ABOUT US
Dedicated to advancing the understanding and appreciation of film music through education, research, and community engagement.
our mission
To foster a deeper understanding of film music as an art form by providing comprehensive educational resources, expert analysis, and a platform for scholarly discourse about the role of music in cinema.
our VISSION
To become the leading educational resource for film music studies, inspiring future composers, filmmakers, and music enthusiasts to appreciate the transformative power of cinematic music.
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Composer Profiles
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Featured Film Scores
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Score Analyses
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Audio Examples
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Why We’re Non-Profit
As educators and advocates for film music, we believe that knowledge should be accessible to everyone. Our 501(c)(3) non-profit status allows us to focus entirely on our educational mission without commercial pressures, ensuring that our content remains unbiased, comprehensive, and freely available to students, researchers, and enthusiasts worldwide.
This commitment to open education means that every resource we create, every analysis we publish, and every tool we develop is designed with one goal in mind: advancing the understanding and appreciation of film music as a legitimate and vital art form.
meet the team
Deep dive into the musical genius of these legendary film composers who have defined cinematic storytelling through their scores.
Ezra Richardson
Co-Founder & Director of Research
Dr. Ezra Richardson brings over 15 years of experience in musicology and film studies to Film Score Studies. With a Ph.D. in Music Composition from Juilliard and extensive research in the intersection of technology and musical storytelling, Ezra has published numerous papers on the evolution of film scoring techniques.His passion for making complex musical concepts accessible to broader audiences led to the creation of our comprehensive educational platform. When not analyzing the latest film scores, Ezra can be found conducting workshops at universities across the country.
Diamond Chen
Co-Founder & Director of Education
Diamond Chen combines his background in software engineering with a deep love for film music. After earning his M.S. in Computer Science from MIT and working in audio technology, Diamond realized the potential for digital platforms to revolutionize music education. His technical expertise drives our innovative approach to presenting complex musical analysis in engaging, interactive formats. Diamond's vision of accessible education has shaped every aspect of our platform's user experience and educational methodology.
Comprehensive learning resources
Access documentaries, podcasts, sheet music, score analysis, PDF's, expert essays, and exclusive video content!
Documentaries
Behind-the-scenes insights from many legendary composers
SHEET MUSIC
Learn original scores & arrangements from iconic films
DEEP DIVE PDFs
Discover detailed breakdowns of compositional techniques
Expert Essays
Access in-depth analysis from industry professionals