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POLINA TSERR

Composer | Music Creator | Storyteller Through Sound

Polina Tserr is a Ukranian London-based composer and music creator, passionately dedicated to crafting immersive soundscapes that resonate with deep emotion and artistry. Originally trained as a political scientist, Polina discovered her true calling in music composition, transitioning to this path over the past four years. Her journey began with an exploration of music’s emotional power and has since evolved into a focused ambition to compose for films and video games, weaving unique musical narratives that captivate audiences.

Driven by a dream to score films and games, Polina is continually expanding her orchestration skills. Each composition is a step closer to realizing her vision of storytelling that transcends words, capturing the profound human experience through music

Committed to honing her craft, Polina has studied under some of the industry’s leading figures. She completed specialized courses in orchestration with Pete Anthony, game music composition with Garry Schyman, and film music with Christopher Young through the GEMS Summer School.

These experiences have enriched her technique and inspired her to pursue new, innovative approaches to composition.

Her music has already made an impact in the world of documentary film. She composed the score for Why Us? an award-winning documentary that has gained recognition across multiple film festivals.

Polina’s latest project, Music of the Elements, explores the timeless relationship between humanity and nature. This  project features works inspired by natural forces like water and fire, merging trailer music with sound healing elements to evoke an experience of elemental power and peace. Her latest composition, Fire Activation, is a particular highlight, a cinematic journey through flame and whispers that combines fantasy harmonies and cutting-edge Dolby Atmos technology to deepen the listener’s immersion.

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To create a shape of sound in time and space in order to communicate what it’s like to be alive.
AUCUNE EXCEPTION
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IFMC S24 - Shopping Trip composed by Polina Tserr
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IFMC S24 - Shopping Trip composed by Polina Tserr

Shopping Trip is a short film by Barry Wilkinson inspired by how it felt to go shopping in the time of self isolation and coronavirus. Director's Brief Film Overview: “Shopping Trip,” created during the first week of the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, encapsulates the profound worry and unease of that period. The monochrome animation takes the viewer on a solitary journey, capturing the surreal experience of a simple shopping trip transformed by the pandemic’s shadow. Scoring Objective: The score should amplify the pervasive sense of dread and the unknown, evoking the emotions felt during that unprecedented time. Your music should transport the audience back to those early lockdown days, mirroring the anxiety and tension. Structure: * First Part: Accompany the protagonist’s journey to the store, building tension and culminating at the ‘heat detector’ scene. * Second Part: Transition to a sense of cautious relief as the protagonist exits the store, while also reflecting on the realisation that their elderly neighbor might be in need, underscoring a mix of empathy and concern. Guidelines: Capture the emotional journey from dread to relief, highlighting the contrasts in the protagonist’s experience. Use soundscapes that evoke the eerie, isolated atmosphere of lockdown. Aim to create a score that is both haunting and empathetic, resonating with the audience’s own memories and emotions from that time. This film completely relies on your music to tell the story on the audio site of it.

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