Erica Porter is a classically and contemporary trained pianist and composer based in Los Angeles, California. Her diverse portfolio spans multiple mediums, from video games to feature films/shows and concert music. She served as the composer and sound designer for the video game Live by the Sword: Tactics, developed by Labrador Studios in the UK. Some of her concert works include String Quartet No. 1, premiered by the Quatuor Diotima String Quartet, and Motion, which debuted at Carnegie Hall performed by The United Nations Chamber Music Society.
Her film scoring accomplishments include works recorded by the Budapest Scoring, such as the soundtrack for the feature film, Drip Like Coffee (2024). This film has premiered at festivals like the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), NewFest, and the BFI London Film Festival. Erica’s music has been featured in other acclaimed film festivals including the Uganda Film Festival, the Palm Beach International Film Festival, and the American Psychiatric Association (APA). She’s had several films awarded the Audience Award at the Kalmthout Belgium Film Festival for Nambi (2023) and several 48-hour film festivals.
In addition to her work in media, Erica was composer-in-residence for the Swan’s City Piano Festival and the Harrison School for the Arts’ String Orchestra. Notable premieres during her residencies include The Glimpse (2023) and To See A Change (2024).
Erica’s dedication to storytelling through music is rooted in her collaborative spirit and ability to adapt to various creative visions. Her work on Live by the Sword: Tactics showcased her ability to seamlessly integrate composition and sound design. Meanwhile, her score for Nambi featured a dynamic fusion of African instruments, and Drip Like Coffee explored a unique interplay of Neo-Soul influences with classical string orchestral hybrids. During her time as an assistant to acclaimed film composer Christopher Lennertz, Erica contributed to several high-profile projects, including The Boys Season 4, Sausage Party Seasons 1 and 2, and served as the scoring coordinator for the film, Back in Action. This experience further enriched her expertise in the industry.
Currently, Erica continues to work on projects spanning the UK and the US, creating emotionally resonant music for a global audience.
