molly ailín cavanagh

composer, sound designer, storyteller

Originally from Ireland, Molly is an Edinburgh-based multi-disciplinarian, working in film, tv, theatre and music.

Molly’s film credits include sound designer for 'We Can Still Hear You' (BIFF 2025 Official Selection; Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025) by Marie Trestrail (Charcoal Mule Productions), and creator, sound designer and composer of 'Surreal Reverie' (premiered at Edinburgh College of Art, 2024).

Her theatre experience includes designing sound, live soundtracking, and working as a theatre technician for a variety of shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 and 2025, including 'The Green Knight (But It's Gay)' by Niall Moorjani and 'Sundate Roast' by Ma3milian Productions.

Molly has also released original music and performed under the alias 'Maċa' across Dublin and Edinburgh since 2022.

Binge Fringe 2025, The Green Knight (But It’s Gay) by Niall Moorjani

“Molly Cavanagh underscored the performance with delicate, folky acoustic guitar and soaring synths, building upon Moorjani’s electric atmosphere and suggesting magic, tradition and realisation in turn.”