In 2021 Pete scored the short films “Quietus” and “Angels of Somme” winner of Best Film at UWE 2021 and The British Short Film Awards 2022. 2024 saw more additions, including scoring the beautiful short film “The Trodden Grass” and additional music for tv series “Memory of the Heart” in the Middle East. During the first half of 2025 Pete has scored a short fashion film for SCHÖN! magazine, the short documentary "Closer To Go(o)d" along side symphonic orchestral re-imaginations of Atlanta based Hip Hop DJ-Greg Nyce’s tracks. This year is closing out with scoring scenes for a feature film and tv series both currently in post production. Pete is published in the USA by trailer houses Synchronic, Red Cola and Patron Saints of Music. The latter of whom frequently place his tracks of global hits such as Below Deck, The Batchelor, Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules and countless other fan favourite shows. He has production music featured on a regular basis via The Nerve Media on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, Apple TV, TikTok, BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, Sky One, Sky History, Sky Arts, ITV 1, RTE 1, Channel 4, Channel 5, Bravo TV, Financial Times online and various affiliated international syndicates globally. Over the last 10 years Pete has worked closely with the wonderful acclaimed award winning actor and director Andy Serkis on numerous projects including pre-production music for the Netflix feature film, “Mowgli”. With two decades experience of keyboard sessions, notably ‘American Angel’ on George Michael’s ‘Patience’ album, Pete is a stylistically and musically creative composer, combining traditional orchestral techniques and arrangements with modern sound design. Pete lives in London and has BMus(Hons)in Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music. His slice backhand is lethal. For the latest showreel visit _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Pete Mills

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In 2021 Pete scored the short films “Quietus” and “Angels of Somme” winner of Best Film at UWE 2021 and The British Short Film Awards 2022. 2024 saw more additions, including scoring the beautiful short film “The Trodden Grass” and additional music for tv series “Memory of the Heart” in the Middle East. During the first half of 2025 Pete has scored a short fashion film for SCHÖN! magazine, the short documentary "Closer To Go(o)d" along side symphonic orchestral re-imaginations of Atlanta based Hip Hop DJ-Greg Nyce’s tracks. This year is closing out with scoring scenes for a feature film and tv series both currently in post production. Pete is published in the USA by trailer houses Synchronic, Red Cola and Patron Saints of Music. The latter of whom frequently place his tracks of global hits such as Below Deck, The Batchelor, Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules and countless other fan favourite shows. He has production music featured on a regular basis via The Nerve Media on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, Apple TV, TikTok, BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, Sky One, Sky History, Sky Arts, ITV 1, RTE 1, Channel 4, Channel 5, Bravo TV, Financial Times online and various affiliated international syndicates globally. Over the last 10 years Pete has worked closely with the wonderful acclaimed award winning actor and director Andy Serkis on numerous projects including pre-production music for the Netflix feature film, “Mowgli”. With two decades experience of keyboard sessions, notably ‘American Angel’ on George Michael’s ‘Patience’ album, Pete is a stylistically and musically creative composer, combining traditional orchestral techniques and arrangements with modern sound design. Pete lives in London and has BMus(Hons)in Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music. His slice backhand is lethal. For the latest showreel visit _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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In 2021 Pete scored the short films “Quietus” and “Angels of Somme” winner of Best Film at UWE 2021 and The British Short Film Awards 2022.

2024 saw more additions, including scoring the beautiful short film “The Trodden Grass” and additional music for tv series “Memory of the Heart” in the Middle East. During the first half of 2025 Pete has scored a short fashion film for SCHÖN! magazine, the short documentary “Closer To Go(o)d” along side symphonic orchestral re-imaginations of Atlanta based Hip Hop DJ-Greg Nyce’s tracks. This year is closing out with scoring scenes for a feature film and tv series both currently in post production.

Pete is published in the USA by trailer houses Synchronic, Red Cola and Patron Saints of Music. The latter of whom frequently place his tracks of global hits such as Below Deck, The Batchelor, Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules and countless other fan favourite shows.

He has production music featured on a regular basis via The Nerve Media on Netflix, Disney+,
Amazon, Apple TV, TikTok, BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, Sky One, Sky History, Sky Arts, ITV 1, RTE 1, Channel 4, Channel 5, Bravo TV, Financial Times online and various affiliated international syndicates globally.

Over the last 10 years Pete has worked closely with the wonderful acclaimed award winning actor and director Andy Serkis on numerous projects including pre-production music for the Netflix feature film, “Mowgli”.

With two decades experience of keyboard sessions, notably ‘American Angel’ on George Michael’s ‘Patience’ album, Pete is a stylistically and musically creative composer, combining traditional orchestral techniques and arrangements with modern sound design.

Pete lives in London and has BMus(Hons)in Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music. His slice backhand is lethal.

For the latest showreel visit Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer / Pianist at The Nerve Media Group
January 1, 2017 - Present
Pianist at Kioku/Raffles and composer for various trailer and production music including SYNCHRONIC, TRANSPORTED AUDIO, PATRON SAINTS of MUSIC, RED COLA, THE NERVE, and SYNCTRACKS. Composed award-winning short films such as 'ANGELS of SOMME' and 'QUIETUS' and created test tracks for 'MOWGLI'.
Music Tutoring: Piano, Guitar, Composition Tutor
January 1, 2007 - Present
Providing music tutoring from beginner to advanced levels for piano and guitar, covering ABRSM/TRINITY/ROCK SCHOOL Grades 1-8, classical, jazz, blues, rock, and pop improvisation, composition, arranging, songwriting, and ABRSM music theory.
Pianist at Kioku/Raffles
January 1, 2024 - Present
Pianist for LALA Productions; performs and records for Kioku/Raffles projects.

Education

Bachelor of Music BMus (Hons) at Newcastle College
November 13, 2024 - November 13, 2024
Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music

Qualifications

BMus(Hons)
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2025
Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Other, Education, Professional Services
    paper Love Finds Us - Short Fashion Film for SCHÖN! Magazine

    Love Finds Us is a trio of short fashion films with a mellow jazz inspired score, befitting the cool nature of the visuals and brand.

    paper Closer To Go(o)d

    A short documentary style film diving into the misrepresentation of the black community, particularly via the use of AI and data gathering.

    paper The Trodden Grass

    A beautiful short film about a young black woman and her struggles to accept her heritage.

    paper The Nerve Media Group

    TV and Media Production Music used internationally

    paper Angels of Somme

    Award winning Short Film about the tragedy of WW1

    paper Patron Saints of Music Apr 2023 - Present

    TV trailer and Production Music for hit global shows such as Below Deck, Real Housewives, The Batchelor

    paper Transported Audio + Music May 2023 - August 2025

    Movie and Video Game Composer

    paper Synchronic/Trailer Park · FreelanceSynchronic/Trailer Park · Freelance Dec 2023-Present

    Movie Trailer Music