Eshkeri attended Leeds University where he studied music and English literature.
During his childhood, he learned to play the violin and guitar and later went on to play in a rock band. During this time he also worked with fellow film composers Edward Shearmur, Michael Kamen and music producer Steve McLaughlin. Eshkeri got his break following his work on Back to Gaya.
Eshkeri and Vaughn"s most recent collaboration was the film adaptation of Kick-Association
Eshkeri has also collaborated with various songwriters including Annie Lennox and David Gilmour, and has worked with Take That.
In 2005, Ilan was nominated for Discovery of the Year with Layer Cake from The World Soundtrack Academy Eshkeri was named Best New Composer of 2007 by the International Film Music Critics Association for his score to Stardust. 2007 International Film Music Critics Association nomination for Best Original Fantasy Score: Stardust 2008 Malibu Film Festival Winner for Best Soundtrack: Strength & Honour 2010 British Academy of Film and Television Arts nomination for Best Music: Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (music producer) 2010 Ivor Novello nomination for Best Original Film Score: The Young Victoria.