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I am an award-winning composer and Emmy-winning music editor with over two decades of experience in the industry. I recently scored the animated adventure film 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim', and have worked on numerous global blockbuster projects alongside legends such as Peter Jackson and Brian Eno. I'm passionate about crafting sounds and worlds from sound that deliver deep emotional impact. My expertise lies in music editorial work sensitive to storytelling, and I have been honored with several nominations and awards including an Emmy and a Golden Reel. I'm adaptable and collaborative, trusted for delivering musical arrangements that perfectly support the narrative, whether electronic or orchestral. I currently live in Poneke Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand.…I am an award-winning composer and Emmy-winning music editor with over two decades of experience in the industry. I recently scored the animated adventure film 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim', and have worked on numerous global blockbuster projects alongside legends such as Peter Jackson and Brian Eno. I'm passionate about crafting sounds and worlds from sound that deliver deep emotional impact. My expertise lies in music editorial work sensitive to storytelling, and I have been honored with several nominations and awards including an Emmy and a Golden Reel. I'm adaptable and collaborative, trusted for delivering musical arrangements that perfectly support the narrative, whether electronic or orchestral. I currently live in Poneke Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand.

Stephen Gallagher

Composer, Music Editor, Music Producer, +3

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I am an award-winning composer and Emmy-winning music editor with over two decades of experience in the industry. I recently scored the animated adventure film 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim', and have worked on numerous global blockbuster projects alongside legends such as Peter Jackson and Brian Eno. I'm passionate about crafting sounds and worlds from sound that deliver deep emotional impact. My expertise lies in music editorial work sensitive to storytelling, and I have been honored with several nominations and awards including an Emmy and a Golden Reel. I'm adaptable and collaborative, trusted for delivering musical arrangements that perfectly support the narrative, whether electronic or orchestral. I currently live in Poneke Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand.…I am an award-winning composer and Emmy-winning music editor with over two decades of experience in the industry. I recently scored the animated adventure film 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim', and have worked on numerous global blockbuster projects alongside legends such as Peter Jackson and Brian Eno. I'm passionate about crafting sounds and worlds from sound that deliver deep emotional impact. My expertise lies in music editorial work sensitive to storytelling, and I have been honored with several nominations and awards including an Emmy and a Golden Reel. I'm adaptable and collaborative, trusted for delivering musical arrangements that perfectly support the narrative, whether electronic or orchestral. I currently live in Poneke Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand.

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I am an award-winning composer and Emmy-winning music editor with over two decades of experience in the industry. I recently scored the animated adventure film ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’, and have worked on numerous global blockbuster projects alongside legends such as Peter Jackson and Brian Eno. I’m passionate about crafting sounds and worlds from sound that deliver deep emotional impact.

My expertise lies in music editorial work sensitive to storytelling, and I have been honored with several nominations and awards including an Emmy and a Golden Reel. I’m adaptable and collaborative, trusted for delivering musical arrangements that perfectly support the narrative, whether electronic or orchestral. I currently live in Poneke Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Composer at Warner Bros.

January 1, 2024 - Present

Composed the score for 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' (2024).

Composer at Various Directors and Producers

January 1, 2018 - Present

Composed original scores including 'Bystander' (2022), 'Conquering Cancer' (2022), 'Witches Midnight' (2021), 'Inside' (2020), 'Puppet Killer' (2019), 'Cleaver' (2018), 'The Voyages of the Hourglass' (2022), 'Mystic' (2020-2022), and others across film, television, and documentary genres.

Music Editor at Various Studios including 20th Century Studios, Warner Bros., Dreamworks Pictures

January 1, 2007 - Present

Provided music editing and supervising music editing services on high-profile films including 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (upcoming), 'Lowdown Dirty Criminals' (2020), 'The Hobbit' trilogy (2012-2014), 'District 9' (2007), 'The Lovely Bones' (2009), and many others, ensuring music closely supported storytelling and the director's vision.

Supervising Music Editor/Composer at Disarming Films

January 1, 2012 - Present

Supervised music editing and contributed composition work for documentary and feature projects like 'West of Memphis' (2012) and 'Puppet Killer' (2019).

Composer at Warner Bros.

January 1, 2024 - Present

Composed scores for 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' and other projects, creating music that supports storytelling and enhances the cinematic experience.

Composer at Various (Film and TV projects)

January 1, 2018 - Present

Composed original scores for films, documentaries, and television series including 'Inside', 'Mystic', 'Puppet Killer', 'Conquering Cancer', and others, adapting styles from electronic to orchestral.

Music Editor at Various (Film and TV projects)

January 1, 2007 - Present

Served as Music Editor for major films such as 'The Hobbit' trilogy and 'District 9', and television documentaries, highly sensitive to story needs and collaboration with directors.

Supervising Music Editor at Dreamworks Pictures

January 1, 2009 - Present

Supervising Music Editor for 'The Lovely Bones' and documentaries, managing music editing processes and ensuring soundtrack quality and cohesion with film direction.

Music Producer at I No.Films

January 1, 2019 - Present

Produced music for 'Puppet Killer', coordinating music production from composition to final delivery.

Composer at Warner Bros.

January 1, 2024 - Present

Composed music for the feature film 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' (2024).

Composer at Various

January 1, 2018 - Present

Composed music for various films and series including 'Bystander' (2022), 'Conquering Cancer' (2022), 'Witches Midnight' (2021), 'Inside' (2020), 'Puppet Killer' (2019), 'Cleaver' (2018), 'Mystic' (2020-2022), 'Stray Nights' (2021), 'This Could Go Anywhere' (2020), 'Tupaia’s Endeavour' (2020), and 'Hinekura' (2019).

Music Editor at Various

January 1, 2007 - Present

Provided music editing services on major productions such as 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (upcoming), 'Lowdown Dirty Criminals' (2020), 'Looking Up' (2019), 'Daffodils' (2019), 'Wolf Warrior 2' (2017), 'League of Gods' (2016), 'In the Dungeons of the Necromancer: Dol Guldur' (2015), 'The Hobbit' trilogy (2012-2014), 'District 9' (2007), and others.

Supervising Music Editor / Composer at Dreamworks Pictures

December 31, 2012 - July 22, 2025

Supervising Music Editor and Composer for 'The Lovely Bones' (2009) and Supervising Music Editor for 'West of Memphis' (2012).

Music Engineer at Red Sands

December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025

Music Engineer for 'Last of the Romantics' (2007).