Nikolay Krassilnikov

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Film & Game Composer | Cinematic Music that Elevates Storytelling I create cinematic music that builds tension, enhances emotion, and brings depth to your story.

About

Film & Game Composer | Cinematic Music that Elevates Storytelling

I create cinematic music that builds tension, enhances emotion, and brings depth to your story.

With over 12 years of experience in film, television, advertising, and video games, I combine orchestral writing with modern production to deliver powerful, immersive soundtracks.

My work is rooted in dramaturgy:
music doesn’t just accompany the image — it shapes narrative, pacing, and emotional impact.

With a background in film directing, I approach every project from both a cinematic and musical perspective, ensuring seamless integration with your visuals.

 Key Areas of Work:

– Original scores for films (narrative & documentary)
– Music for video games (from atmospheric textures to epic themes)
– Music for advertising and branded content

   What You Receive

– Fully original, custom-tailored music
– Clear emotional direction and strong thematic identity
– Hybrid sound: orchestral + modern production
– Loopable tracks for games
– Full scores (orchestra, ensemble, choir if needed)
– Professional communication and on-time delivery
– Optional mixing & mastering

As a trained choir conductor and pianist, I bring a deep understanding of vocal and orchestral textures, allowing me to create expressive and vivid soundscapes.

I collaborate with directors, producers, and developers who value both artistic depth and production quality.

If you need music that doesn’t just complement your visuals but becomes an integral part of the story, let’s work together.


If you need music that doesn’t just support your visuals but transforms them — let’s talk.

📩 Tell me about your project.

  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming

Projects · 17

Cyberwarfare – a GTA4-style game soundtrack. East and West merge through ethnic instruments, guitars, and violins, driven by a modern beat and enhanced with orchestral cymbals and gong. Perfect for creating in-game tension and urban battles. instrumental gamemusic filmmusic

  • Game Composer
  • Mixing Engineer

Epic game soundtrack: a warrior prepares their fighter in the armory. Ethnic motifs intertwine with a full symphonic orchestra, bringing folk instruments to life and setting the stage for epic battles. gamemusic music instrumental soundtrack

  • Game Composer
  • Mixing Engineer

An energetic orchestral soundtrack in the style of 1980s cinema: bright brass, rich strings, and powerful percussion, creating a driving and thrilling atmosphere in the vein of Terminator or RoboCop. soundtrack Filmmusic

  • Film Composer

A musical piece created for a children’s play, featuring a fox as a mischievous trickster and little rascal. Guitar-driven energy and a lively, bold rhythm capture the fox’s spirited personality. instrumental soundtrack music

  • Music Composer

A chamber orchestral piece designed to evoke mystery and wonder, drawing younger audiences into a magical world. Inspired by the tone and atmosphere of Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia.

  • Conductor
  • Film Composer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • +1

Emerald Merge is a casual strategy game for teenagers, set in a fantastical world inspired by Alice in Wonderland, full of vibrant, magical, and whimsical visuals. Mysterious and fairy-tale orchestral music highlights every aspect of the game, immersing players in a fully captivating, magical gaming world. The music is crafted in a game style and can be looped seamlessly. soundtrack instrumental gamecomposer

  • Game Composer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • Orchestrator

The film’s finale: the hero triumphs in battle but loses his love. Pain and joy intertwine. Crafted entirely with VST instruments, yet layered with fine details, subtle nuances, and expressive touches. filmmusic score filmcomposer soundtrack

  • Film Composer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • Orchestrator
  • +1

The composition explores the theme of lost love. It begins with guitar and domra, gradually expanding with the addition of a string orchestra. Together, they tell the story of a love that was never meant to be. The composition integrates seamlessly into the film’s narrative, complementing the heavier orchestral pieces and other scores with balance and cohesion. score filmmusic

  • Film Composer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • Orchestrator
  • +1

One of 14 commercials for IQOS for which I composed the music. A short, engaging track designed to capture attention instantly while remaining clear and easy to listen to. commercial score filmmusic

  • Film Composer
  • Mixing Engineer

I composed the music for this project, creating a modern and polished sound that reflects the brand’s aesthetic. The soundtrack is an instrumental piece crafted using electric piano, digital instruments, and VST plugins, resulting in a clean and contemporary sound. commercial score filmmusic

  • Film Composer
  • Mixing Engineer

Reporter is a crime TV series produced by MG Production. The story follows a young reporter whose wife, an investigative journalist, was killed while uncovering a mafia operation selling weapons to terrorists, putting him at the center of a dangerous conflict. In this project, I composed a variety of ambient pieces and dynamic electronic tracks, combining synthesizers, guitar, and electric cello to shape the series’ sound. ambient filmmusic

  • Film Composer
  • Mixing Engineer

Work experience· 13 roles

Composer · MetafforaJul 2023 – Aug 2023 · 2 mos

I composed a loopable track over two minutes in length, designed for seamless repetiition. The composition is divided into multiple sections that can be used as adaptive cues, enabling flexible implementation and dynamic response to in-game events.

Director and Composer · Kazakhstan Cossacks SPUFT, Saint Petersburg — AlmatyMay 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Directed and composed for the project Kazakhstan Cossacks.

Composer · Milky Girl – H-Point / Tarlan Alma Pictures and TatarkinoSep 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Composed music for the film Milky Girl; collaboration with production companies in Almaty.

Composer · Tomiris – Kazakhfilm and Sataifilm, AlmatyAug 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 4 mos
Composer · Something for Nothing – Movie Magic and Storm Film, Saint PetersburgFeb 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 10 mos
Composer · Status is Not Free – Kazakhfilm, AlmatyOct 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 2 mos
Composer · Astana Sky – Kazygurt Film, AstanaOct 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 2 mos
Composer · Eternal Solitude – Los AngelesAug 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 4 mos

Education

BA, Conductor · Kurmangazy KNC Conservatory, Almaty2009 – 2013
AA, Conductor of Choir · Almaty College of Music P. Tchaikovsky, Almaty2009 – 2026
MA in Composing for Visual Media · SPUFT University, Saint Petersburg2015 – 2026
AA · Los Angeles College of Music (LACM), Los Angeles2013 – 2015

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