I’m a film composer and sound artist currently studying a Master’s in Sound for the Moving Image at Glasgow School of Art. I grew up obsessed with the magic of John Williams and the cinematic power of Hans Zimmer, which is what pushed me towards storytelling through music in the first place. My work blends emotional scoring with sound design and atmosphere, and I love collaborating with filmmakers to create music that feels personal, immersive, and deeply connected to the story on screen. I just love helping people feel deeply!! Life's too short to not feel everything passionately. Music lets you feel parts of a story that words can't reach.…

Amie Johnston

I’m a film composer and sound artist currently studying a Master’s in Sound for the Moving Image at Glasgow School of Art. I grew up obsessed with the magic of John Williams and the cinematic power of Hans Zimmer, which is what pushed me towards storytelling through music in the first place. My work blends emotional scoring with sound design and atmosphere, and I love collaborating with filmmakers to create music that feels personal, immersive, and deeply connected to the story on screen. I just love helping people feel deeply!! Life's too short to not feel everything passionately. Music lets you feel parts of a story that words can't reach.…

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I’m a film composer and sound artist currently studying a Master’s in Sound for the Moving Image at Glasgow School of Art. I grew up obsessed with the magic of John Williams and the cinematic power of Hans Zimmer, which is what pushed me towards storytelling through music in the first place. My work blends emotional scoring with sound design and atmosphere, and I love collaborating with filmmakers to create music that feels personal, immersive, and deeply connected to the story on screen. I just love helping people feel deeply!! Life’s too short to not feel everything passionately. Music lets you feel parts of a story that words can’t reach.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sales Assistant at JD Sports, Braehead
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Handled till transactions; processed refunds/exchanges; stocked and located stock; promoted to Senior Sales Assistant with leadership opportunities.
Shift Manager at Lidl
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed knowledge on Food Safety and Alcohol Licensing; financial cost management through labour controls and waste controls; improved money handling for large sums and safe control; delegated tasks and motivated a team.
Shop Manager at Lidl, Annesland
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed knowledge on Food Safety and Alcohol Licensing. Financial Cost Management skills developed through both labour controls and waste controls. Further developed money handling when counting large sums of money and Safe control. Ability to effectively delegate tasks and motivate a team.
Shift Manager at Lidl, Bearsden
January 1, 2022 - October 28, 2025
Knowledge of Food Safety and Alcohol Licensing; labor and waste cost controls; cash handling; effective delegation and team motivation.
Host/Party Coordinator at Pandamonium Play Centre
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Table waiting, supervision, stage dressing in costume; promoted to hosting parties requiring strong social, organizational and time-management skills.
Senior Sales Assistant at JD Sports
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Worked in one of Scotland's busiest retail stores; developed money handling skills through till training and dealing with refunds/exchanges; worked in stockrooms and locating stock; promoted to Senior Sales Assistant, enabling leadership and organisational skill development.
Senior Sales Assistant at JD Sports, Braehead
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Exposure to the pressure of working in one of Scotland’s busiest retail stores. Developed money handling skills through Hull training skills and dealing with refunds/exchanges. Working in stockrooms and locating stock. Later promoted to Senior Sales Assistant which allowed further development in leadership and organisational skills.
Volunteer Assistant at Gallowhill Primary School
June 30, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Supported classroom activities; developed leadership and social skills; assisted teacher with administrative tasks; maintained motivation and enthusiasm while interacting with children.

Education

BA (Hons) Music Technology at University of West of Scotland
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Secondary Education at Park Mains High School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
MdEs Sound For The Moving Image at Glasgow School of Art
September 8, 2025 - September 1, 2026
Secondary Education (Nat 5, Highers, Advanced Higher) at Park Mains High School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
BA (Hons) Music Technology at University of West of Scotland
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
MDes Sound for the Moving Image at Glasgow School of Art
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026
National 5 at Park Mains High School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Higher at Park Mains High School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Advanced Higher - Music at Park Mains High School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
BA (Hons) Music Technology at University of the West of Scotland
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
MDes Sound for the Moving Image at Glasgow School of Art
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026

Qualifications

Nat 5 – Music, English, Art, French, Biology, Modern Studies, Maths
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Highers – Music, English, Art, Modern Studies, Biology, Business
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Advanced Higher - Music
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
ABRSM Piano - Grade 5
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Food Safety & Alcohol Licensing (Lidl)
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
ABRSM Piano Grade 5
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services