Eric Picotte-Harper is the lead singer of flamenco-rock band MimosA and creator of Baron Von Christof. He began his education at the Conservatory of Braga in Braga, Portugal and later at the Professional School of Music in Porto, Portugal. After completing his education in Europe he returned to the states and attended the Berklee College of Music; graduating with a Bachelor of Music in film, scoring “Magna Cum Laude”. Due to his intensive training abroad in Europe, Eric finished a four-year degree in just two and half years.

After graduation he moved to Los Angeles to hone his skills both as a songwriter as well as composer.

When Eric is not on tour with MimosA or the Bella Canto “Two Fest” he can be found laboring in his recording studio composing for David Vanacore Studios or the production of Baron Von Christof.

Credits include:

• Winner of the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Award of 2000
• Finalist in the Morton Gould Composer Award of 2000.
• Finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition of 2002.
• Composed, performed and appeared in commercial for Adidas featuring internationally renowned Spanish Golfer Sergio Garcia in 2003.
• Music Director and Composer to Nelsan Ellis' Award Winning Play "Ugly,” in 2004.
• Composer to the award-winning movie "Waiting Alone,” in 2005.

WINNER 2005 BEIJING FILM FESTIVAL

      "Best First Feature" Award

      "Best Actor" Award

NOMINATED 2005 CHINESE ACADEMY AWARDS

      "Best Picture"

      "Best Actress"

      "Best Art Direction"

"Waiting Alone" recently picked up for international distribution by Arclight Films!