Charlie Jefferson is a composer and music producer from coastal East Lothian in Scotland.
His training as a classical and folk guitarist collided with the world of electronic music production in the late 1990s. Ever since, his work has explored the connection of these diverse fields. His emotive blend of rootsy acoustica, orchestral instrumentation and minimal electronica, has proven popular with award winning film makers worldwide.
“This is the most profoundly skilled, empathetic and moving film of the year.
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Charlie’s score for feature documentary ‘Scheme Birds’ premiered, 26th April 2019. Available through Manners McDade Publishing later in 2019.
The film was awarded ‘Winner Best Documentary Feature’ & ‘Best New Documentary Director’ at the Tribeca Film Festival 2019 (World Premiere)
An atmospheric and emotionally charged exploration of minimalist Americana, inspired by memories of the American landscape.
Available to licence for film through Audio Network
![SEX, DRUGS & MURDER: A YEAR IN THE RED LIGHT ZONE - An uncompromising look at the lives of sex workers in an area of Leeds. [BBC]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59098c4e893fc0051bae786c/1533037045511-1LG9BGPZJDAZS3LXEDWB/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kKV0RA9VFyWTIRiUreA20Y4UqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYxCRW4BPu10St3TBAUQYVKcfFzOQgcYH8CZojukecoz1vOoe2pN6ZrEZ6RYZKLSIlqYnyUISiKs4k1EpeOhkdkt/S_D%26Murder.jpg)
An uncompromising look at the lives of sex workers in an area of Leeds. [BBC]
Countryfile is one of Britain's most popular programmes, reporting on rural, agricultural, and environmental issues. Charlie's music has featured regularly since 2016. [BBC]
![YELLOWSTONE - A natural history portrait of a year in Yellowstone, following the fortunes of America's wildlife icons as they face the challenges of one of the most extraordinary wildernesses on Earth [BBC]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59098c4e893fc0051bae786c/1532946646114-BXIZLQGVCNIOG74H8SY0/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kLl76CqolYQpYCK1tQUkpCVZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpzq3NVIIp6jYqnwxy-xF8aVXRy_AJKc5toB5m-gAPM7p7ivWsEabuWKGrHqsHOeNt4/Yellowstone+3.jpg)
YELLOWSTONE
A natural history portrait of a year in Yellowstone, following the fortunes of America's wildlife icons as they face the challenges of one of the most extraordinary wildernesses on Earth [BBC]
Filmed over a year in Michigan, Wyoming, Texas and Florida, this programme hears from Trump supporters who hoped that he would 'make America great again'. [BBC]
![THE SUN - A revealing portrait of our closest star. Narrated by Andrew Lincoln. [BBC]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59098c4e893fc0051bae786c/1533021940413-63S86GMRD5WNGKEVTNEV/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kLl76CqolYQpYCK1tQUkpCVZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpzq3NVIIp6jYqnwxy-xF8aVXRy_AJKc5toB5m-gAPM7p7ivWsEabuWKGrHqsHOeNt4/Sun_1.jpg)
A revealing portrait of our closest star. Narrated by Andrew Lincoln. [BBC]
![LUTHER 500: BATTLE FOR SOULS - Documentary examining the impact of Martin Luther and his ideas on the Gaelic-speaking peoples of Scotland and Ireland. [BBC\ WADDELL MEDIA]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59098c4e893fc0051bae786c/1532944800211-J58GLGPYOUI4UOKROK99/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kKV0RA9VFyWTIRiUreA20Y4UqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYxCRW4BPu10St3TBAUQYVKcfFzOQgcYH8CZojukecoz1vOoe2pN6ZrEZ6RYZKLSIlqYnyUISiKs4k1EpeOhkdkt/Luther+500.jpg)
Documentary examining the impact of Martin Luther and his ideas on the Gaelic-speaking peoples of Scotland and Ireland. [BBC\ WADDELL MEDIA]
![HORIZON: WHY DID I GO MAD? - Horizon follows three people living with voices, hallucinations and paranoia, to explore what causes this kind of phenomena. Providing a rare first-hand insight into their experiences. [BBC]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59098c4e893fc0051bae786c/1532946288236-QB707AK1VVXIHD10EGDK/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kHUzxcQwd2DgHE3KO6VtZClZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PIjemT7TLA_6Za-g0iyqDFHfh0kLGIF9yLJqKkHdIutdkKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/Horizon.Why.Did.I.Go.Mad)
HORIZON: WHY DID I GO MAD?
Horizon follows three people living with voices, hallucinations and paranoia, to explore what causes this kind of phenomena. Providing a rare first-hand insight into their experiences. [BBC]
![COUNTRYFILE - Countryfile is one of Britain's most popular programmes, reporting on rural, agricultural, and environmental issues. Charlie's music has featured regularly since 2016. [BBC]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59098c4e893fc0051bae786c/1552912200833-FAWZG2RD9LXQM4PYENSN/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kHowCymNUkde4qfeKB95SxoUqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYxCRW4BPu10St3TBAUQYVKc2YJQd7L1WBOS3RYZ16n3B9Xj9viJtozg9JkK9_WSsqHCAtNmiv58I7lPbTRJ1s8N/Countryfile%2B2.jpg)
![PANORAMA: TRUMP VOTERS ONE YEAR ON - Filmed over a year in Michigan, Wyoming, Texas and Florida, this programme hears from Trump supporters who hoped that he would 'make America great again'. [BBC]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59098c4e893fc0051bae786c/1532945160439-011SGOHDZOUCSY7MS5EO/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kHUzxcQwd2DgHE3KO6VtZClZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PIjemT7TLA_6Za-g0iyqDFHfh0kLGIF9yLJqKkHdIutdkKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/Trump.Voters.One_.Year_.On_.0.jpg)
