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, TV shows and concert music. She served as the composer and sound designer for the video game Live by the Sword: Tactics (2022), developed by Labrador Studios in the UK. Some of her concert works include String Quartet No. 1, premiered by the Quatuor Diotima String Quartet (2020), and Motion, which debuted at Carnegie Hall performed by The United Nations Chamber Music Society (2021). 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 passion for storytelling through music is deeply rooted in collaboration, curiosity, and emotional connection. Drawn to stories that explore humanity, intimacy, and atmosphere, she approaches each project with a desire to support and elevate the unique vision of the filmmakers she works alongside. For Drip Like Coffee (2024), Erica explored the delicate intersection of Neo-Soul and classical string orchestration, crafting a score that felt both intimate and expressive. Her growing body of work also includes feature films such as The Grove (2025) (Amazon Prime and Apple+), she cultivated a partial score that referenced traditional thriller/horror orchestral elements while exploring textures and synth-layering and on, WallDale (2026) (Amazon Prime), where she played with the relationship between sound design and orchestral textures in the score.
Erica’s music has been featured in several acclaimed film festivals including Bushwick (NYC), BFI London Film Festival, and BAM/Newfest, among many more. She is currently composing for independent film projects in both the United States and the United Kingdom. This year, two of her films will premiere at the 30th Annual LA Shorts International Film Festival, an OSCAR and BAFTA-qualifying festival. Erica continues to cultivate a musical voice shaped by empathy, collaboration, and a deep love for cinematic storytelling.
