Isha Asabe is a film composer, orchestrator, and conductor known for her collaborative approach, strong technical workflow, and ability to thrive under tight deadlines. Experienced across composition, orchestration, conducting, music preparation, recording sessions, and multiple DAWs, she enjoys working closely with creative teams from concept through final delivery. Her work spans award-winning short films, animation, documentaries, video games, and live performance. She has collaborated with filmmakers from USC School of Cinematic Arts and NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and contributed to projects ranging from animated films to the Best Sports Documentary winner at NYU (2026). Isha's music has been recorded by leading Los Angeles studio musicians at renowned studios, including Warner Bros. and many more. Recognised as one of the Top 5 composers in Asia in the European Recording Orchestra Call for Scores Competition (2025), she brings a versatile musical voice shaped by orchestral storytelling, electronic textures, and cross-cultural influences.

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Isha Asabe is a film composer, orchestrator, and conductor known for her collaborative approach, strong technical workflow, and ability to thrive under tight deadlines. Experienced across composition, orchestration, conducting, music preparation, recording sessions, and multiple DAWs, she enjoys working closely with creative teams from concept through final delivery. Her work spans award-winning short films, animation, documentaries, video games, and live performance. She has collaborated with filmmakers from USC School of Cinematic Arts and NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and contributed to projects ranging from animated films to the Best Sports Documentary winner at NYU (2026). Isha's music has been recorded by leading Los Angeles studio musicians at renowned studios, including Warner Bros. and many more. Recognised as one of the Top 5 composers in Asia in the European Recording Orchestra Call for Scores Competition (2025), she brings a versatile musical voice shaped by orchestral storytelling, electronic textures, and cross-cultural influences.

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Isha Asabe is a film composer, orchestrator, and conductor known for her collaborative approach, strong technical workflow, and ability to thrive under tight deadlines. Experienced across composition, orchestration, conducting, music preparation, recording sessions, and multiple DAWs, she enjoys working closely with creative teams from concept through final delivery.

Her work spans award-winning short films, animation, documentaries, video games, and live performance. She has collaborated with filmmakers from USC School of Cinematic Arts and NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and contributed to projects ranging from animated films to the Best Sports Documentary winner at NYU (2026).

Isha’s music has been recorded by leading Los Angeles studio musicians at renowned studios, including Warner Bros. and many more. Recognised as one of the Top 5 composers in Asia in the European Recording Orchestra Call for Scores Competition (2025), she brings a versatile musical voice shaped by orchestral storytelling, electronic textures, and cross-cultural influences.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Work Experience

Composer at Short Film Hold On
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Composer for a documentary short; Best NYU Documentary awarded at NYU Sports Film Festival.
Composer & Songwriter at Mehendi
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Composer and songwriter for an Indian drama; produced vocals featuring Akira Arora.
Composer at Animation Doll House
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Composer for an atmospheric score to enhance visual storytelling at the Best Animation LA Film Festival.
Composer at Whiskey and Sour
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Composer for a comedy; high-energy rock score featuring live guitar.
Composer at Muadraaz
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Composed music for gameplay environments and player immersion.
Composer at Sisyphus
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Developed loop-based and thematic material for interactive gameplay (AGP Games, USC SCA—Releasing 2026).

Education

MM in Screen Scoring at University of Southern California
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
BM in Composition for Visual Media at Musicians Institute
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment