Biography
Fil Eisler is an acclaimed composer whose work spans major studio action films, comedies, gritty indie movies, and popular television series. His innovative scores and memorable themes enhance some of TV's most beloved shows and notable films. He composes for Fox's Golden Globe-nominated drama "Empire," Lifetime's Peabody Award-winning series "UnReal," Bravo's hit comedy-drama "Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce," and Showtime's Emmy-winning "Shameless." Eisler also served as both composer and conductor for ABC's breakout drama "Revenge." In 2017, he completed the scores for Netflix's drama "To The Bone" and Warner Bros.' comedic reboot of the fan-favorite series "CHIPS."
Eisler's film credits include Sony's "Proud Mary," Netflix's sci-fi thriller "The Titan," and MGM/New Line Cinemas' People's Choice-nominated "How To Be Single." He also composed and served as music director for the Peabody-winning documentary "Newtown," organizing and leading an all-star group of over a dozen Hollywood composers who each contributed music to the film.
In 2008, Eisler was selected for the Sundance Film Composer's Lab, marking him as a rising talent. Since then, his work has received critical acclaim on the festival circuit and beyond. Committed to independent film, he returned to Sundance in 2011 with the Inupiaq-themed thriller "On the Ice," scored the Sundance-supported documentary "Whatever It Takes," and Jonathan van Tulleken’s BAFTA-nominated horror thriller "Off Season." Eisler won Best Film Score at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival for Robbie Pickering’s "Natural Selection," which also earned the Grand Jury and Audience Awards. He later collaborated again with Pickering on the 2015 Sony feature "Freaks of Nature."
Born in the Czech Republic and raised in England, Eisler is a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with ensembles of all sizes to bring his scores to life. Variety described his music as "smoky, elaborate film noir-inspired compositions," while Beatweek Magazine praised it as "beautiful music" that "almost acts as another character further enveloping the audience." Eisler has received numerous accolades, including the World Soundtrack Awards New Discovery, the SXSW Best Soundtrack Award, and multiple BMI honors.
