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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
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Afrikaans
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Work Experience
Composer’s Assistant at Patrick Doyle
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Programmed mock-ups, assisted with arrangement and score preparation; supported technical workflows.
Additional Music at La Torad Wa La Tostabdal
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Collaboration with Khaled Al Khammar for additional music.
Additional Music at Rockaruma
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Additional music for feature; collaboration with the creative team.
Composer at Turning
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Composer for short film Turning; Bolton Film Festival Official Selection.
Composer at The Rounds
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Composer for short film The Rounds.
Orchestrator at Contact Hours
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Orchestrator for score; supporting arrangement and score preparation.
Composer at Hold… Please!
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Beeston Film Festival Best Soundtrack winner; composer for short Hold… Please!.
Composer at Shouting at the Sea
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Composer for short film Shouting at the Sea; Holly Shorts Official Selection.
Composer & Music Producer at Fallen (Film)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Feature soundtrack collaboration; project broadcast on Sky Atlantic and AMC+.
Composer & Music Producer at Michael (Feature Film)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Original 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 - PresentPrepared 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, 2023Bachelor's degree in Music at Durham University
September 19, 2016 - July 4, 2019Qualifications
Best Soundtrack Winner — Beeston Film Festival (BAFTA-qualifying)
January 1, 2025 - April 15, 2026Best Score Nominee — Watersprite Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - April 15, 2026Official Selection — HollyShorts
January 1, 2024 - April 15, 2026Best Music Winner — Top Indie Film Awards
January 1, 2024 - April 15, 2026Best Score Nominee — Big Fridge Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - April 15, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education
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