About

Beatrice de Trenqualye is a British/Canadian composer for film, television, and video-games based in London. 

Known for her versatility and expressiveness, her scores have featured at Academy Award and BAFTA qualifying festivals worldwide, including Vancouver International Film Festival, London Short Film Festival, and Aesthetica Film Festival. 

She works both with traditional palettes as well as electronics and modern production techniques. Story-telling and exploration are at the heart of her process, and she aims to craft a unique sound-world for each new project.

Her collaborations have gained recognition from both BAFTA and the Royal Television Society as well as a host of awards and nominations including winning the Jury Award for Best Short Documentary at the Edmonton International Film Festival (Van Pianist), being nominated for the Best Newcomer Award at Green Screen International Wildlife Film Festival (Against the Odds), being nominated for Best Short Film at BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta (Weekend One), and being nominated for Best Documentary Film at Norwich Film Festival (No Two Ways). 

Before beginning her career as a composer, Beatrice trained as a concert pianist. She holds a masters degree in piano performance from McGill University in Montreal. She later trained in composition and received a second MA in composing for film at the National Film and Television School in the United Kingdom.