Eli
Ben Avi

Studies in film soundtrack composition and jazz drums at the Rimon School of Music, Israel.

Advanced studies in composition at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu.

Currently pursuing a master’s degree in soundtrack composition at the Berklee College of Music in Valencia.

Studies in sound, recording and studio software.

Masterclasses with renowned composers such as George Benjamin, Naoyuki Manabe and Leo Brouwer, among others.

Compositions for advertising with Restarts Studio.

Published soundtracks:

• “Los pájaros no vuelan de noche” (2019) – feature film
• “Rígido” (2018) – short film
• “Sinner Road” (2018) – short film
• “Jubilación low cost” (2018) – short film
• “Seymour” (2015) – animated short film
• “Lateru Nager” (2014) – drama short film
• “Soy lo que nunca fui” (2021) – feature film
• “Helix Aspersa” (2021) – short film
• “Petits Morts” (2021) – short film

With these works he has been nominated for awards such as the Animix Festival in Tel Aviv, Israel, and in 2020 for best soundtrack at the K-lidoscopi Film Festival for “Rígido”.

Participation in animation festivals such as Portsmouth, England, at the Festival Animation Films and at the Animation Festival, Korea.

Numerous published works, including:

• “Technical Support” (2016) – for chamber orchestra
• “4 Windows” (2016) – for cello and piano
• “Undigested Electronics” (2016) – for snare drum and electronics
• “Clouds” (2015) – for chamber orchestra
• “The Californi” (2015) – guitar duo, commissioned by the Museu Picasso de Barcelona
• “Desert – Day 1” (2015) – for chamber ensemble

Drummer and percussionist for the groups Dry Town, Colortrails Band and POETIC TRIO.