Emmy-nominated composer Holly Amber Church, lovingly nicknamed the “Scream Queen of Scoring,” is a versatile talent with a diverse portfolio spanning many film and TV genres. Notably, she received a Primetime Emmy nomination for her Main Title theme for Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities on Netflix. Holly’s impressive body of work includes scoring films like the historical drama Miranda’s Victim, the horror film Eli Roth’s Be Mine: A VR Valentine’s Slasher, the psychological thriller Open 24 Hours, the creature feature Dark Light, two family features Finding Christmas and The Italians, and the documentary about Donn Beach, The Donn of Tiki, for which she earned an HMMA nomination for Best Original Score for a Documentary Film. She recently finished the score for the gonzo horror film, The Other, directed by Paul Etheredge and produced by Jeffrey Reddick (creator of the Final Destination franchise). Up next for Holly is Kristina Klebe’s directorial debut for the drama thriller NYX.
Her exceptional talent has earned her several accolades, including a 2023 ASCAP Composer’s Choice Award nomination, two HMMA nominations, and several best score nominations and awards across various film festivals. An accomplished alumni of USC’s Screen Scoring program and current board member of the Alliance for Women Film Composers, Holly’s dedication, creativity, and collaborative spirit make her a sought-after composer.
Besides her love for film scoring, Holly also loves anything to do with tiki, monsters and ghosts!