Australian Music Supervisor Jemma Burns Photo: Pier Carthew
Movies don't just unfold visually; they resonate through sound.
That's the essence of a music supervisor's role-finding the ideal track to match the mood and timing of a scene. It's a delicate art, and Jemma Burns excels at it.
From Summer Heights High to Boy Swallows Universe, Heartbreak High to Top of the Lake, and Okja, Jemma's keen ear has been behind many iconic musical choices over the past 15 years.
She's also the founder of Pulse Points; a music company designed to service all music related needs for film and television production and works as both a music consultant and supervisor.
Director Charles Williams, Music Supervisor Jemma Burns and composer Chiara Costanza at the premier of 'Inside', MIFF 2024 Photo: Supplied
Welcome to our new music series, Sound Advice. Where we meld the worlds of film and music unravelling the films and soundtracks that have shaped the careers of the most successful music.
In this episode Maggie Tweedie speaks to Music Supervisor Jemma Burns.
Songs Played:
AR Rahman - Urvashi Urvashi
Teether & Kuya Neil - Addy ft. Sevy
Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
Fleetwood Mac - Although the Sun is Shining
Johnny Cash - There'll Be Peace in the Valley
John Denver - Annie's Song
