Juhana Lehtiniemi
Game composer
Education and experience
- Bachelor with commendation, Birmingham City University, UK (2008)
- Master degree in film music composition, Stockholm Royal College of Music (2010)
- Programming experience with Unity game engine for over 6 years. Familiar with FMOD-engine.
Work history
- Huset på Alvägen (2011), Bajoum Interactive
- Lydia (2017), Platonic Partnership
- King of Peasants (2019), Platonic Partnership
- Levähuhta (2021), Platonic Partnership
- Good Mourning (2020), Platonic Partnership
- Hyperdrive Inn (2023), Horsefly Games
- Several short and feature films over the years
I graduated originally with Master degree in film music in 2010. I was a co-founder the game studio Platonic Partnership in 2017 and I have composed most of the game soundtracks for their games. Our game Lydia won “The Best Creative Achievement of the Year” and “People’s Choice Game of the Year” awards in 2018. The game told a story of a child growing up in a family with alcoholism. Alko – the Finnish alcoholic beverages distribution company – later released the game as part of its anti-alcoholism campaign.
If often have inspirating references when I start composing music for a scene. It may be an interesting song I’ve recently heard or a series that had really cool musical idea. I take this idea, expand it and make it my own. This is the reason why my music often surprises with new genres and ideas.
In addition to composing skills, I also have over 6 years of programming experience on Unity game engine.
Kuva: Henri Tervapuro