Will Chen is an accomplished audio engineer based in Los Angeles, known for his musical intuition, technical precision, and deep versatility across film, video games, and classical music.

In the world of film, Will has contributed to major titles including Disney’s Encanto, featuring a Grammy-winning score by Germaine Franco and the chart-topping song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Encanto earned three Grammy Awards in 2023 and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. His other film credits include the Oscar-winning documentary American Factory (scored by Chad Cannon), Marvel’s She-Hulk, and DreamWorks’ Abominable and the Invisible City. In 2024, he received a Sports Emmy nomination for his work on For Mexico, For All Time, a six-part short film series scored for Noche UFC 306.

In the video game industry, Will is a trusted collaborator for clients like Lei Cine, contributing mixes to titles such as Dragonheir: Silent Gods, Honor of Kings World, AFK Journey, and multiple Resonator Showcases for Wuthering Wavesby Kuro Games.

Will's classical expertise includes recording and mixing for orchestras, chamber ensembles, and soloists. He has worked with the New West Symphony, Camerata Pacifica, Jacaranda, Kaleidoscope, Musica Transalpina, The Da Camera Society, Verdi Chorus, Choir of All Saints Church, and Kontrapunktus. His festival work includes projects with the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Emerson String Quartet, Calder Quartet, Aeolus Quartet, Danish String Quartet, and The Academy Chamber Ensemble with Joshua Bell. Will also serves as the technical director for the Ojai Music Festival and frequently partners with the Colburn School, providing engineering and livestream production for its concerts and special events.

Will’s adaptability, deep listening skills, and pursuit of sonic clarity have made him a trusted partner to composers, producers, and musicians alike.