Scoring the Future with Emmy Award Winning Composer Jeff Russo

Brooklyn, NY — October, 2025 — The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival is proud to present an exclusive interview with Jeff Russo, the Emmy-winning composer behind Star Trek: Discovery, Fargo, Legion, and the upcoming Alien Earth. The conversation will premiere during the festival’s 2025 program, streaming to global audiences during prime festival hours and later available on-demand for the duration of the event.

In this intimate discussion, Russo invites viewers inside his creative universe—sharing how sound becomes storytelling in the realm of science fiction. From crafting emotional depth through melody and silence to designing futuristic textures that give shape to new worlds, he reveals how music bridges technology and humanity on screen. The interview offers both fans and filmmakers a rare window into the mind of a composer whose work defines modern cinematic imagination.

Russo also reflects on his own journey—from his early days as a guitarist and songwriter to his evolution as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand composers. Speaking candidly about process, experimentation, and collaboration, he offers practical insights for independent sci-fi filmmakers seeking to harness music’s power to amplify atmosphere, emotion, and world-building.
“The discussion around music for science fiction is something we’re especially excited to feature,” said Jerald Miller, producer of the session. “Jeff’s experience across both television and film gives audiences an extraordinary perspective on how soundscapes shape our sense of wonder, tension, and discovery. It’s a must-see for anyone passionate about the art of storytelling through music.”
The Jeff Russo interview will stream as part of the Brooklyn Sci-Fi Film Festival’s 2025 lineup, which celebrates innovative voices exploring the future of film, technology, and imagination.
For schedules, updates, and full programming details, visit www.brooklynscififilmfest.com.

Available with a Digital Pass, along with over 180 independent Sci-Fi films available only at the Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival, Oct. 6 through Oct. 12th, with 5 nights of in-person events in Brooklyn. See all events on Eventbrite.