música ha cosechado más de 60 premios y nominaciones internacionales. Su trayectoria refleja un compromiso con la excelencia, evitando soluciones formulistas en favor de composiciones cuidadosamente elaboradas y centradas en la historia. Este enfoque le ha convertido en un colaborador de confianza para directores y productores que buscan precisión creativa y una ejecución impecable.
Formación y Trayectoria
Gil-Inglada estudió música en L’AULA de Música Moderna i Jazz de Barcelona, centro miembro del prestigioso Berklee College of Music. Como músico versátil, ha formado parte de diversos conjuntos de rock, jazz y blues, y ha participado en cursos y seminarios con maestros de la talla de Ennio Morricone, Armando Trovaioli y José Nieto.
Experiencia Profesional
En 1990, cofundó una productora musical centrada en la composición y producción de sintonías y bandas sonoras para cine, animación y televisión. En 2008, fundó el estudio Vadeaudio. En la actualidad, su catálogo abarca desde sintonías de televisión y audio branding hasta documentales y largometrajes.
Actualmente se encuentra inmerso en la composición de bandas sonoras cinematográficas y obras orquestales, especializándose en composiciones complejas para ser interpretadas por grandes orquestas sinfónicas. Su estilo se define como ecléctico, elegante, emocional y audaz.
Contribución Académica y Editorial
Dedicado también a la docencia, ha impartido clases de composición para cine en varios programas de prestigio, entre los que destacan:
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona: Máster Internacional en Animación Audiovisual.
LIVE-UPC (Escuela de Ingeniería de Barcelona): Máster en Animación.
Universidad Complutense de Madrid: Máster MBSO en Composición de Bandas Sonoras y Música para Videojuegos.
Conferencias y seminarios: FIMUCS (Universidad Loyola), Conservatorio Superior de Burgos y el Festival SONA FILM.
Asimismo, es colaborador habitual de la revista de animación Renderout y de la academia Cinematic Composing.
♫ Award Best Instrumental for "La Màgia de la Fada Alba" at the Apollo Global Music Awards 2025
♫ Award Best Composer "Bronze Medal Winner" for "La Fada Alba" at the Global Music Awards 2025
♫ Official Selection "Best Game Music" for "Endling - Extinction is Forever" WSA Game Music Awards- Public Choice 2023
♫ Award “Best New Release” (Digital Media) at the 10th Reel Music Awards for "Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds" 2022
♫ Award "Mejor Música Original para Videojuegos" for "Endling - Extinction is Forever" at VI Premios de la Música para el Audiovisual Español-Musimagen/Fimucité 2023
♫ Award "Best Musician" for "Endling-Extinction is Forever” at DeVuego Awards 2022
♫ Award "Best Original Score" for "Endling-Extinction is Forever” at DeVuego Awards 2022
♫ Nominated "Outstanding Original Dramatic Score, New IP" for "Endling-Extinction is Forever" at NAVGTR Awards 2022
♫ Finalist Best OST Video Game for "Endling-Extinction is Forever" At XII MundoBSO Awards 2022
♫ Award Best Score "Silver Medal Winner - Outstanding Achievement" for "Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds" at the Global Music Awards 2022
♫ Award Best Soundtrack of a Catalan Video Game for "Endling - Extinction is Forever" at SAGA Saló Gaming Awards 2022
♫ Nominated "Crystal Pine Award" Best Original Score for "Dogtanian and the three Muskehounds" at the International Sound & Music Film Festival- ISFMS 2022
♫ Award Best Original Score for "Dogtanian and the three Muskehounds" at the European Cinematography Awards 2022
♫ Nominated Best Original Music for a Video Game for "Endling - Extinction is Forever" at Fimucinema Awards 2022
♫ Semifinalista Mejor Música Original de Largometraje por "D'artacán y los tres Mosqueperros" en los V Premios para la Música del Audiovisual Español - Musimagen 2022
♫ Official Selection Best Film Score for "Dogtanian and the three Muskehounds" World Soundtrack Awards- Public Choice 2022
