COMPOSER - FILM, TV, MEDIA, ADS

Genevieve is a screen music composer based in Sydney, Australia.

Her expertise and passion lie in working directly with directors, producers and other collaborators to craft soundtracks bespoke to each storyworld, with musical range spanning large-scale orchestral soundtracks, small intimate scores, moody electronic palettes, and new blends of electronic and live sounds - across all genres. She has a Bachelor of Music (Piano) from Monash University and plays the violin.

Genevieve holds a Master of Arts Screen: Music from the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS). Her favourite film is The Matrix (1999).

Enquiries: genpatrickmusic@gmail.com

P I C K A S T O R Y W O R L D

“And she told me about this big new world.” – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

Spring

Action, animation, adventure

A young shepherd and her dog must confront ancient spirits in order to bring about the change of seasons. (An open-source Blender animation).

Qin Mengyao (Alley Chase)

Drama

In the shadows of a rigid society, Qin Mengyao, a young Chinese adult exploring their gender identity, finds both liberation and danger in the night.

Bringing His Spirit Home (History Books)

Documentary

Coming to terms with century-old intergenerational grief, a descendant of an Aboriginal WWI soldier makes the trip to France to bring his ancestor’s spirit home to his family and land.

Qin Mengyao (Dance)

Drama

In the shadows of a rigid society, Qin Mengyao, a young Chinese adult exploring their gender identity, finds both liberation and danger in the night.

Collect Call

Drama, comedy, satire

While leading a group of eccentric scientists, Senator Chiquita Olson inadvertently makes contact with an ancient Lovecraftian cosmic being and tries to bluff her way towards achieving world domination.

Interview with a Hero (Flashback)

Drama

A Cambodian-Australian shadow puppeteer is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on national television, but is interrupted by memories of his past under the Khmer Rouge regime.

Bringing His Spirit Home (Ode)

Documentary

Coming to terms with century-old intergenerational grief, a descendant of an Aboriginal WWI soldier makes the trip to France to bring his ancestor’s spirit home to his family and land.

Interview with a Hero (Car Scene)

Drama

A Cambodian-Australian shadow puppeteer is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on national television, but is interrupted by memories of his past under the Khmer Rouge regime.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

Animation, Drama

In the stillness of a toymaker’s workshop, a one-legged tin soldier embarks on a journey of courage and determination to share a dance with the enchanting ballerina who has captured his heart.

Engaged

Drama

A man makes a fateful decision and awaits a dreaded phone call.

Bringing His Spirit Home (Yalu)

Documentary

Coming to terms with century-old intergenerational grief, a descendant of an Aboriginal WWI soldier makes the trip to France to bring his ancestor’s spirit home to his family and land.

Suture

Visual Poem

A trippy story of two people who infiltrate each others’ dreams and in doing so, merge with each other. Recorded to picture on 2 August 2024 at AFTRS.

Dirty Laundry

Drama, satire, comedy

Australian PM Peter Carrington is having his worst day in office since being elected after his attempt to kill Centrelink is shot down by the senate. With the party in crisis, he turns to his Chief of Staff, Tim and his assistant Shay (a supposed diversity hire), for answers. Carrington however, must remember that there is always a higher power to answer to.

Keepsake

Documentary

A young woman interviews her grandparents about their childhood, most treasured keepsakes, and the parts of their lives that now exist only in memories.

Elephant’s Dream

Animation

The story of Emo and Proog, two people with different visions of the surreal world in which they live. (An open-source Blender animation).

E X P E R T I S E

“…and that’s my area of expertise.” – Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Orchestration

If you need an orchestrator who works quickly, follows the brief, is detailed, cinematic and storyworld-focused, please get in touch.

