Emily Frances Ippolito

Emily Frances Ippolito is a talented composer with a profound appreciation for the emotional power of music in film. She gained recognition for her work on the award-winning short film Sonya, directed by Pablo Florencio, for which she won Best Original Score at the Gothamite Film Awards in August 2022. Emily has also contributed to a variety of notable projects, including her debut feature film, The Difference Between Us, directed by Etienne Kubwabo.

Her diverse career spans multiple genres, having composed scores for a range of short films. These include The Fuscos, a 1975-set crime drama by Jennie Girardo, Curiosity, a short horror film by Michael Cooke, One Way, an animated film by Verónica Valdeón Noya, and Tide, directed by Mark Zerop. Emily’s versatility as a composer is evident in her ability to craft music across drama, animation, and horror.

Emily holds a master’s degree in Music Composition for Screen from the University of Edinburgh. In addition to her work as a composer, she is also an author, currently developing a children’s picture book series titled Teyla Kai’s Adventures. The first book, The Lost Wings, is available on her website, and the second, The Candy Dimension, can be found on her website, Amazon and The Great British Bookshop. Originally from Oregon, USA, Emily now calls Edinburgh, Scotland, home.

“It was a pleasure to work with Emily and I learnt a great deal in the process. She was always available to discuss ideas and to explain the process of her work in order for me to better understand the best approach to take. Her ability to interpret the narrative of the movies and the passion she brought into her work and desire to further understand the needs of the film were incredibly valuable in creating a fitting composition and facilitating a productive and effortless working relationship. Her dedication to providing the absolute best to a production is inspiring and it’s clear to see the pride and care she has for the projects. I look forward to working with her again!”

—Mark Zerop (Director,Writer,Animator of Tide)