NATHAN STALEY
COMPOSER
EDITOR
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
PHOTOGRAPHER
SCREENWRITER
I’m a composer, producer, and visual storyteller working across film, music, and design. My work moves between disciplines, from experimental electronic music and sound design to filmmaking, editing, and visual composition. I’m entirely driven by how sound and image can shape emotion, atmosphere, and narrative.
MUSIC
ORCHESTRAL COMPOSITIONS
ROCK BANDS
ELECTRONIC/DUBSTEP
I continue to compose and produce orchestral music for film and industry clients, crafting sessions tailored to action, fantasy, sci-fi, and drama.
Classically trained in piano for fourteen years, I also spent nearly a decade performing in multiple rock bands, traveling and playing shows across the United States.
In parallel, I produce electronic music under the name Ascension, with multiple label releases and a growing audience that has reached millions of listeners across streaming platforms.
EDITING
Since the age of twelve, editing has been a part of my life, beginning with obnoxious teenage YouTube videos but gradually developing into a professional craft. That early interest led me to edit my own feature-length film, earn first place at Nationals with Business Professionals of America in media production, and work professionally for a nationwide broadcast company.
I don’t limit myself to a single tool, and instead work across Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid, and Filmora Pro. I choose each based on what best serves the project creatively and stylistically.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
3D animation and graphic design is a side hobby of mine to which I’ve grown quite confident in over the past few years. Photoshop and After Effects are my main specialties within the Adobe Suite. See some of my work below.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is more of a passion than a primary focus for me, centered on capturing moments as they naturally unfold. While my work leans more heavily into videography and video editing, I have a strong foundation in post-production—particularly in Photoshop, along with Illustrator and Lightroom.
I may not rely on high-end gear, but I focus on having an eye for timing, composition, and recognizing moments worth capturing.
SCREENWRITING
I am a screenwriter with a Bachelor’s degree in Film & Television Writing from Belmont University. My work in screenwriting has grown into my strongest creative discipline, sharpening not only my writing and communication, but defining how I approach storytelling across film and music in general. At its core, my process is driven by structure, emotion, and a deep understanding of how ideas evolve from concept to screen.