Steve Toppa is an Australian Film & TV Composer with over a decade of experience crafting original scores for film, television, documentaries, and animation. Known for his ability to enhance storytelling through music, Steve’s compositions bring emotional depth, nuance, and a distinct voice to every project. A multi-instrumentalist with a focus on percussion, piano. Steve combines his musical versatility with technical mastery in digital audio workstations such as Ableton Live and Logic Pro. His work spans a wide range of genres, always tailored to support the narrative and emotional tone of each story. Steve was nominated for Best Original Score at the MCIFA Awards and won Best Original Score at the Depth of Field International Film Festival, a testament to both his artistry and dedication. Respected for his collaborative approach, Steve is a trusted creative partner in the screen industry valued for delivering thoughtful, expressive scores that resonate with audiences and elevate the project.

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Steve Toppa is an Australian Film & TV Composer with over a decade of experience crafting original scores for film, television, documentaries, and animation. Known for his ability to enhance storytelling through music, Steve’s compositions bring emotional depth, nuance, and a distinct voice to every project. A multi-instrumentalist with a focus on percussion, piano. Steve combines his musical versatility with technical mastery in digital audio workstations such as Ableton Live and Logic Pro. His work spans a wide range of genres, always tailored to support the narrative and emotional tone of each story. Steve was nominated for Best Original Score at the MCIFA Awards and won Best Original Score at the Depth of Field International Film Festival, a testament to both his artistry and dedication. Respected for his collaborative approach, Steve is a trusted creative partner in the screen industry valued for delivering thoughtful, expressive scores that resonate with audiences and elevate the project.

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Steve Toppa is an Australian Film & TV Composer with over a decade of experience crafting original scores for film, television, documentaries, and animation. Known for his ability to enhance storytelling through music, Steve’s compositions bring emotional depth, nuance, and a distinct voice to every project.

A multi-instrumentalist with a focus on percussion, piano. Steve combines his musical versatility with technical mastery in digital audio workstations such as Ableton Live and Logic Pro. His work spans a wide range of genres, always tailored to support the narrative and emotional tone of each story.

Steve was nominated for Best Original Score at the MCIFA Awards and won Best Original Score at the Depth of Field International Film Festival, a testament to both his artistry and dedication.

Respected for his collaborative approach, Steve is a trusted creative partner in the screen industry valued for delivering thoughtful, expressive scores that resonate with audiences and elevate the project.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Media Composer
January 1, 2015 - Present
Composing music for various media projects including short films, documentaries, and animations as a freelance professional.
Composer at Luminosity Entertainment
January 1, 2017 - Present
Composed music for film and TV projects under Luminosity Entertainment, contributing creative scoring to enhance audio-visual content.
Composer at KooKoo Entertainment
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created musical compositions for client projects, focusing on film and TV productions and providing tailored soundtracks.
Composer/Voice Artist/Sound Editing/Mixing at Pixion Film
January 1, 2021 - Present
Responsible for composing, voice acting, sound editing, and mixing for various film projects, ensuring the audio quality and impact meet production standards.
Freelance Media Composer
January 1, 2015 - Present
Providing music composition services on a freelance basis, specializing in short films, documentaries, and animations.
Composer at Luminosity Entertainment
January 1, 2017 - Present
Composing music for various film and TV projects.
Composer at KooKoo Entertainment
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creating original compositions for media projects.
Composer/Voice Artist/Sound Editing/Mixing at Pixion Film
January 1, 2021 - Present
Composed music, performed voice acting, and handled sound editing and mixing for film projects.

Education

VCE at Oberon High School
February 5, 2006 - December 6, 2012

Qualifications

Sound Mixer
December 6, 2016 - December 6, 2024
Freelance Composer
December 18, 2016 - December 18, 2024
Voice Artist
December 18, 2022 - December 18, 2024
DJ
December 18, 2024 - December 18, 2024

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment
    paper Soul Haven

    Two strangers crossed paths in the wilderness, forming an unlikely friendship, only to be torn apart by past trauma.

    paper Sasha's Game

    When a young Jewish boy, Sasha, is caught in the midst of WWII, he is forced to battle his identity during a vital growth period in his life in order to survive the war as a girl, Sala.

    Watch the trailer below

    uniE608 Spitfire Audio Composer Competiton
    Original score written by Steve Toppa
    paper Why Do I Stand Here

    Vincent is an older man suffering with dementia, and carefully nursed by his daughter Amelia who visits him frequently, and so like every other day, she sits in his company, observing his deteriorating memory and sense of self. As they speak, Vincent loses his orientation and is dragged through a montage of memories of his late wife only to come back to the present and realise that she is no longer around, reliving the pain of his loss as if it were the first time.

    uniE608 Berlin International Film Scoring Competition 2023
    video composer BIFSC My submission for the annual BIFSC. Hope you enjoy :)
    paper Awakened - Short Film

    Awakened follows the duality of life on the streets and life in sobriety, but which is he living today?

    This film represents the AWAKENING of the body and soul, and the importance of looking back at your past self, acknowledging the dark, and remembering there is always light.

    uniE608 Promotional Advert Music
    Original music created for an Australian TV company
    uniE608 EW Librarie Showcase
    video explainervideo Showcasing some of my favorite VST libraries from East West Sounds