Nikita Zashchytynsky

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I’m Nikita Zashchytynsky, a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer based in York, and I’m currently in the final year of my BA (Hons) Music at York St John University.

About

I’m Nikita Zashchytynsky, a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer based in York, and I’m currently in the final year of my BA (Hons) Music at York St John University. I specialise in creating and arranging music for visual media and live performance, with a strong focus on atmosphere, storytelling, and making the music feel tightly connected to what’s happening on screen.

I work independently in Logic Pro and enjoy projects that blend cinematic orchestration with texture and emotion—whether that’s writing a film soundtrack, building original orchestral pieces like Forbidden Forest, or adapting arrangements for ensembles and bands. Alongside composing, I also have hands-on experience with music editing, recording, live arranging, and session performance, and I’m actively building a portfolio of original work for film and screen.

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • RussianFluent
  • UkrainianFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Projects · 3

Original cinematic orchestral composition created as part of my university composition studies, for which I received a First-class mark of 75. I created the piece to build a dark, mysterious and immersive atmosphere, using orchestration, harmony, texture and recurring musical ideas. I then paired the composition with a fan edit of The Hunger Games, selecting and editing film footage to explore how my music could support visual storytelling, atmosphere and emotional pacing. This project demonstrates my experience creating original music for picture and my interest in combining composition with visual media.

  • Composer
  • Music Producer

An original score composed for a third-year Film Studies short film set in a post-apocalyptic world. The music was written to support the film's atmosphere and narrative, with a focus on creating tension, isolation, and a sense of uncertainty through evolving textures, dynamics, and instrumentation. As the original film is no longer available to me, the score is presented alongside a sequence from I Am Legend as a visual reference for the post-apocalyptic setting and an example of how the composition works in relation to picture.

  • Composer
  • Guitarist
  • Music Producer

Original music composed for a luxury Valmont campaign created in collaboration with Home Boutique. I developed a cinematic and sophisticated musical identity to complement the campaign’s visuals, focusing on atmosphere, emotional pacing, texture, and elegance. The aim was to create music that feels luxurious without being excessive — supporting the imagery, enhancing the emotional impact, and becoming an integral part of the brand experience.

  • Composer
  • Guitarist
  • Music Producer
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Work experience· 10 roles

Composer (University short film soundtrack) · York St John University (Film Studies student production)Jun 2026 – Jun 2026 · 1 mo

Composed original music for a 15-minute short film, prioritising mood, pacing, and visual storytelling. Focused on creating musical atmosphere that supports scenes and narrative flow.

Pit Band Guitarist (Live performance) · York St John UniversityJan 2026 – May 2026 · 5 mos

Performed electric guitar in the pit band, working with the arranging team, musical director, and conductor. Adapted difficult guitar parts into playable arrangements, managed pedals/amp settings and musical transitions, supported stage and rehearsal setup, and responded to rapid changes in genre, tempo, and stage action while keeping the guitar musically supportive.

Volunteer / Live Singer, Arranger and Guitarist · World Harvest Festival (Macclesfield)Aug 2025 – Sep 2025 · 2 mos

Performed live vocals and guitar as part of a community cultural festival.

Volunteer music performer · York HospitalJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Composer (Independent / University Projects) · University and independent workJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Customer Experience Ambassador · McDonald’sAug 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos
Band Leader / Guitarist / Pianist · York St John UniversityJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos
Music Technology / Recording, Editing, Mixing & Mastering (Student projects) · Tytherington SchoolSep 2022 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

Education

BA (Hons) Music · York St John University2023 – 2026
A Levels (Music Technology, English Language, History) · Tytherington School2022 – 2024

Certifications and awards

First-class marks for composition assignments (BA Music, York St John University)2024 – 2026
English Language A-level Most Progressive Student2024

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