Film Composer News

Big Wins, New Projects & Music to Share!

Hey friends, collaborators & fellow film music lovers,

It’s been such a wild and exciting season lately! From red carpets to studio sessions, I’ve been lucky to be part of some amazing moments, and I wanted to share a few of the highlights. Huge thanks to all of you who’ve been following along, supporting the music, or reaching out with love. Here’s what’s new:

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🎬 ANORA Wins 5 Oscars!

 

Still pinching myself over this one—ANORA took home five Academy Awards, and I couldn’t be prouder to have contributed eight songs to the soundtrack! This score wasn’t my usual orchestral or hybrid style. Instead, I leaned into nightlife-inspired EDM under my alter ego Electropoint, a major creative shift and a lot of fun.

It’s been a career highlight, and seeing the film celebrated on such a big stage was surreal. Want to hear the tracks?

👉 Listen to the ANORA playlist on Spotify

👉 Read about how the music was used.

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💎 The Queen’s Jewels Premiere

Had an awesome time celebrating the industry premiere of The Queen’s Jewels! Directed by Joshua Friedman (The Disaster Artist) and starring Carson Rowland, Katherine McNamara, and Michael Evans Behling, this treasure-hunt-meets-magic film gave me the chance to craft an adventure-packed orchestral score.

Think majestic brass, mysterious strings, and that sense of wonder you get from classic adventure flicks.

👉 Read more about the film

👉 Bonus: Here’s an unreleased track just for you

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🌴 Cassius: Episode 4 + Soundtrack Drop

If you haven’t watched Cassius yet, this is your sign! Episode 4 just dropped, and so did the official soundtrack (covering both Episodes 3 & 4).

This one’s close to my heart. It’s a YouTube-first scripted series directed by my good friend Cassius Corrigan (we’ve done a few HBO projects together). The show mixes sharp humor, dating chaos, and wild Miami energy, and scoring it has been an absolute blast.

👉 Stream the soundtrack

👉 Watch Episode 4

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🌾 The Harvest Gets Picked Up

Excited to share that The Harvest has been officially picked up by Freestyle Digital Media! It’s a beautiful, emotional family story centered on the Asian-American experience, and scoring it was a really meaningful experience.

Written by Doua Moua (Gran Torino), directed by Caylee So, and starring Perry Yung (John Wick), it’s one of those films that just stays with you.

👉 Read more in Variety

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Thanks so much for reading! If you’ve got cool projects going on, please reach out—I’d love to hear about them. And if you’re curious about what I’m scoring next or want to listen to more music, come say hi:

👉 Instagram | Spotify

Until next time,
Roman / Electropoint 🎶

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Music for Anora – Creating Custom Music for a Cinematic Powerhouse.

Crafting custom music for Sean Baker’s Anora — a film that took home the Palme d’Or at Cannes—was a thrilling journey. I had the opportunity to create original tracks that aligned with the film’s edgy, atmospheric style. Under my Electropoint alias, I worked to bring gritty, synth-heavy trap elements to specific scenes, especially during intense club moments that pulse with raw energy and emotion.

Unlike my usual scoring of a film, with Anora, I wasn’t given picture to compose to, but rather I was given the settings that the music would need to exist in – namely the nightlife of Brighton Beach. Each track is driven by heavy synths and deep beats, capturing the tension and complexity of Anora’s setting. These pieces amplify the mood, serving as a sonic backdrop that deepens the audience’s immersion in the narrative.

Creating this music was both a creative and technical exercise, blending my production experience with the nuanced demands of cinematic storytelling. Each sound was selected to evoke the right atmosphere—whether it’s the anticipation, the grit, or the pulse of a night in a neon-lit club. I’m grateful for the chance to have contributed to a project of this caliber and excited to share my work with audiences.

With Anora now playing in theaters in New York and Los Angeles, and a nationwide release coming up in November, I look forward to seeing how these tracks resonate with viewers, adding yet another layer to the film’s immersive experience.

To listen to the Electropoint tracks from Anora, click here for the playlist on Spotify

Scoring The Bridge: A Musical Journey with East and West Influences

Creating the score for The Bridge was a uniquely meaningful project for me as a composer. Directed by my long-time collaborator, Evan Jackson Leong, The Bridge is a documentary that delves into the 50-year journey of East West Bank and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community’s pursuit of the American dream. The film’s powerful story of cultural resilience and ambition inspired me to compose a score that would reflect the rich tapestry of East and West influences, both musically and thematically.

For this project, I blended traditional Eastern sounds with modern Western elements, creating a soundscape that mirrors the duality of heritage and identity experienced by the film’s subjects. The music moves between subtle, reflective tones and bold, expansive motifs, each crafted to resonate with the film’s narrative of community, triumph, and the complexities of navigating multiple identities in pursuit of success.

