Having first honed her musical taste-making abilities working as a brand manager for Spotify while studying music at Edinburgh University, she quickly established herself as a force in music supervision upon joining Air-Edel in 2015. Here, she cut her teeth by assisting on the award-winning series ‘The End of the F***ing World’ and ‘Sex Education’ for Netflix.

Ciara is renowned for her adeptness in navigating both diverse genres and historical periods, and her portfolio showcases her reputation as a musical polymath. Each soundtrack is tailored to seamlessly complement the narrative of the projects she undertakes, whether this involves researching authentic Victorian whaling songs for ‘The North Water’, delving into Appalachian folk and murder ballads for ‘Bad Sisters’, crate digging for 50s cinematic gems for ‘Somewhere Boy’, or being one step ahead of the latest contemporary hits for ‘I May Destroy You’. Her meticulous approach to song selection underscores her commitment to enhancing storytelling through music.

In addition to her creative acumen, Ciara takes pride in her comprehensive oversight of music throughout all stages of production. From providing insights during script development to coordinating additional music department hires, on-camera musical supervision, and navigating the clearance and negotiation process, her involvement ensures a cohesive and inclusive approach to all music within a production.

One noteworthy accomplishment in her on-camera work includes her coordination of numerous Tudor ‘rock bands’ for Amazon’s forthcoming series ‘My Lady Jane’, where in addition to working with the musicians and director to ensure the best performance, she collaborated closely with the art department on sheet music and instrument selection, organized pre-records, and liaised with the sound team. This hands-on approach underscores her dedication to authenticity and her attention to detail in the projects she supervises.

Notable among Ciara’s feature film projects is ‘The Souvenir’ trilogy, Joanna Hogg’s semi-autobiographical feature film series which was executive produced by Martin Scorsese. Here her careful curation of leftfield 80s tracks added depth and atmosphere to the film’s narrative. Ciara’s work on Simon Pegg’s and Sony Pictures’ comedy horror ‘Slaughterhouse Rulez’, the queer neo-noir revenge thriller ‘Femme’ and David Yates latest feature ‘Pain Hustlers’, based on a New York Times article about a pharmaceuticals scandal, also showcases her ability to infuse diverse genres with compelling music.

Ciara has forged successful repeat collaborations with award-winning production companies including Merman TV, Clerkenwell Films, Grain Media and Story Syndicate, as well as Apple TV +, Amazon Studios and Netflix. Moreover, her contributions to projects such as ‘Convergence’, where she facilitated an original song from Michael Kiwanuka, ‘Nasty Cherry’, where worked alongside exec producer Charli XCX to source tracks for the series, and ‘Ibiza: the silent movie’ where she helped Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim) to create a danceable DJ set that served as the soundtrack to the feature doc, all highlight her ability to collaborate successfully with eminent musicians.

Recognized as one of Forbes’ 30 under 30 in the Entertainment category and having received an Emmy award for Outstanding Music Supervision for her work on ‘I May Destroy You’, Ciara has earned praise from audiences and industry professionals alike. Articles in prominent publications such as the NY Times, the LA Times, Vulture, and Billboard have celebrated her contributions – testament to the significant role her work plays in enhancing storytelling for audiences worldwide.

Looking ahead, Ciara’s upcoming projects include: ‘My Lady Jane’, where she assembled an exclusively female soundtrack showcasing some of the best new British talent, and worked with top artists to create bespoke covers; a biographical documentary with pop star Ellie Goulding for Grain Media;  and ‘The Shallow Tale of a Writer who Decided to Write about a Serial Killer’, directed by the two-time Sundance ‘Grand Jury Prize’ winner Tolga Karaçelik, which will premiere at Tribeca Film Festival this year.