ABOUT
Film Composer
Chris Schmidt is a composer specializing in orchestral film scores inspired by the grandeur of Hollywood’s Golden Age: Melodic, romantic, and richly orchestrated.
Chris’s work is represented in leading production music libraries and has been featured in documentaries, original video game scores and films.
Known for his film genre versatility and high-quality, realistic mockups, he frequently collaborates with talented instrumentalists, including Grammy-nominated performers from around the world to bring his compositions to life.
Watch the trailer for his latest film "Crossroads" which will be premiering in 2026
Halloween 2024
Chris's piece "The Graveyard Shift" was featured in Music Jotter's video studying what makes music scary. It was awarded "best orchestration".
You can also hear it in a new documentary on Halloween Homes.