A selection of films Rachel has worked on....



THE RED KITE - 2008 (Composer / Orchestrator) Animation Short

In a dark, subterranean cell, an incongruous image of a lush outside world changes a young girl's perception of her own confined existence. By risking all, she discovers the simple joys of experiencing a much larger world.

The score was performed by a 24-piece orchestra and recorded at 301 studios in Sydney. A twelve tone compositional approach was employed to conjure the dark, futuristic landscape and chart the main character's emotional journey. Featured instruments include harp, flute and strings.

Directed by
Mathew Mackereth

SHOT OPEN - 2007 (Composer) Short

Hunted and in a strange land, an exiled Polish thief (Aden Young) struggles to get to Sydney to start a new life. When he takes refuge with a young woman (Maeve Dermody), his understanding of the world, and his role within it, is permanently altered.

JIGSAW GIRL - 2007 (Composer) Short

Caitlyn (Alycia Carey), a 14 year old girl struggling to find her own identity, is presented with the possibility of answers when she stumbles upon her estranged mother Rosa (Tanja Bulatovic). But they may be answers she's not ready to hear.

The score is song-like in its approach using grungy rock, moody electronic elements and delicate piano.

SEARCHING FOR MICHAEL PETERSON - 2007 (Co-composer) Documentary
Finalist in Flickerfest 2008

Between 1972 and 1977, Michael Peterson was the best surfer in Australia and his exploits are part of Australia's surfing folklore. Searching for Michael Peterson features interviews with world champions, filmmakers and locals who watched the whole mad ride, along with classic footage of MP not seen for thirty years.

The score emotes the carefree surfie days of the 1970s with an earthy, rocking and gritty vibe featuring guitars, Hammond organ and Wurlizter.

PURGATORY - 2007 (Composer / Co-composer) TV

John North (Sam Smith), a fallen priest, is in love with Isabella (Pia Miranda), a gangter's wife. When the jealous gangster enacts murderous revenge on them both, John finds himself trapped in a wild and crazy shanty town called Lethe (aka Purgatory).

Rachel co-composed the Closing Titles music for the series and composed and performed the gospel-infused 'Hymn for Skye' featured in Episode 2.

LIPSMACKERS - YUMMY - 2007 (Composer) TVC

The score for this 30 second TVC creates a feeling of 'tween pop fantasy', combining a Middle-eastern dance beat, voice and tinkling bells.

THE CHOCOLATE CLOSET - 2007 (Composer) Documentary

The Chocolate Closet is a documentary exploring one girl's love for chocolate and her battle to end or embrace her addiction.

The score is based around two themes which depict the characters' opposing experiences of the real world versus the dreamy fantasy world of chocolate. The fantastic dreamy, chocolate world features glockenspiel, celesta, bells, piano, harp and clarinet. The harsh discipline and sterility of the 'real world' is depicted with cold metallic sounds, heavy bass and an electronic, rhythmically-driven theme.

ETHNIC BUSINESS AWARDS - 2005 & 2006 (Composer / Musical Director) TV

Screened on SBS, the Ethnic Business Awards are the longest running business awards in Australia and recognise the contribution of migrants to Australian business.

Rachel composed the Theme music and the music for short documentaries shown at the awards event.

WHO DUNNIT, SUNNY? - 2004 (Composer) Short