Biography

Russell Holsapple is a Los Angeles–based composer who creates emotionally driven scores for film, television, and stage. His music combines classical craftsmanship with a modern cinematic sensibility, designed to elevate storytelling and deepen audience connection.

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Originally from rural Minnesota, Russell’s love of film music led him from piano lessons and youth orchestras to studying composition with Pulitzer Prize–winner Dominick Argento at the University of Minnesota. After earning his graduate certificate in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television from USC, he has gone on to score independent features, Emmy-winning documentaries, and theatrical productions.

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Russell’s ongoing collaborations with director Patrick Coyle include Unholy Communion, Into Temptation, and The Big Blue River. Known for his ability to shape emotion and narrative through sound, Russell continues to craft scores that bring filmmakers’ visions vividly to life.