Master in Film Scoring
Academic Excellence for the Next Generation of Film Composers
The Master in Film Scoring is an advanced academic programme designed to prepare composers for the artistic, technical, and professional challenges of contemporary music for visual media.
Our mission is to develop versatile composers capable of creating original scores for film, television, documentaries, advertising, video games, and multimedia productions. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students gain expertise in composition, orchestration, music production, sound design, orchestral mock-ups, recording techniques, mixing, score preparation, and the business of film music.
The programme combines academic excellence with industry-oriented training, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and professional collaboration while preparing graduates for successful careers in the international audiovisual industry.
History & Academic DevelopmentFounder & Scientific Coordinator
M. Francesco de Donatis
Composer, educator, and scientific coordinator of the Master in Film Scoring, leading an academic path dedicated to music for film, television, video games, advertising, and visual media.
Why Study with International Film Score
The Master in Film Scoring has been designed to provide an advanced academic education that combines artistic excellence, technical expertise and professional industry preparation. Graduates acquire the knowledge and practical skills required to work across every field of contemporary music for visual media.
Professional Training
The programme prepares highly qualified professionals in Film Scoring, Television, Video Games, Theatre, Advertising, Documentary Production, Music Editing, Music Production, Audio Engineering and Dramatic Orchestration.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue careers in film, television, theatre, radio, multimedia production, streaming platforms, advertising agencies, web media, live entertainment and every professional environment where music supports visual storytelling.
Graduate Profiles
The programme develops professional composers for film, television and multimedia, music consultants, orchestral composers, dramatic orchestrators, sound designers and specialists in audiovisual communication.
Academic Objectives
Students develop advanced theoretical knowledge together with practical composition, orchestration, production and post-production skills, enabling them to confidently manage every stage of music creation for visual media.
Qualified Teachers
We Have Highly Qualified Teachers
The Master in Film Scoring brings together an international faculty of composers, orchestrators, sound designers, engineers, music producers, and legal professionals, offering students a rigorous and professionally oriented academic experience.
Francesco de Donatis
Film Composer & Orchestrator
Berklee College of Music
Steffen Schmidt
Film Composer
Berklee College of Music
Joe Kataldo
Game Composer
Berklee College of Music
Filipe Antunes
Sound Engineer
Berklee College of Music
Fraser Campbell
Composer & Arranger
Berklee College of Music
Monica Cialona
Songwriter
Berklee College of Music
Alessio Pignorio
Jazz Composer
Berklee College of Music
Davide Cappiello
Sound Engineer
Master in Film Scoring IFS
Giuseppe Spedicati
Sound Designer
Conservatory of Lecce
Francesco Mancarella
Recording Engineer
Master in Film Scoring IFS
Marcello Durante
Music Lawyer
University of Salento
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Master in Film Scoring, admissions, or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
+39 338 365 0547