Born and raised in Italy, Elena Maro is a Los Angeles based eclectic composer for Film, Media, TV and Theatre, songwriter, and singer.
A former professional ballet dancer, orchestra lead singer, and studio and TV vocalist, before moving to USA in 2016, Elena worked for many years as a singer songwriter, composer, sound design artist, actress and playwright for theatre productions with symphonic orchestras and popular Italian singers and actors.
As a freelance composer, she has completed different Film, TV and Advertising projects, for clients both from Europe and from USA while at the same time she has been writing additional music for films on Lifetime, Ion Television (USA), Channel 5 and ITV (UK), TF1 (France), TV8 (Italy), Amazon Prime, Hulu and other VOD Platforms.
She is a Television Academy Voting Member.
She won Best Original Soundtrack of the month and of the Year at Mirabilia International Film Awards and Best Original Soundtrack for Narrative Film at Garoa Awards for "In Dubbio", Best Sound Design at GIMFA and is the recipient of four Global Music Awards, one for the Orchestral Suite #1 from her score for the western film “Miss Happy” and others for her scores for documentaries.
Her Christmas Jazz Song “As Long As You Are Near”, recorded at Capitol Studios during Chris Walden Masterclass, was awarded an honorable mention as a finalist at The Great American Song Contest in 2019.
Elena is the lyricist for “Today - Say No to Child Labour”, a pop song included in the world campaign against child labour by ILO - UN Agency. The line she wrote ”give the voiceless your voice” is the concept that moved her to make music for media. She says: “I want to make music with meaning for meaningful projects”.
Elena keeps on developing her craft and musical voice and her eclecticism covers a wide variety of styles.
She loves thinking outside the box and creating every time unique, distinctive scores and songs that will give each project a recognizable sound.
Meteoric
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Film (short)
by Philip Sedgwick (Drama)
Composer
Tell It Like A Woman
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Film
by Taraji P. Henson, Catherine Hardwicke, Maria Sole Tognazzi, Lucia Bulgheroni, Silvia Carrobbio
Composer Composer Animation Segment "Aria"
Covid-19 Ground Zero
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Film
by Mustafa Ozgun (Drama)
Composer - Main Title Song, Additional Music / Music Programmer
8 FLIES
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Film
Orchestrator
One of Us _ Season 2 _ West Coast
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Series
by Chiara Tilesi (Documentary)
Composer In celebration of International Women’s Day, I was part of ‘One Of Us – Season 2,” a documentary project I’m thrilled to share with you all. ‘One of Us’ follows four Italian women who are challenging gender bias and discrimination in our fields of work every day, whether that is finance, science, art, or philanthropy. We hope to inspire young women around the world to break barriers and conquer their dreams, just as we continue to do. To support the cause, follow @wditogether on Instagram or visit www.wedoittogether.org
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Prod. Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles and Italian Consul General Silvia Chiave in collaboration with Director Chiara Tilesi founder of Frequency Production Films and We Do It Together.
Interviewees include Raffaella Camera @la_raffaella, Giada De Laurentiis @giadadelaurentiis, Gabriella Pession @gabriellapession_official, and FedericaRaia.
BTS Images by @debora_guetta
Original Music score by Yours Truly
One of Us _ Season 2 _ East Coast
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Series
by Chiara Tilesi (Documentary)
Composer In celebration of International Women’s Day, I was part of ‘One Of Us – Season 2,” a documentary project I’m thrilled to share with you all. ‘One of Us’ follows four Italian women who are challenging gender bias and discrimination in our fields of work every day, whether that is finance, science, art, or philanthropy. We hope to inspire young women around the world to break barriers and conquer their dreams, just as we continue to do. To support the cause, follow @wditogether on Instagram or visit www.wedoittogether.org
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Interviews include: Isabella Rossellini, Mariangela Zappia (Italian Ambassador to the USA) Cecilia Alemani (Artistic Director of the upcoming 59th International Art Exhibition in Venice), Natalia Bergamaschi (Google’s strategic partnerships’ developer), Cristina Cassetti (Cristina Cassetti, PhD, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases).
