“Music and film are inseparable. Music and film are almost one and the same.” – Martin Scorsese
Who we are.
MONA is a global music-studio collective working across feature films, TV series, commercials, fashion and performance. We partner with visionary directors, production studios, brands, agencies, and the wider music community, to compose or curate/license music that resonates emotionally and elevates each frame.
Founded in 2020 by award-winning collaborators Alison Manicourt and Shervin Hejazi, MONA combines deep experience in music composition and music supervision. Together, they’ve held key roles at Warner Music Group, Concord Music Group, Abbey Road Studios (HotHouse), and several top music supervision agencies and labels. Our heritage spans the creative hubs of London, Barcelona and Paris, with a diverse team of French, British-Persian, Spanish and Catalan.
What we do.
We provide two core types of tailored services > original composition and music supervision:
On the composition side, we craft bespoke original scores, custom musical sound design, as well as arrangements, remixes, and full music production. We also offer rapid licensing from our own catalogue of 100% original compositions, along with sonic branding, voiceover, and audio restoration. Our approach is bespoke and artist-led: we craft memorable, record-quality soundtracks that elevate every moment on screen, not just fill the space.
On the supervision side, we handle music direction, curation, and licensing from start to finish: from creative direction and custom playlists to fee negotiation, licensing strategy, and management of all paperwork. Whether for arthouse films or blockbusters, we always aim to push creative boundaries and champion cutting-edge ideas to craft unique and memorable soundtracks, while negotiating the best rates. Our expertise covers copyright due diligence and bespoke budgeting, ensuring every project stays both creatively inspiring and legally watertight.
Who we’ve worked with.
Recent clients include Amazon Studios, Netflix, Warner Brothers, Vogue, Mango and Jo Malone. We’ve secured synchronisation licensing deals on behalf of iconic artists ranging from The Beatles, Radiohead, No Doubt, The Rolling Stones, and Janis Joplin, to a plethora of emerging artists before they become future stars.
Ethos.
Headquartered in Barcelona, we operate globally in English, Spanish, French, Catalan and Farsi. We believe that strong creative storytelling demands both emotional empathy and professional rigor. We’re proud to engineer that balance. Above all, and quite simply, we love working with good people on bold concepts that push creative and emotional boundaries.
Beyond the Studio.
As an artistic extension of MONA, founders Alison and Shervin also create and perform as the band Mona et Toi, a music project that has earned nominations at the Berlin Fashion Film Festival (New Generation Award, twice), the Lonely Wolf International Film Festival (“Best Original Song”), with features in Vein, Perfect, Disco Naïveté, and Tsugi Radio. In 2025, Mona et Toi signed an album deal with the prestigious label Mushroom Pillow. Their self-produced debut album, Radical Romance of Mind, mixed by Alex Ferrer (C. Tangana, Vitalic), is set for release in 2026: a hypnotic entry into their singular universe.
