Sought after Film and Television Composer Elena Maro is the living proof of how perseverance and the courage of making radical life choices do make dreams come true.
From 2017, after she moved to Los Angeles from Italy to transition from performing and composing for theatre to Film Scoring (working in film was her childhood dream) , and taking full advantage of her eclectic background ( from classical, to jazz, to pop, to electronic) , she has written music for several Film and Television projects, for clients both from Europe and from USA. Her music can be heard worldwide on TV and on all the major video streaming platforms and, more recently, on an Academy Award® nominated film .
Elena is a Television Academy Voting Member and a Stage 32 Thought Leader.
She firmly believes that music exists to inspire, educate and empower.
When this dreamer turned doer is not busy in her studio, she enjoys the simple things in life like cooking, gardening, hiking and spending quality time in Nature with friends and family.
Carriage Return
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Film
by Ferguson Sauve-Rogan
Composer, Orchestrator, Music Prep “Carriage Return “ is a period film set in New York City in the 1950s. It’s slightly surreal and non literal and truly captivating…With an unexpected twist! The score transitions from jazz to avant-garde and it will feature a full jazz big band section, percussion and bass, all live recorded by some of the finest Los Angeles musicians…And more! (stay tuned for some trivia)
Tell It Like A Woman
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Film
by Taraji P. Henson, Catherine Hardwicke, Leena Yadav, Maria Sole Tognazzi, Lucia Bulgheroni, Silvia Carrobbio (Comedy, Drama and Animation)
Composer Tell It Like A Woman” is an Academy Award® nominated film: it is an anthology of 7 segments directed by a diverse and international group of women filmmakers and with Jennifer Hudson, Eva Longoria, Marcia Gay Harden, Pauletta Washington, Cara Delevingne, Anne Watanabe.
I scored the last episode, the animated “Aria”, which follows “Sharing a Ride” that is set in Mumbai, starring Jacqueline Fernandez and Anjali Lama, with music by A. R. Rahman and the recently Academy Award® Nominated and SCL Award winning song “Applause” written by Diane Warren.
Room
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Film
by Sikandar Sidhu (Thriller)
Composer - Additional Music Post Prod
Chindia
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by Dir by Sikandar SIdhu (Comedy, Romance and Thriller)
Composer - Additional Music Completed
Cuore Segreto
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Film (short)
by Alessio Bertoli (Drama)
Composer A powerful short story about organ donations.
Produced by AIDO ( Italian National Association for Organ Donations)
Bonds
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by Jodi Ferguson
Composer
Meteoric
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Film (short)
by Philip Sedgwick (Drama)
Composer
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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TV Movie
by Julia Zanin de Paula (Family)
Orchestrator, Music Preparation
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
Meteoric Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Music
Composer, Producer
Borrowed Plumes
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by Durga Entertainment Dir. by Ritu Singh Pande
Composer Borrowed Plumes explores the feelings of an individual robbed of self pride and worth by the subtle influences of a society that exerts greater pressures to conform and lose our identity than we often realize, or are willing to admit.
Avocado
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by Casey de Fremery (Comedy and Romance)
Composer, Singer
Instant Rapport
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Film
by Scott Butterfield (Sci-Fi)
Composer Pre- Production
What happened to my sister?
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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 :)
NOW STREAMING ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS!
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
Vocals, 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 40 and more awards for this film to say STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, a few for my music and sound as well :)
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
Miracles in Progress ( Miracoli in Corso)
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Documentary
by Ivana Massetti
Composer
Secrets in the Water
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Film
by MIchael Feifer (Thriller)
Composer - Additional Music Distr. Mar Vista Entertainment
Miracles in Progress 2
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Documentary
by Ivana Massetti
Composer
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
Obligations 2: Dark Fate
Drama
by Genevi Engle
Composer Pre-prod
Gloomy Roomie
Film (short)
by Kevin Steele
Composer, Songwriter, Singer
The Gentlemen's Club
Film
by Michael Patrick Jones
Composer Filming
David
by Michael Patrick Jones (Action)
Composer Pre-Prod
Weather Gone Viral
Television
by The Weather Channel (Reality-TV)
Music Library Composer
Storm of Suspicion
Television
by The Weather Channel
Music Library Composer
Deadline to Disaster
Television
by The Weather Channel
Music Library Composer
Uncharted Adventure
Television
by The Weather Channel
Music Library Composer
Extreme weather Salvage
Television
by The Weather Channel
Music Library Composer
Deep Water Salvage
Television
by The Weather Channel
Music Library Composer
Earth Unlocked
Television
by The weather Channel
Music Library Composer
Frozen Gold
Television
by The Weather Channel
Music Library Composer
Unbridled
by Philip Sedgwick
Music Library Composer
Miss Happy: the feature film
Film
by Wendy Wolverton (Adventure, Family and Western)
Composer Post Prod
Best Composer Overall - The Wild Bunch Film Festival
(2022)
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)
Best Vocal Performance of a Cover Song "I Will Always Love You" Settembre Musica, Italy
(2000)
Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive _ Clint Eastwood Scoring Stage at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank
(2019-2019)
Writing and Conducting for a Jazz Big Band _ Masterclass with Chris Walden _ Capitol Studios_Hollywood
(2018-2018)
Film Music Festival Krakow- Masterclasses : - The relationship Director/ Composer with Richard Bellis
(2018-2018)
Composing music for Film and Video games with Christopher Drake
(2018-2018)
Masterclass: Composing music for Film and Video games with Richard Jacques and Austin Wintory
(2018-2018)
Masterclass: Conducting with Elimear Noone (conductor of the film score suite at the Oscars 2020)
(2018-2018)
Masterclass in Music Production with Multi Platinum Award Winning Sound Engineer IRKO at ...Musicians Institute, Hollywood
(2017-2017)
Masterclass: Composing for video games with Penka Kouneva, Los Angeles
(2017-2017)
Musicians Institute
(2016-2017)