Ilyaa Ghafouri

Ilyaa Ghafouri is a composer and sound designer for film and theater. A graduate of the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal, his studies in experimental music focused on a hybrid approach. Combining concrete sounds such as natural ambiences with instrumental sounds is at the core of his artistic process. This allows him to draw from the sounds of the world around him to inspire his music. Composing for films, along with sound design, enables him to create coherent, thoughtful, and unique soundscapes. Ilyaa takes advantage of each experience to perfect his art.

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(Français) Le court métrage “BOA” présenté à Locarno – Musique: Ilyaa Ghafouri

Alexandre Dostie’s BOA, a major, internationally co-produced short will have its World Premiere at Locarno Film Festival! Music composer Ilyaa Ghafouri will join the team to promote the movie during the event, which takes place in the Swiss town between August 6-16, 225. Synopsis: When a young monk comes into contact with the bodybuilders of the Boa Gym, he reconnects to the power of his physical form, sparking a radical transformation

“Who Loves The Sun” Featured at TIFF 2024

The short documentary, directed by Arshia Shakiba and produced by Zaynê Akyol, and for which Ilyaa Ghafouri composed the music, will be featured at TIFF 2024 as part of their Official Selection! In war-torn northern Syria, WHO LOVES THE SUN delves into the world of makeshift oil refineries and the stark realities of life within this post-apocalyptic landscape.