Audio Crafted with Thought, Feeling, and Intention

Francisco Rios

Sonic Explorer

MA in Scoring for Film and Visual Media

Francisco Ríos is a sound designer and composer based in Málaga, Spain, with over 15 years of experience in music and audio production. He blends technical precision with a passion for sonic exploration, crafting emotionally rich soundscapes for animation, advertising, and interactive media.

He began his career in live sound before transitioning to studio work, drawn by the creative freedom of recording and mixing. He holds a Master’s in Scoring for Film and Visual Media from Pulse College in Dublin, where he also began composing for orchestra and expanding his international collaborations.
Francisco has worked with clients such as Disney, Riot Games, Xbox, Tencent, Timi Studios (Honor of Kings), Keywords Studios, Tramontana (Spain), Gobsmacked (Netherlands), Gorilla Post (Ireland), and Aether Entertainment (Los Angeles). His work has received recognition including awards in Ireland and at Cannes.

For the past six years, he has also been teaching at FSAE—a place he considers essential for real learning, surrounded by curious, like-minded individuals who challenge perspectives and bring their own voices to the table.

Currently immersed in electronic music and live performance culture, Francisco sees listening as a lifestyle—where sound becomes both craft and philosophy.

Curious to collaborate, brainstorm, or just say hello? Let’s talk.