Hi, I’m Daniele Carretta, an Italian composer for film, media and events. I bring music scores to life for movies, commercials, games and multimedia projects, always aiming to make the music serve the story. I love being involved in the creative process and shaping the emotional arc of a project through sound. By mixing different styles, I craft an authentic Italian sound with a global feel, delivering tailored scores that fit each project. With strong sight-reading and a fast composing-and-writing workflow, I take care of every step—from musical conception to final mix—and I enjoy collaborating with teams to reach shared goals.

Daniele Carretta

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Hi, I’m Daniele Carretta, an Italian composer for film, media and events. I bring music scores to life for movies, commercials, games and multimedia projects, always aiming to make the music serve the story. I love being involved in the creative process and shaping the emotional arc of a project through sound. By mixing different styles, I craft an authentic Italian sound with a global feel, delivering tailored scores that fit each project. With strong sight-reading and a fast composing-and-writing workflow, I take care of every step—from musical conception to final mix—and I enjoy collaborating with teams to reach shared goals.

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Hi, I’m Daniele Carretta, an Italian composer for film, media and events. I bring music scores to life for movies, commercials, games and multimedia projects, always aiming to make the music serve the story. I love being involved in the creative process and shaping the emotional arc of a project through sound.

By mixing different styles, I craft an authentic Italian sound with a global feel, delivering tailored scores that fit each project. With strong sight-reading and a fast composing-and-writing workflow, I take care of every step—from musical conception to final mix—and I enjoy collaborating with teams to reach shared goals.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Film Music Composer at Freelance
July 1, 2010 - Present
I’m a film music composer with a passion for crafting emotionally resonant scores that enhance storytelling. Over the past 15 years, I’ve composed music for short films, feature films, exhibitions and other media projects.

Education

Masterclass in Film Composition at Chigiana Music Academy
January 1, 2010 - August 20, 2010
Masterclass with L. Bacalov
Master degree in Political Sciences at University of Padova
January 1, 2002 - November 30, 2006
Master degree in Harpsichord at Conservatorio di Rovigo
January 1, 2002 - February 24, 2006
Master degree in Organ and Composition at Conservatorio di Rovigo
January 1, 1995 - June 19, 2002
Graduated with full marks
Masterclass in Film Composition at Chigiana Music Academy
January 1, 2010 - January 20, 2026
Master degree in Political Sciences at University of Padova
January 1, 2006 - January 20, 2026
Diploma in Harpsichord at Conservatory of Rovigo
January 1, 2006 - January 20, 2026
Diploma in Organ and Composition at Conservatory of Rovigo
January 1, 2002 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

Selected as winner of the Cannes Soundtrack contest (Music Cinema Awards)
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
His music is part of the ASM (Association des Superviseurs Musicaux) Cinematic playlist – France 2023
South Film and Arts Academy Festival (SFAAF)
February 18, 2020 - February 20, 2020
Nominee for the Best Score (short film: 2Hoom), Chile
Ambassador of The International Film Music Society
January 1, 2018 - April 3, 2024
Award of Merit - for individual achievement in Music
June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016
Winner (short film: Guardian Angel), Southern Shorts Awards
Domani Vision Award, New York VisionFest
February 1, 2014 - February 25, 2014
Nominee for the Best Short Form Score (short film: Flesh Computer), USA

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other