Penka Kouneva is known across Hollywood as an “exceptionally talented composer and artist of uncommon passion” (NPR). Her credits include the games The Mummy VR and Prince of Persia, a NASA theme park “Heroes and Legends,” and the independent features Aga,Devil’s Whisper (Sony Pictures), and the Sci-Fi drama Encounter. The top label Varese Sarabande released her Woman Astronaut and Rebirth of Id orchestral albums to worldwide acclaim. She scores films, video games and emerging media (VR, AR).

 

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Film and media composer Penka Kouneva sheds light on how to get the next gig through building relationships and you should NEVER talk about your work first.

Topics discussed on this episode:

  • Story telling
  • Business acumen
  • Attrition in relationships
  • Entrepreneurship is building relationships
  • Develop organic friendships
  • Go to functions
  • Don’t talk about your work
  • Hustling to meet people
  • Always be professional
  • NASA Heroes & Legends
  • Demoing projects
  • Write awesome music
  • Be healthy
  • Rebirth of Id
  • Aga
  • Devil’s Whisper

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This episode was edited by E.J. Sadler at Studio184.