♫ Award Best Composer for “THE DARK” Shortfilm at the Cannes Shorts Awards 2022
♫ Award Best Score for an Animated Film for "Dogtanian and the three Muskehounds" at the Movie Music International Awards 2021
♫ Nominated Best Score for an Animated Film for "Dogtanian and the three Muskehounds" at the Movie Music Uk Awards 2021
♫ Nominated Best Music Score for "Trivial" at Sant Andreu de la Barca International Film Festival 2020
♫ Award Best Composer for a Short Feature Film for "Trivial" at XIV Jerry Goldsmith Awards 2019
♫ Nominated Best Score in Short Film for "Trivial" at Fimucinema Awards 2019
♫ Nominated Best Score in Short Film for "The Dark" at Fimucinema Awards 2019
♫ Nominated Best Soundtrack for "The Dark" at European CineFest Golden Nika 2019
♫ Award Best Score at American Tracks Music Awards for the score of “The Dark” 2019
♫ Award Silver Medal Winner - Outstanding Achievement for "Hullabaloo" at Global Music Awards 2018
♫ Nominated Best Soundtrack / Music Score for "Deshabitados" at Barcelona Planet Film Festival 2018
♫ Award Silver Medal Winner Original Score-Outstanding Achievement for "Deshabitados" at Global Music Awards 2017
♫ Award Best Original Score for "EVO" at European Cinematograpy Awards 2017
♫ Nominated Best Score Short Animated Film for "EVO" at Film Score and Scruffy City Film & Music Festival 2017
♫ Nominated Best Music for "EVO" at Frame by Sound Festival 2017
♫ Award Best Score for "EVO" at Paris Art and Movie Awards 2017
♫ Award First Prize "Excellence in Film Composing" for "EVO" of the First edition at the Film Composer's Challenge Award 2017
♫ Nominated Best Short Music Score for "EVO" at The Utah Film Awards 2017
♫ Award Best Soundtrack / Music Score for "EVO" at Barcelona Planet Film Festival 2016
♫ EVO Original Soundtrack selected among the top 10 Spanish soundtracks, in XVI MundoBSO Awards 2016
♫ Award Silver Medal Winner-Outstanding Achievement for "La Nit dels Dips" Contemporary Classical in the Global Music Awards 2016
♫ Nominated Best Original Score- Short Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2016
♫ Grand Prix Award Best Original Score-Short for "EVO" at International Sound & Film Music Festival 2016
♫ Award Best Original Score for "EVO" at LA Film Awards 2016
♫ Nominated Best Score for "EVO" at Parma nternational Music Film Festival 2016
♫ Nominated Best Score in Short Film for "EVO" Fimucinema Awards 2016
♫ Award Silver Medal Winner-Outstanding Achievement for the "Original Score" of EVO in the Global Music Awards 2016
♫ SemiFinalist for the original score of "EVO" at Sight of Sound International Film Competition 2016
♫ Award at the Best Sound for "EVO" at Southern Arizona Independent Film Festival 2016
♫ Award Silver Medal Winner - Outstanding Achievement for the original score of "SleepingDeath" Global Music Awards 2015
♫ Award at the Best Original Background Score in the Short of the Month March Winners. Online Short Film Awards 2015
♫ Nominated Best Song in XIV MundoBSO Awards 2014
♫ Nominated Best Music in Free Creation Jerry Goldsmith Awards 2014
♫ Nominated Best Score in Short Film Fimucinema Awards 2014
♫ Nominated Best Original Score Special Feature Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2014
♫ Nominated Best Music in Promotional Jerry Goldsmith Awards 2013
♫ Selected among the top 10 Spanish soundtracks, in XII MundoBSO Awards 2012
♫ Nominated Best Original Score Special Feature Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2012
♫ Nominated "Il Cigno d'Oro" award Busseto Music Film Festival 2012
♫ Nominated Best Music in Advertising Jerry Goldsmith Awards 2012
♫ Nominated Best Music in Promotional Jerry Goldsmith Awards 2012
♫ Award at the Best Music in the Full Length Format Jerry Goldsmith Awards 2010
♫ Nominated Best Composer Jerry Goldsmith Awards 2010
♫ Nominated Best Score in IX MundoBSO Awards 2010
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