Hi, I'm Steffen Schmidt, a passionate and experienced composer based in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Over the years, I've had the honor to compose extensive original scores for a variety of media including feature films, VR projects, and video games. My work involves coordinating with top-tier orchestras and musicians to deliver on-time, high-quality music productions that deeply enrich the narratives they support. I thrive in collaborative environments where close teamwork with audio directors and sound engineers helps craft immersive and interactive musical experiences. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music and continually expand my expertise in music production, orchestration, and coding. Whether creating layered scores, managing orchestral recordings, or contributing to VR and gaming projects, my dedication is to deliver evocative and professional scores that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

Steffen Schmidt

Hi, I'm Steffen Schmidt, a passionate and experienced composer based in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Over the years, I've had the honor to compose extensive original scores for a variety of media including feature films, VR projects, and video games. My work involves coordinating with top-tier orchestras and musicians to deliver on-time, high-quality music productions that deeply enrich the narratives they support. I thrive in collaborative environments where close teamwork with audio directors and sound engineers helps craft immersive and interactive musical experiences. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music and continually expand my expertise in music production, orchestration, and coding. Whether creating layered scores, managing orchestral recordings, or contributing to VR and gaming projects, my dedication is to deliver evocative and professional scores that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

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Hi, I’m Steffen Schmidt, a passionate and experienced composer based in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Over the years, I’ve had the honor to compose extensive original scores for a variety of media including feature films, VR projects, and video games. My work involves coordinating with top-tier orchestras and musicians to deliver on-time, high-quality music productions that deeply enrich the narratives they support. I thrive in collaborative environments where close teamwork with audio directors and sound engineers helps craft immersive and interactive musical experiences.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music and continually expand my expertise in music production, orchestration, and coding. Whether creating layered scores, managing orchestral recordings, or contributing to VR and gaming projects, my dedication is to deliver evocative and professional scores that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

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Work Experience

Lead Composer at Singularity
June 1, 2021 - Present
Composed over 4 hours of music for the online community simulation, Palia. Coordinated major orchestral stages including Abbey Road Studios, Synchron Stage Vienna. Oversaw all financial aspects of music production and ensured 100% on-time score delivery. Managed key music production roles including orchestrators, arrangers, and mix engineers. Featured in composer panels and interviews at events like PAX.
Composer (Contract) at Overworld Audio
August 1, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Worked closely with Audio Director Kevin Notar for four years on two game projects. Composed over an hour of music for the PvPvE fantasy extraction RPG title ``Seekers Sky'' by Veil Elodie Games. Scheduled and coordinated major orchestral recordings in Nashville and Ocean Way. Delivered interactive music including branching and layered scores. Collaborated to develop music style and responded promptly to professional feedback.
Composer | Owner at Midnight Cat Studios LLC
May 1, 2013 - Present
Composed scores for six feature films and twenty short films. Created music for three VR projects. Scheduled and coordinated major orchestral recordings at Ocean Way in Nashville. Worked with top-tier musicians including Tina Guo, Rusanda Panfili, and others.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Full-Stack Web Development at Coding Dojo
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming