Edvard Egilsson is an award-winning composer from Reykjavík, Iceland, known for his evocative and innovative film scores. His work on Smoke Sauna Sisterhood earned the Best Documentary award at the European Film Awards and the Director's Award at Sundance Film Festival. He also composed the score for the Icelandic film Quake and has contributed to television series such as Líf Dafnar.
Egilsson’s compositions blend electronic influences with classical techniques, crafting complex and emotive narratives through rhythm and sound manipulation. He holds a degree in classical composition from the Iceland University of the Arts and has worked extensively in both Iceland and Los Angeles. In 2024, he received the prestigious HARPA Nordic Film Composers Award for Smoke Sauna Sisterhood and has been nominated for the Edda Award, Cinema Eye Honors, and the 2023 HARPA Award.
Beyond film and television, Egilsson has collaborated with choreographer Sonya Tayeh for So You Think You Can Dance and was a founding member of the music group Steed Lord, where he served as a band member, music producer and performing artist. He also made a notable appearance in Lana Del Rey’s White Mustang music video in 2017.
With a diverse body of work spanning film, TV, and contemporary music, Egilsson continues to push the boundaries of composition, shaping sonic landscapes that are both immersive and deeply expressive.
Agent: George Christopoulos | OTICONS
Composer
Film
Temporary Shelter, IS - 2024
Smoke Sauna Sisterhood, EE/FR/IS - 2023 (EFA Awards, Sundance)
Skjálfti / Quake, IS - 2021 (PÖFF, SBIFF Nominee, TIFF Industry Select)
Truck 20’s Location, USA - 2015
Art Film / Short
Chef De Partie, IS - 2021
Icelandic Literature Center / Inspired by Iceland “Gljúfrasteinn”, IS
Dögun, IS - 2018 ("Official Selection" Northern Wave Festival)
Vammlaus, IS - 2018
Firefly, USA - 2017
Televison
Líf dafnar series, IS - 2021
Líf kviknar series, IS - 2018 (Edda Award)
Vinátta series, IS - 2021
FOX So You Think You Can Dance, USA
S9 Top 10 Guys - 2012
S9 Audrey / Matthew - 2012
S10 Top 20 - 2013
Ég gafst ekki upp, IS - 2013
Kastljós title theme, IS - 2015 - 2017
Návígi title theme, IS - 2010
Commercial
Síminn “Tengjumst”, IS - 2023
Laki, IS - 2022
LBHÍ “Hugsaðu stórt”, IS - 2022
Mercedes Benz “Wishlist”, USA - 2021
Penninn Eymundsson campaign, IS - 2021
Lincoln “Most People”, USA - 2019
Mercedes Benz/AMG “Fearless”, USA/CA - 2018
Mercedes Benz/AMG “First”, USA - 2018
Bank of Communications, ROC - 2018
Þú átt von campaign, IS - 2018
Incoco Tokyo, USA - 2018
Toy Story x Joyrich, USA - 2015
Lalabobo, ROC - 2015 / 2017
POK-IT, USA - 2015
Návígi, IS - 2010
Kastljós, IS - 2015 - 2017
Video Games
Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 (KONAMI) - Featured Title Track
Other
2013: Pixel Cloud (Marcos Zotes, Iceland Design Center)
2015: Nostalgia
2016: Seguridad KRSTO (Daniel Ruanova, KRSTO)
2016: MAX, Lost My Way single (DCD2, Warner Music)
Kíruma (Solo Project)
EP
Kíruma EP (2017)
Singles
“How Did We Get Here” (2017)
Steed Lord (Band) February 2006 - January 2016
[Music Production, Sound Engineering, Remixing, Live performance]
Albums
Truth Serum (2008)
Heart II Heart (2010)
The Prophecy pt. 1 (2012)
Remixes
The Truth Serum Remix Project (2009)
Transilvania - Crookers (2010)
Devil In Me - Legend (2012)
Birth - El Ten Eleven (2013)
Tonight - Phebe Starr (2014)
Free People - Paint The Muse (2015)
Sabazios O - Bang Gang (2015)
EPs
Dirty Mutha EP (2008)
Bed Of Needles EP (2010)
Eddie House EP (2011)
Precognition EP (2012)
Singles
"123 If You Want Me"/"One Good Reason” (2010)
"Viva La Brea” (2013)
"Curtain Call” (2014)