ABOUT

My passion is composing original music for visual and interactive media through excellence in auditory cinematography in close collaboration with each project to create distinctive, memorable scores — Rory

Rory is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor's in Composition for Film, TV, and Games, and is currently pursuing his Master’s. He studied in Sofia, Bulgaria, at the Film Scoring Academy of Europe, gaining valuable experience with live orchestral recording. He is also a musician in his own right on drums, guitar, and piano. He has performed in the pit for rock musicals, subbed for professional swing bands, participated in jazz festivals, and scored award-winning short films.

Rory is adept at music editing, orchestrating, and composing original music in a variety of styles and genres.  He is an avid student of film and skilled in film editing. Rory is equally at home supporting someone else’s vision or offering his own unique ideas. He is actively seeking new and exciting projects to co-create with composers, directors, and game developers.

MUSIC

I’ll Take You With Me (2026) (Gothic Drama)

Composer

CREDITS

An atmospheric scene showing a dark sky with swirling clouds and a large, glowing, swirling vortex or portal in the sky that appears to emit blue and white light.

Exodus (2024) (Animated Sci-fi)

Composer, Sound Designer

Woman being attacked in short horror film film
A cartoon character with white hair and pink eyes smiling and raising an arm, accompanied by a small, dark cartoon creature with long ears and yellow markings, in a dimly lit room.

Hide and Seek (2015) (Drama)

Composer

Winner: Best Drama, Catamount Arts, 48-Hour Film Slam

A man hiding in a short drama film

Rubber (2015) (Comedy)

Writer, Editor

Winner: Best Comedy, Catamount Arts, 48-Hour Film Slam

A young woman with long blonde hair wearing a red sweater standing in a doorway, looking outside with a thoughtful expression.

“…I am in awe. Truly. Felt a tear or two. This is beautiful, and I have no request to make changes at all. — P. Mohunsingh, Director

“That [first draft of score] is amazing! It sounds phenomenal; it fits the vibe I was going for perfectly.” — J. Ellison, Director


(Recent Clients)

CONTACT

Rory Donnelly, composer, in Brighton, MA, a smiling young man with light brown hair and beard, wearing a blue blazer, maroon shirt, and smartwatch, sitting with arms crossed against a gray background.