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Andrew P. Alderete, MFA
> HEAD OF BRAND, DIGITAL PLATFORMS & COMMUNICATIONS for CINECONCERTS
> XR PRODUCER & DEVELOPER | AI SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
> CO-FOUNDER: HORIZONMIND.IO | PEARL ANTIGENICS, LLC
> XR PRODUCER & DEVELOPER | AI SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
> CO-FOUNDER: HORIZONMIND.IO | PEARL ANTIGENICS, LLC
From particle physics at CERN to $2B+ in global box office alongside Producer Dana Brunetti. From published microbiology research to shipping 150+ projects spanning websites, mobile apps, VR worlds, e-commerce platforms, podcasts, soundtracks, and autonomous AI systems. A polymath who defies categorization — Andrew is a biologist turned filmmaker turned full-stack engineer turned startup founder. Since 2016, he's helped build CineConcerts into a global phenomenon — 5 million+ fans, 3,000+ live performances, 48 countries — while architecting every digital touchpoint the company has. Co-founding a VR mental health company and a biotech diagnostics startup along the way.
[KEY METRICS]
150+
PROJECTS SHIPPED
$2B+
BOX OFFICE
48
COUNTRIES
3,000+
LIVE PERFORMANCES
5M+
FANS WORLDWIDE
12
LANGUAGES
[CHAPTER 01 // RESEARCH ORIGINS — 1996-2006]
Brandeis University · CERN Project
Physics Research
Studied micron distances between monitored drift tubes using light — part of the CERN Project
UT Health San Antonio
Microbiology Researcher
Published in Archives of Virology and Infection & Immunity — Trichomonas vaginalis research
Swarthmore College
Microbiology Researcher
Universal stress protein A (uspA) in E. Coli. ASM Research Fellowship. Merck Co. Summer Research Fellowship. Presented at American Society for Microbiology
University of Pennsylvania
Neuroscience Research Technician
3-year study on HVc role in complex cognitive processes — Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata)
[CHAPTER 02 // FILM & ENTERTAINMENT — 2006-2016]
Universal Pictures
Feature Assets Coordinator
Managed 45K ft² warehouse. Production departments for Fast Five, Bridesmaids, Robin Hood, Green Zone, The Wolfman, Get Him to the Greek, Repo Men
2M1 Records
Music Producer
6 original motion picture soundtracks including Disney's Through The Looking Glass
Trigger Street Productions · Producer Dana Brunetti
Executive Assistant → Creative Executive
$2B+ global box office. House of Cards (Seasons 1-3), The Social Network, Captain Phillips, Fifty Shades trilogy, 21. Jameson First Shot Competition (feat. Uma Thurman, Willem Dafoe, Kevin Spacey). 2 Academy Award nominations. Emmy & Golden Globe nominations
FilmTracks Podcast
Creator, Producer & Host
Film music podcast featuring Daniel Pemberton, Steven Price, Mike Knobloch (President of Film Music, Universal Pictures)
SACRAMENT · KNR Productions
Producer
Experimental dance film directed by Rich Ragsdale
Costa Communications
Jr. Publicist, Producer & Coordinator
Publicity for composers Henry Jackman, Nicholas Britell, Mark Isham, John Ottman, John Debney. Live entertainment concert tours
[CHAPTER 03 // CINECONCERTS & VENTURES — 2016-PRESENT]
CineConcerts, LLC
Head of Brand, Digital Platforms & Communications
One of the leading producers of live music experiences with visual media. 5M+ fans, 3,000+ performances, 48 countries. Film concert properties include Harry Potter, Elf, Polar Express, Rudy, Gladiator, The Godfather, Star Trek, Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Da Vinci Code — performed with the world's top orchestras including Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, London Philharmonic, LA Phil, NY Phil, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra
› Websites Built & Managed
CineConcerts.com · HarryPotterInConcert.com (dynamic JS ticketing, Algolia instant search) · Elf in Concert · Rudy in Concert · The Polar Express in Concert · Getz
› Apps & Digital Platforms
CineConcerts +PLUS (digital network — iOS & Android) · CineConcerts App (iOS & Android) · CineConcerts Store (Shopify e-commerce, $250K inventory, worldwide fulfillment, 30K+ products served)
› VR / XR Worlds (Unity)
A Hogwarts Home Theater (private VR theater) · Hogwarts VR World (full recreation) · Hogwarts on a Hill (private experience) · The Nazûl (AltSpaceVR — Lord of the Rings, Howard Shore score) · Sonja's Snow World (AltSpaceVR — Blender + Unity) · Weasley Forest World (AltSpaceVR)
› Original Content Created
Score Cue Snapshots (video series — iconic scenes with isolated score) · Pinball Concerts: Highballs & Brass (video series) · Discover Film Music (podcast) · Film Music Fridays (podcast with Justin Freer) · Featured Articles editorial platform · Curated Spotify Playlists · #StayHomeStaySafe initiative (Harry Potter at home during COVID)
› Soundtrack Albums
Multiple albums digitized and launched for streaming — steady monthly revenue
Howlin' Wolf Records
Music Producer
Ghost House Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Rich Ragsdale)
Producer, Experimental Animation
Producer
With animator Einar Baldvin and co-producer Natalie Metzger. Game of Thrones: Enhanced Edition iBooks for Apple (Starburns Industries)
Pirouet Art Management
Freelance Web Designer
Freelance web design
HorizonMind, Inc.
Co-Founder & Developer
VR mental health application "The Gift" — immersive therapeutic experiences
Pearl Antigenics, Inc.
Co-Founder & Vice President
Biotech startup — point-of-care diagnostic for Trichomoniasis detection. 300 million global cases annually
APA Consulting, Inc.
XR Developer & Designer
Extended reality development — Unity, Three.js, immersive experiences
[SYSTEMS DEPLOYED]
CineConcerts.com
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ONLINE
HarryPotterInConcert.com
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Elf in Concert
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ONLINE
Rudy in Concert
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ONLINE
Polar Express in Concert
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ONLINE
CineConcerts +PLUS (iOS/Android)
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ONLINE
CineConcerts App (iOS/Android)
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ONLINE
CineConcerts Store (Shopify)
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ONLINE
Hogwarts Home Theater (VR)
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DEPLOYED
Hogwarts VR World
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The Nazûl (AltSpaceVR)
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Sonja's Snow World (AltSpaceVR)
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Weasley Forest World (AltSpaceVR)
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HorizonMind "The Gift" (VR)
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ACTIVE
Pearl Antigenics PoC Dx
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ACTIVE
Ghost House OST
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RELEASED
SACRAMENT (Dance Film)
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RELEASED
Score Cue Snapshots
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STREAMING
Discover Film Music Podcast
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STREAMING
Film Music Fridays Podcast
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STREAMING
FilmTracks Podcast
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ARCHIVED
[EDUCATION]
California Institute of the Arts
MFA, Film/Video · 2006-2009
Swarthmore College
BA, Biology · 1998-2002 · Early Music Ensemble · ASM Young Researchers Society
Tom C. Clark High School
ISEF Finalist · Tandy Scholar · 1998
[CERTIFICATIONS]
Circuit Stream Certified XR Designer — Unity
CITI Psychology Human Subjects Training
[PUBLISHED RESEARCH]
Provenzano, D. and J.F. Alderete. 1997. Involvement of dsRNA virus in the protein and growth kinetics of host Trichomonas vaginalis. Archives of Virology. 142:1
Crouch, M.-L., and J.F. Alderete. 1997. Similarities and differences in the binding of Trichomonas vaginalis to the extracellular matrix proteins fibronectin and lamanin. Infect. Immun.