2022 JUROR
Ryan Svendsen Millennium Media
Head of Music // Film
Los Angeles, USA
As a music executive, trumpeter Ryan Svendsen's musicianship is equally paralleled by his music supervision. The two avenues combined create a unique understanding of both sides of the music industry, in turn, showcasing an artistic talent that truly sets him apart.
Svendsen's extensive curriculum vitae includes being a UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music alumnus, assisting with music bookings at United Talent Agency and artist management at Azoff Music/Live Nation. His previous experience also includes working at Lionsgate, where Svendsen managed the music campaigns of over 80 Film & TV Soundtracks, including the Academy Award-winning best song and score for La La Land.
He serves as Head of Music at Millennium Media where he has music supervised films such as The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard starring Ryan Reynolds, Salma Hayek, and Samuel L. Jackson, Till Death starring Megan Fox, Jolt starring Kate Beckinsale, and The Protégé starring Maggie Q and Michael Keaton.
While music supervision continues to be Svendsen's primary professional focus, he still finds ample time to explore his first love and passion by lending his trumpeter skills to trending songs. He has recorded with a wide array of artists including Kanye West, Shawn Mendes, Christina Aguilera, and Lil Nas X chart topping hit Industry Baby.
As the inaugural chair for the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Alumni Board, he continues to inspire and encourage others to participate in the arts through music, whether it be through performance or being behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Svendsen is also a lecturer and instructor of Music Supervision at UCLA Extension. Ryan can be seen starring in his original children programing series Tone Trumpet and his Cactus Choir adventures which has amassed 1.1 Million followers on Tik Tok.
