In an age of temp tracks and AI-generated content, is there still space for true originality in screen music? And how do composers claim it? In this panel, we explore the creative process behind distinctive scores with voices from three worlds: film, trailers, and advertising. What sparks an idea? How do story, genre, and collaboration shape the sound?
Together we dive into clips, habits, and behind-the-scenes moments that reveal how inspiration becomes music. Expect honest conversation, practical insights, and a fresh look at the art of scoring.
Francesca Barone
Independent Music Supervisor, ITFrancesca Barone is an Independent Music Supervisor (Dolce&Gabbana and more), after 17+ years of experience in the music business working as Licensing Manager at Universal Music Publishing, as Synch Manager and A&R at Sony Music Publishing and as Music Consultant at EMI Music Publishing. She lectures at Italian Universities, national/international festivals and music schools; she is co-founder and president at Equaly.it, the first Italian organization actively working to reach gender equality in the Italian music business. Under the name of Franca Barone, she released two albums as a singer-songwriter, composer and producer.
Nainita Desai
Composer, UKAcclaimed with three recent Emmy nominations and a recent win for The Reason I Jump, Nainita Desai is also an RTS award winner and double BIFA, Critics Choice, Ivor Novello & Cinema Eye Honors nominee. Amongst her work on various BAFTA, Academy Award, and Emmy acclaimed productions, Nainita’s current projects include Secrets Of The Penguins (Nat Geo), The Wild Ones (Apple TV+), & fantasy adventure series Nautilus (Amazon/Disney/ AMC+). Other notable scripted series include ITV Drama The Tower (Seasons 1-3), BBC series Crossfire, and SKY comedy drama Funny Woman. Feature docs include For Sama, Nocturnes, The Contestant & Netflix films: 14 Peaks, What Jennifer Did and The Deepest Breath.
Jacob Wiltshire
Creative Director, Parasol Music, DEJacob Wiltshire is a Berlin-based music industry professional and Creative Director at Parasol Music, working across A&R, sync and music direction. He works closely with artists and composers, focusing on catalogue curation, bespoke composition and licensing, with a particular focus on entertainment marketing and trailers.
He has worked across campaigns for major studios and platforms including Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, Sony, Amazon, Hulu and Apple, as well as advertising and video games.
Tessa Rose Jackson
Artist / Composer, UK/NLTessa Rose Jackson is a singer-songwriter, producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, based in London and Amsterdam. She puts out her own intimate, cinematic style of alternative folk under her own name, having released her latest album The Lighthouse to critical acclaim (★★★★ ”Folk Album of the Month” – the Guardian, #13 in the Official Folk Albums Charts) but also works as a composer and producer for film, TV and game. Most notably, she provided part of the score and soundtrack for the last two highly anticipated Life Is Strange videogames and, together with Darius Timmer, created the score for the feature film The Station, which premiered at Cannes film festival 2026.