BTS Images by @debora_guetta
Original Music score by Yours Truly
Avocado
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by Casey de Fremery (Comedy and Romance)
Composer, Singer
A Sister's Deadly Pledge
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Film
by Michelle Mower (Thriller)
Composer - Additional Music
Full Steam Ahead
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Video
by Elena Maro with Budapest Scoring Qrchestra
Composer, Orchestrator
Murder & Matrimony
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Film
by Tom Shell - Distr. Marvista
Composer - Additional Music
Deadly Ride
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Film
by Christine Conradt (Thriller)
Composer - Additional Music
Celestial Orientation
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Music
Composer, Songwriter, SInger OST from the Sci - Fi feature film "Celestial Orientation"
Score featuring strings, brass, vocals, theremin, e bow played guitar and... an IKEA bowl all processed in a quirky, captivating way :)
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Above The Branches
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Film
by Matthew Kravitsky (Sci-Fi)
Composer
Aria
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Film
by Lucia Bulgheroni, Silvia Carrobbio (Animation)
Composer
Once Upon A Time
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Music
Composer _ Orchestrator Classical Piece, music by Elena Maro -
Performed by Budapest Scoring Orchestra
One of Us
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Series
by Chiara Tilesi (Documentary)
Composer For the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the US and Italy, on International Women’s Day, we are elated to share with you One of Us, a documentary presented by the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles & Frequency Production following the lives of @assiagrazioli, @elisasednaoui, @spampistefania and #CinziaZuffada. I’m honored to have written the original music score for these inspiring personal stories. You can view the documentary at the link in my bio - we hope you enjoy this documentary as much as we enjoyed creating it! To support the cause, follow @wditogether or visit www.wedoittogether.org
Far Away Home
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Music
by Brandon Jarrett
Orchestrator, Music Preparation
Celestial Orientation
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Film
by Kevin Bible (Comedy and Sci-Fi)
Composer, Songwriter, Singer
Let's Change the World
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Music
by Single by Toneisha Harris
Orchestrator, String Arranger, Music Preparation
Saving My Daughter
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Film
by MIchael Feifer (Thriller)
Composer - Additional Music
"In Dubbio"
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Music
by Elena Maro
Composer Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Available on Spotify, Apple Music , iTunes, You Tube, YouTube Music and More
Life Was Wonderful
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by Toy Alan (Drama and Horror)
Composer
Back To Mine (ITV - UK)
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Series
Composer- Track Placement
Dream 2: aer
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Video
Composer
In Dubbio
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Film (short)
by Lorenzo Bombara - Nanook Produzioni Audiovisive, Distr. Premiere Film (Drama)
Composer
Shooting Star
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Film
by Michael Feifer - Feifer Worldwide (Western)
Composer - Additional Music / Music Preparation
Italian for Dinner
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Drama
by Lisa Rysinger (Drama)
Composer (Post-prod)
Medicate
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Film
(Drama and Thriller)
Composer
Dream 1: Aqua
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Video
Composer
"Scorched Sea"
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Film (short)
by Angela M. Gordon (Action)
Composer
Secrets in the Water
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Film
by MIchael Feifer (Thriller)
Composer - Additional Music Distr. Mar Vista Entertainment
A Soldier's Revenge
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Film
by MIchael Feifer (Western)
Composer - Additional Music / Music Preparation Distr. Well Go USA Entertainment
Sinister Savior
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Film
by MIchael Feifer (Drama and Thriller)
Composer - Additional Music Distr. Mar Vista Entertainment
Loving London: The Birthday Party
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Film
by Directet by Lisa Rysinger
Composer _ Orchestrator Pre- Prod
Loving London: The Playground
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Film
by Directed by Lisa Rysinger
Composer _ Orchestrator Pre-prod
Not on an Air Baloon
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Series
Composer, Songwriter, Singer, Writer Treatment
And the Ocean in Between
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Film
(Documentary and Drama)
Composer
12 Pups of Christmas
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Film
by MIchael Feifer (Romance)
Composer - Additional Music Distr. Mar Vista Entertainment
Avil
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Film
Music Preparation, Vocals
DakotaChrome
