I'm Jessica Ellis, a composer and session musician based in Sydney, Australia. I’ve been active in the commercial music industry for the past six years, writing and performing music for film, video games, and social media, with a texture-driven approach that pushes the boundaries of instruments to create a unique sound world. My work spans film, TV, video games, and live performance, including arranging and transcribing for orchestras, tutoring cello, and collaborating with artists across Australia. I love crafting textures and movement in music, and I’m currently expanding into freelance arranging and composing for upcoming projects.

Jessica Ellis

I'm Jessica Ellis, a composer and session musician based in Sydney, Australia. I’ve been active in the commercial music industry for the past six years, writing and performing music for film, video games, and social media, with a texture-driven approach that pushes the boundaries of instruments to create a unique sound world. My work spans film, TV, video games, and live performance, including arranging and transcribing for orchestras, tutoring cello, and collaborating with artists across Australia. I love crafting textures and movement in music, and I’m currently expanding into freelance arranging and composing for upcoming projects.

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I’m Jessica Ellis, a composer and session musician based in Sydney, Australia. I’ve been active in the commercial music industry for the past six years, writing and performing music for film, video games, and social media, with a texture-driven approach that pushes the boundaries of instruments to create a unique sound world.

My work spans film, TV, video games, and live performance, including arranging and transcribing for orchestras, tutoring cello, and collaborating with artists across Australia. I love crafting textures and movement in music, and I’m currently expanding into freelance arranging and composing for upcoming projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer and Session Musician at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2026
Composed original scores for short and feature-length films and solo projects; featured as a cellist on multiple film and video game scores.
Cellist Tutor and Performer at Private and Freelance
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025
Taught cello to students from Beginner levels to Grade 6; performed in televised gigs such as Carlos in the Domain and the 2020 ARIA S.
Arranger, Transcriber, Copyist, Librarian at MADBS Composing Palace
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
Arranging / Transcribing existing music for orchestral performances around Australia and organising individual parts for hundreds of musicians.
Freelance Arranger at Freelance
January 1, 2026 - Present
Arranging string parts to accompany songs for an upcoming album by another established artist.
Composer at Ungdomens Juvel
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Film score credit; directed by Eric Pringle.
Composer at Morphed
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Film score credit; directed by Baill ee Rubagotti.
Composer at The Kings Peak
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Film score credit; directed by Kerim Col.
Composer at Aubade
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Film score credit; directed by Joe Lowen-Gray.
Composer at Romance Dawn
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Film score credit; directed by Bruce Koussaba.
Composer at Emilie
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Film score credit; directed by Otto Khoo.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Film Scoring Academy of Europe
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Bachelor of Music – Composition for Creative Industries at Sydney Conservatorium of Music
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Qualifications

Master of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment