Yuval Vilner - Composer and Sound Designer

Born in 1988 in Tel Aviv, Israel, I began my musical career as a performing guitarist, collaborating with some of Israel's most prominent artists. In 2016, I completed my Bachelor’s degree with honors from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, including a semester at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City.

Following my formal education, I transitioned into composing music for theater and dance, collaborating with prestigious institutions such as the Batsheva Dance Company and leading theater academies across Israel. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 presented significant challenges, as live performances and productions were halted. This led me to explore new avenues in music composition, particularly in the realm of video games, where I began to receive increasing opportunities. My passion for film music, a long-held dream, also began to materialize during this period, allowing me to shift my focus almost entirely to composing for film and television over the past five years. My goal has always been to integrate my diverse experiences in various aspects of musical creation into my work.

In 2022, I expanded my creative repertoire by debuting as a sound artist with my audio documentary exhibition, "To Die at Once." This project featured my original compositions alongside recordings of elderly individuals, showcasing my ability to blend music with poignant narratives. I have also had the privilege of working as a composer and arranger with renowned orchestras, including the Israeli Philharmonic, Würzburg Philharmonic, and Trier Philharmonic.

Two of my recent projects marked significant milestones in my career. My work on the film A Horse with No Name was selected as the opening film for the Cinema South Festival, while The Best Worst Thing was broadcast on Israel's most popular television channel during prime time.

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