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Film
Music Editor
Miss Happy
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Film
by Wendy Wolverton (Adventure and Western)
Composer
Going for it
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Film
Composer
Criseide
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Film
Composer
Imago
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Film
Composer
Sue's story
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Film
(Documentary)
Composer
"As Long As You Are Near"
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by Elena Maro with Chris Walden Big Band, Capitol Studios
Composer, Singer, Songwriter, Arranger, Conductor Christmas Jazz song
Otto Cannot Dream
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Film
(Fantasy)
Composer - Additional Music
Say after Me
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Film
Music Editor
Tesla
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Film
Songwriter, Lyricist, Vocals
The Bag and The Bike
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Film
Music Coordinator
Unprincipled
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TV Series
Recording Engineer
Goldfish
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Film
Music Editor, Scoring Mixer
Dream LA
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Film
by Amanda Fletcher (Fantasy)
Composer
Semblance
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by David Volz
Composer
Merry Christmas from Shumei
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Video
Composer
I Can Hear You Now - Emotional Score 2
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Video
Composer
I Can Hear You Now - Emotional Score 1
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Video
Composer
Halloween Music Card
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Video
Composer
Four Characters Empathizing with the Author
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Film
Composer
Music Video Card #4
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Video
Composer
Music Video Card #3
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Video
Composer
Music Video Card #2
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Video
Composer
Music Video Card #1
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Video
Composer
I Can Hear You Now - Scream Score
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Video
Composer
Interni Di Follia Meno 1 all'entrata
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Video
Composer
Everything Flows
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Video
Composer
Interni Di Follia
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Theater
by Alessio Bertoli (Crime and Drama)
Singer Songwriter, Actress NIG Nuove Idee Globali
It's Been A Long Way
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Video
Composer
Gli Spettri dell'Autismo
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Theater
by Alessio Bertoli
Composer, Sound Designer NIG Nuove Idee Globali
Shall We?
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Music
by Elena Maro
Singer Songwriter #12 Euro Indie Music Chart
Landru, l'amante letale
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Theater
by Nig Nuove Idee Globali (Crime and Drama)
Sound Designer
Il Paese dei ciechi
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Theater
by Alessio Bertoli
Sound Designer Nig Nuove Idee Globali
La Parola Smarrita
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Theater
by Alessio Bertoli
Composer, Sound Designer, Actress NIG Nuove Idee Globali
Sound Designer at Work
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Video
Composer
Interni Di Follia
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Video
Composer
The Many Addictions of Chloe
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TV Movie
Composer, Songwriter, SInger
Today (Say No To Child Labour)
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Music
Lyricist, Vocals International Labour Organization
Unforgettable Concert
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Music
Solo SInger Orchestra Sinfonica di Asti
Viaggio Al Termine Del Giorno
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Music
Singer Songwriter
Quello Che Le Donne DIcono
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Theater
by Alessio Bertoli (Comedy)
Writer, Singer, Songwriter, Actress NIG Nuove Idee Globali
Passaggi di Tempo
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Music
Solo SInger Orchestra Sinfonica di Asti
Best Original Soundtrack for "IN DUBBIO" Mirabilia International Film Awards, Italy
(2021)
Best Original Soundtrack for "IN DUBBIO" Garoa Film Awards- The Eleventh Art Festival - Brazil
(2021)
Best Sound Design for "IN DUBBIO" , GIMFA Awards
(2021)
Best Original Soundtrack of the Year -- Mirabilia International Film Awards
(2021)
The Great American Song Contest, Finalist, Honorable Mention
(2019)
Global Music Awards, Silver Medal for “SUITE #1” , from the orchestral score for "Miss Happy"
(2018)
Global Music Awards, Bronze Medal for “Lost in Thoughts”
(2018)
Global Music Awards, two Bronze Medals for “Documenting Stories, Documenting Lives” soundtrack
(2018)
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, Audience Choice Award, Best Documentary
(2018)
Musicians Institute
(2016-2017)
General Teaching Council
(2008-2009)
Università degli Studi di Torino
(1990-1995)