As a first step into composing for film and television Ralf Cassidy Bindels was asked to compose the music for Stern TV; a weekly news magazine on German Television in 1991. This was a tall order for a junior composer; however, he rose to the occasion and in 1992 received a German Film Award for his music to a short film named Veraenderungen.
He had found his calling
The truly evolutionary moment came in Ralfs career after his move to Canada.
Following the new studio set-up, language change, some electronica projects and remixes he was approached to compose the soundtrack for Fade to Black, a feature film directed by Rohan Fernando. It became clear that Cassidy Bindels had a true talent for film composing as he was able to combine his electronic past with more organic sounds and instruments needed for film.
Today Ralf is an accomplished composer for television, multimedia and film.
One of his latest movies The Backup Man was released in movie theatres across Canada and had its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. His work with music has earned nothing but praise from moviegoers and production teams alike.
Music for Film, Television and Multimedia
"A Dark Radius", Action Short, Canada 2009
Written by Gia Milani and Produced by Tony Whalen for Shore Road Pictures.
Show will air on CBC in 2009, http://www.shoreroadpictures.com
Composer: Ralf Cassidy Bindels
The City of Sinners & Saints, Online Game, Canada 2008
Produced by Sean Yeomans for Telos, http://www.telosentertainment.com
Composer: Ralf Cassidy Bindels , Rocky Ripley
Believe, T.V. Special about Magic and Belief, Canada 2007
Broadcasted on NTV/CTV
Composer: Ralf Cassidy Bindels, Rocky Ripley, http://www.rockyripley.com
The Backup Man", (L' Acolyte), Feature Film, Canada 2007,
Directed by Doug Sutherland, Produced by Nicholas Kinsey
for Cinegraphe, http://www.carltonfilms.com
Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival,
Released in cinemas across Canada, Broadcasted on Super Channel.
Composer: Ralf Cassidy Bindels,Rocky Ripley
Leap of Fate, Short Film, U.S.A. 2006
Directed by Cayman Grant, http://www.acaymangrantfilm.com
Composer: Ralf Cassidy Bindels
Tobacco Free Rally, Video, Canada 2006
Educational video for the Canadian Cancer Society,
Produced by Richard Mac Queen, Composer: Ralf Cassidy Bindels
The Last days of Death, Silent Movie, Canada 2006
Produced by bureau 51, Composer: Ralf Cassidy Bindels
Snowbird, Short Film, Canada 2005
Short film by Scott Parsons, Audio Post Engineer: Ralf Cassidy Bindels
Maq - and the spirits of the woods, Animation, Canada 2005
Created by Phyllis Grant, http://www.phyllisgrant.com
Part of the Talespinners 2 Collection with the National Film Board of Canada
Sound Engineer, Live & Studio Recordings by Ralf Cassidy Bindels
The Scourge, Sci Fi Movie, Canada 2005
Directed by Fox Henderson, Composer: Ralf Cassidy Bindels
CSI Jerusalem, Short Film, Canada 2004
Director/Producer: Jeff Combs, Composer: Ralf Cassidy Bindels
Awarded for Best Student Film at the Creation Arts Festival in 2005
They That Did Dream, Sci Fi Movie, Canada 2004
Directed by Fox Henderson, Composer: Ralf Cassidy Bindels
