About
Emily Frances Ippolito
Emily Frances Ippolito is a talented composer who has a strong passion for music, and its ability to evoke emotions in film. She scored the award-winning short film "Sonya" by director Pablo Florencio, for which she won Best Original Score at the Gothamite Film Awards in August 2022. She also composed for other notable projects, such as "Scarlett," a short film directed by Liam Downie, and her first feature film, "The Difference Between Us," directed by Etienne Kubwabo.
Emily has a diverse background that includes scoring for various types of short films, including Nameless, a gothic short film by UK director Jonna Laitinen, One Way by animator and director Verónica Valdeón Noya, and Tide, directed by the UK artist Mark Zerop. Her compositions span multiple genres, including animation, horror, and drama.
Emily earned a master's degree from the University of Edinburgh's Music Composition for Screen program. In addition to her music career, she is also an author, currently working on a children's picture book series, "Teyla Kai’s Adventures." The first book, "The Lost Wings," is now available to order, and the second book, "The Candy Dimension," will be available in February 2024. Emily is originally from Oregon, USA, and now resides in Edinburgh, Scotland.
“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 (animator/director of Tide)