I'm Richard Johnsen, a London-based film composer and music producer creating original music for film and screen. My work spans feature films, television, and short films, where I craft emotive scores and atmospheric soundtracks that help tell the story. My credits include winning Best Soundtrack at Beeston Film Festival (BAFTA-qualifying) and a track placement in an Emmy-winning drama. I’ve supported seasoned composers on major projects with collaborators such as Patrick Doyle, Mathew Slater, and Khaled Al Khammar.

Richard Johnsen

I'm Richard Johnsen, a London-based film composer and music producer creating original music for film and screen. My work spans feature films, television, and short films, where I craft emotive scores and atmospheric soundtracks that help tell the story. My credits include winning Best Soundtrack at Beeston Film Festival (BAFTA-qualifying) and a track placement in an Emmy-winning drama. I’ve supported seasoned composers on major projects with collaborators such as Patrick Doyle, Mathew Slater, and Khaled Al Khammar.

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I’m Richard Johnsen, a London-based film composer and music producer creating original music for film and screen. My work spans feature films, television, and short films, where I craft emotive scores and atmospheric soundtracks that help tell the story.

My credits include winning Best Soundtrack at Beeston Film Festival (BAFTA-qualifying) and a track placement in an Emmy-winning drama. I’ve supported seasoned composers on major projects with collaborators such as Patrick Doyle, Mathew Slater, and Khaled Al Khammar.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced

Work Experience

Composer’s Assistant at Patrick Doyle
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Programmed mock-ups, assisted with arrangement and score preparation; supported technical workflows.
Additional Music at La Torad Wa La Tostabdal
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Collaboration with Khaled Al Khammar for additional music.
Additional Music at Rockaruma
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Additional music for feature; collaboration with the creative team.
Composer at Turning
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Composer for short film Turning; Bolton Film Festival Official Selection.
Composer at The Rounds
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Composer for short film The Rounds.
Orchestrator at Contact Hours
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Orchestrator for score; supporting arrangement and score preparation.
Composer at Hold… Please!
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Beeston Film Festival Best Soundtrack winner; composer for short Hold… Please!.
Composer at Shouting at the Sea
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Composer for short film Shouting at the Sea; Holly Shorts Official Selection.
Composer & Music Producer at Fallen (Film)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Feature soundtrack collaboration; project broadcast on Sky Atlantic and AMC+.
Composer & Music Producer at Michael (Feature Film)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Original score and soundtrack production for feature film directed by Albert Graver; collaboration on musical direction with the creative team.
Music Preparation Assistant at Charts of London
November 1, 2023 - Present
Prepared sheet music and performance materials for professional recording sessions; supported fast-turnaround music prep workflows.

Education

Master's degree in Composition for Screen at the Royal College of Music
September 20, 2021 - July 6, 2023
Bachelor's degree in Music at Durham University
September 19, 2016 - July 4, 2019

Qualifications

Best Soundtrack Winner — Beeston Film Festival (BAFTA-qualifying)
January 1, 2025 - April 15, 2026
Best Score Nominee — Watersprite Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - April 15, 2026
Official Selection — HollyShorts
January 1, 2024 - April 15, 2026
Best Music Winner — Top Indie Film Awards
January 1, 2024 - April 15, 2026
Best Score Nominee — Big Fridge Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    Lament
    Composed for the Royal College of Music Philharmonic Orchestra. Recorded at the RCM in collaboration with Timothy Henty and Anna Heath.
    Pearl
    Co-written with Mo Phoenix for their debut EP, Requiem of My Discontent. Featured in Fallen (2024), Season 1, Episode 1.
    An Endless Dance
    From the original soundtrack album to Shouting at the Sea, a short film by Toffee Hammer Productions.
    A Dark Theatre
    From the original soundtrack album to Shouting at the Sea, a short film by Toffee Hammer Productions.
    Shouting at the Sea
    From the original soundtrack album to Shouting at the Sea, a short film by Toffee Hammer Productions.