Orchestral film composer · UK
Music that gives people goosebumps
Orchestral scores for film, trailers and long-form work.
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Melody is the whole point
The scores that stay with people are the ones with a theme you can still hum walking out of the cinema. Pads and textures are tools, not the music — used on their own, characters don't land as hard as they should.
So every project starts with a written theme, then gets orchestrated around it. More on that in melody first, or hear it working in the case studies.
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Selected work
Film, broadcast and long-form. Each with a full case study.
Ways to work together
Starting rates. Every project gets a fixed quote once we've talked scope.
Indie Film
from £150
per film
- —Up to 10 minutes of film
- —Full orchestral / atmospheric composition
- —2 revisions + unlimited tweaks
- —Delivery within 14 days
Short Film Score
from £400
per short film
- —12–30 minute short films
- —Full orchestral / atmospheric composition
- —2 revisions + unlimited tweaks
- —Delivery within 28 days
Feature Film
from £900
per feature / long-form
- —Feature films or larger complex projects
- —Ongoing creative consultation
- —2 revisions + unlimited tweaks
- —Delivery within 1.5–3 months
What directors say
From the directors I've written for.
Excellent work! He scored my whole 10 minute film in only 10 days! He made incredible music and completely understood the emotion behind each scene. Excellent composer!
Isaiah Mott
Director
Read the case studyJosh was very attentive, helpful, concise and to the point. had a blast working with him. he delivered way faster than expected of him and went above and beyond. can't recommend him enough!
mcuz
Director
Read the case studyWow. Almost speechless. Josh is just wow. Got everything done that exceeded my expectations and got it done extremely quickly (what felt like 2-3 days because of the constant updates). Will definitely be coming back for more in the future! :)
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What directors ask before we start.
How much does a score cost?+
Indie films start at £150, short film scores from £400, and features or larger complex projects from £900. Every project gets a fixed written quote once we've talked through runtime, cue count and deadline — no hourly surprises.
How quickly can you turn a score around?+
Indie films (up to 10 minutes) are delivered within 14 days, short films of 12–30 minutes within 28 days, and features typically take 1.5 to 3 months. If your deadline is tighter, tell me and I'll say honestly whether it's possible.
Do you use real players or samples?+
Samples — but not the kind you're imagining. I write with over £4,000 of industry-standard sample libraries and equipment: the same tools used by award-winning composers such as Rupert Gregson-Williams (Hacksaw Ridge). Every line is performed and shaped by hand, so the result sounds cinematic rather than programmed.
How many revisions are included?+
Two full revisions on every package — a revision being a genuine rewrite or change of direction for a cue. Small tweaks (levels, timing, an instrument swap, a nudge against a re-cut) are unlimited and always free. I'd rather get it right than get it signed off.
Who owns the music when it's finished?+
You get a perpetual licence to use the score in your film across all media. I keep the underlying copyright and publishing, which is standard practice — full buyouts are available and quoted separately.
Let's create something exceptional
Send a cut, a logline, or just a vibe. Or email joshhallsmusic@gmail.com.