Hiel was the recipient of the BMI Awards recognizing excellence in composing for film and television for the 2000 ??? 2001 and 2002 ??? 2003 seasons of THE PRACTICE. Hiel has also contributed additional music to feature films such as RED EYE and CURSED. His resume also includes additional music and orchestration for ANGEL EYES, THE DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS, THE FIRST 20 MILLION and SCARY MOVI