Conducting

Ensemble types conducted include: full symphony orchestra, wind quintets, brass sextets, percussion ensembles (incl. piano and harp), string ensembles (quartets, quintets, chamber ensembles), and others.
Watch recording session excerpt:

Composing for screen

  • All styles including classical, ambient, world, jazz, Latin, orchestral, electronic, hybrid;

  • All genres including action, comedy, drama, fantasy, horror, romance, sci-fi; and

  • All forms including animation, documentary, feature film, long form and series, short film, micro shorts, advertisements, video games and others.

Tools: Pro Tools, Sibelius, Old school (pencil, paper, piano)

Score preparation

I have prepared concert scores and parts for dozens of live recordings for large and small ensembles.
Watch T-3 minutes before the recording session for documentary Bringing His Spirit Home on 22 November 2024.

Testimonials

  • Working with Genevieve was a fantastic experience. She’s incredibly talented, professional, and easy to collaborate with. Every note I gave her was thoughtfully addressed, and she always found quick, creative solutions. Organised, friendly, and transparent, Genevieve delivered everything on time and made the process seamless. I highly recommend her to any filmmaker!

    Katharina Keil
    Director & Filmmaker

  • Collaborating with Gen on our short documentary, Bringing His Spirit Home, was a pleasure. Working within a tight deadline, Gen crafted a deeply moving score that beautifully captured the sensitivity and complexity of the story. Her professionalism, openness to collaboration, and ability to convey complex emotions through music was truly impressive. Highly recommend!

    Dylan Nicholls
    Documentary Filmmaker

  • Gen delivered an incredible track for our podcast. We actually had no feedback or tweaks as she nailed it on the first go. She was absolutely delightful to work with and I would highly recommend.

    Nell Nakken
    Producer & ‘Cut!’ Podcast Co-host

  • Gen is an exciting composer who understands the magic of film and the importance of music in finding that magic. She is a joy to work with and her professionalism is a breath of fresh air. Would work with Gen again in a heartbeat!

    Amanda Browne
    Producer & Filmmaker

  • Gen has the unique ability of looking at a brief, dissecting the comps provided and understanding completely the task at hand while still leaving a unique imprint that is hard to find or replicate. A fantastic collaborator who can interpret feedback well and provide a score even better than the one you imagined.

    Andy Diep
    Director & Filmmaker

  • Thank you Gen for your brilliance. An exceptional collaborator, always bouncing ideas and willing to do what it takes to honour the story with the most perfect music. Organised, creative, talented and so easy to work with. I cannot recommend Gen enough and am already looking forward to our next project together.

    Catherine van der Rijt
    Producer & Filmmaker

  • Working with Gen was a fantastic experience. I had a big ask of her to create a full orchestral score for a 1970s themed sci-fi comedy short and to do it on a budget but at every turn Gen rose to the challenge. As a director it’s really important at for me to be able to communicate with my composer in terms that I understand, like references and emotional language and Gen was incredibly astute at translating all of that into her original score. What she was able to create elevated our film to a whole new level. She was an awesome collaborator and worked well in a team. She is a truly talented composer and I would work with her again in a heartbeat.

    Inez Playford
    Director & Filmmaker

  • Genevieve is an incredible collaborator and talented artist. She has a skill to create a feeling of grandeur and scale, whilst also holding the intimate emotions of a scene. She embraces her work with passion and always works collaboratively to find the best mood for the project.

    Sophia Carolyn Wallace
    Producer & Filmmaker

  • I loved working with Gen. For our short film Engaged, she delivered a hauntingly intense score that perfectly matched the tone and feel of the project’s visuals, elevating the narrative by enhancing the visceral punch it required. Dedicated, resourceful, and highly skilled, Gen is not only an excellent composer, but also a delightful collaborator who will never stop short of perfection.

    Robin Kalus
    Director & Filmmaker

  • Gen is always up for the task, diving deep into what the story and emotional beats need. She is a great collaborator who genuinely listens and leaves her unique imprint. I had a good time working with her. 🐒

    Diego Salazar
    Director & Filmmaker

G E T  I N  T O U C H

genpatrickmusic@gmail.com