MARK
SUMMERELL

Mark Summerell is a London-based musician, composer and software developer. His music gravitates towards immersive atmospheres and exploratory sound design, often incorporating his own bespoke music software.

In 2018, Mark began composing for film and television. His credits include the Emmy-nominated factual series Frontier and the upcoming feature-length thriller Better, featuring a brooding score combining evolving synth textures, processed solo strings and large-scale orchestral writing.

After graduating from the University of the West of England in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Audio and Music Technology, Mark joined music software company Spitfire Audio. During his eight years there, his work as a Senior Developer included major roles in projects such as LABS, used by millions of people around the world, and the company’s record label and Artist range. His work centred on software engineering and sound design, with his role on Ólafur Arnalds Stratus also encompassing product and interface design. During his time at Spitfire, he contributed to projects involving Hans Zimmer, Eric Whitacre, the London Contemporary Orchestra and BBC Symphony Orchestra, with the work taking him to renowned recording studios including AIR Studios, Abbey Road and BBC Maida Vale.

His fascination with music and technology began with a second-hand keyboard his parents bought him for his 10th birthday. Through his dad’s love of music, Mark discovered influential electronic artists and film soundtracks, and was soon teaching himself music production. Growing up around Bristol, he took inspiration from the darker, more experimental side of the city’s electronic music scene.

Mark left Spitfire Audio in 2025 and now divides his time between composing and independent music software development, with the two continuing to inform each other in his work.