Since our genre required a silent film, the music had to do a lot of heavy lifting emotionally — and Janet nailed it. Her soulful, sometimes tragic melodies carried our characters through a range of emotions, and greatly enhanced the viewing experience. On top of her musical talent, she’s easy to work with: clear communicator, always on time, and dependable. She’d be a great addition to any creative project. I would love to work with Janet again without a second thought.”
Janet Brooks is a composer for film and visual media whose music combines expressive writing with contemporary textures and modern production techniques. She crafts her scores to enhance the emotional world of a story—whether that calls for intimacy and drama, unnerving tension, playful energy, or a broader cinematic sound.
Recently, Janet scored Psychology Tomorrow, an independent comedy from Boondoggle Studios. Her score brought humor, warmth, and optimism to the film’s lighthearted story. Earlier in 2026, she scored Soulmates, an atmospheric silent film created for the 48-Hour Film Project in Philadelphia. Working within the project’s demanding two-day schedule, Janet collaborated closely with the production team through spotting sessions, picture revisions, and final delivery. Janet also composed and produced the score for Carta Ao Pai (Letter to Father), a deeply personal film by Brazilian filmmaker Natalia Pimentel. The film received Honorable Mention at Brazil’s Secs Melhores Filmes Festival in 2024.
In addition to film scoring, Janet writes and produces cues for several production music publishers, exploring a broad range of dramatic situations and musical styles.
Janet holds a B.A. in Music & Theatre from Queens College, CUNY. She is a member of the Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) and the Alliance for Women Film Composers (AWFC), and is a registered BMI composer.