Scoring The Bridge allowed me to explore a fusion of styles and textures, from traditional instruments and melodies to contemporary synth layers and orchestration. Each composition was carefully crafted to embody the story’s cultural roots while also pushing forward, capturing the spirit of those who bridge two worlds. I wanted the score to feel both grounded and aspirational, just like the film’s narrative.

The Bridge is now available, and I am incredibly honored to have contributed to a documentary that not only tells an essential story but also celebrates the achievements of the AAPI community. I hope audiences find a deep connection in the music as they experience the film’s exploration of dreams, identity, and the bonds that unite us all.

To find where it is currently streaming (on Apple TV and Prime), visit the film’s official website and to listen to the soundtrack you can visit Spotify or Apple Music

Scoring The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez: Crafting a Sound for Resilience and Triumph

Working on the score for The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez, a compelling HBO documentary directed by my long-time collaborator, Cassius Corrigan, was an inspiring journey into the spirit of resilience and triumph. This film tells the powerful story of MMA fighter Tatiana Suarez, following her journey through relentless challenges, both personal and professional. For a story so intense and uplifting, my aim was to compose music that reflects her determination, strength, and the emotional depth of her path.

Throughout the score, I used a mix of percussive elements, orchestral swells, and modern electronic textures to convey the intensity of training and quiet moments of introspection. Tatiana’s story is one of unwavering resolve, and the music needed to both energize and pull back, allowing space for the personal reflections and moments of grit that define her journey.

Collaborating with Cassius once again brought an added depth to the process. We approached each scene with a shared vision, understanding the pacing and emotional layers required to bring Tatiana’s journey to life. When the scenes turn to the physical demands of her training, the score amplifies this intensity, using bold rhythms and dynamic layers. For the quieter, more introspective moments, I wove in softer, resonant tones that echo her inner strength and resolve. The goal was to create a sonic journey that feels as relentless and inspiring as Tatiana herself.

I’m honored to have contributed to this project, which not only sheds light on Tatiana’s achievements but also celebrates the strength of the human spirit. The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez is now streaming on HBO, and I’m thrilled to share this score that accompanies such a remarkable story.

AI Love You #1 on Netflix

AI Love You premiered on Netflix and became the #1 film on Netflix in Thailand and in the top ten for all Asian Netflix territories. It has been an incredible ride getting to score this highly anticipated screen reunion for two of Thailand’s biggest actors, but I never could have hoped for such a strong reception. Of course, the soundtrack is also available now wherever you like to listen to music. And if you haven’t seen it yet, you can watch the film on Netflix

Snakehead – Samuel Goldwyn and Roadside Attractions

Snakehead was just picked up by Samuel Goldwyn Films and Roadside attractions!!! Composing the score for this film was incredibly rewarding but nothing is as validating and proof that the message is resonating than having such an illustrious film company and distributor pick up the film. There will definitely be a lot more news coming on this, but wanted to get this news out! To learn more about the film, in the interim, check it out on the Samuel Goldwyn Films website.

Martin Scorsese presents a film by Paul Schrader – The Card Counter

It was an absolute honor to be involved with this film. Working with Paul Schrader in the studio as a music producer while they recorded songs and score for this film was a truly humbling experience. And now, the trailer has finally dropped, and the dates are starting to be released If you get a chance, check out the trailer for the film starring Oscar Isaac and Tiffany Haddish!

Magazine Interview – Confessional Magazine

I do a lot of work producing music for reality TV stars, and I had such a great time talking about that facet of what I do with Confessional Magazine. Granted, they were very interested in my film scoring work, but we have a lot of reality TV friends in common so that is how we synced up. If you want to learn a little bit about how much reality TV past (or not so past) found its way into a lot of my film scoring work, feel free to give the interview a read or the podcast a listen here.

Podcast Interview – Tom Bentey Media

I’ve done a lot of work for producer/director Tom Bentey of Tom Bentey Media over the last decade. He is one of those producers who are at home in the narrative, commercial, and docu formats, and I’ve helped with the score and audio post-production for a lot of his films. So it being on his podcast to talk about my work scoring films was pretty much just a stroll down memory lane. Feel free to check out the podcast.

Podcast Interview – Misfit Pandemia

It is always a real pleasure to talk to podcasters and bloggers about my work scoring films and television, and during the height of this pandemic, it was so great to speak with a podcast that is exploring the creative struggles we are encountering during the pandemic. If you like podcasts, films, and film scoring, I think you might really enjoy my episode on Misfit Pandemia. You can listen here.