Ludwig Göransson and Raphael Saadiq nominated in 2026 Golden Globes
Composer and USC Thornton alumnus Ludwig Göransson (GCRT ’08 – Screen Scoring) has been nominated for two categories at the 2026 Golden Globes: Best Original Score for Sinners (written, directed & produced by USC School of Cinematic Arts alumnus Ryan Coogler) and Best Original Song for “I Lied to You,” also from Sinners, co-written with… Continue reading Ludwig Göransson and Raphael Saadiq nominated in 2026 Golden Globes
Screen Scoring alumni win in 77th Emmy Awards
USC Thornton Screen Scoring alumni David Bertok (GCRT ’13), Duncan Thum (‘06, GCRT ‘13) and Christopher Lennertz (’95) were winners in the 77th Emmy Awards, which recognize excellence in television programming and individual achievement. This year, there were a total of nine Thornton alumni nominated in the music composition and direction categories. David Bertok (GCRT… Continue reading Screen Scoring alumni win in 77th Emmy Awards
Sarah Trevino scored “The Map That Leads to You”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program alumna Sarah Trevino (MM ’18) scored Lasse Hallström’s film, The Map That Leads to You, released August 20 on Prime Video. An adaptation of the novel of the same name by Joseph Monninger, the movie follows Heather (Madelyn Cline), a young woman who embarks on a European adventure and meets… Continue reading Sarah Trevino scored “The Map That Leads to You”
Quenton Blache featured on Sphinx Virtuosi album, “American Mirror”
USC Thornton Composition, Cello Performance and Screen Scoring alum Quenton Blache (BM ’23, MM ’24) is one of the featured composers on Sphinx Virtuosi’s album, American Mirror, released on August 29 via Deutsche Grammophon. The album opens with Blache’s piece “Habari Gani,” an ode to the ideals of unity and fellowship. American Mirror includes new… Continue reading Quenton Blache featured on Sphinx Virtuosi album, “American Mirror”
Chanda Dancy scored Yaniv Raz’s film “Eternal Return”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program graduate Chanda Dancy (GRCT ‘04) scored Yaniv Raz’s film Eternal Return, premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 8. Starring Naomi Scott, Kit Harington and Simon Callow, the film depicts an adventurous trio journeying back through time in search of the power to love again. *** Courtesy of… Continue reading Chanda Dancy scored Yaniv Raz’s film “Eternal Return”
Screen Scoring alumni selected for BMI Composer Lab
USC Thornton Screen Scoring alumni Andrew Asemokai (‘23), Emiliano Mazzenga (‘20), Tan Onwimon (‘23) and Ishaan Tyagi (‘23) were selected for the inaugural BMI Composer Lab, a program designed to foster a new generation of voices in media music. Overseen by Peter Golub and Tracy McKnight, the Lab includes mentorship by some of today’s leading… Continue reading Screen Scoring alumni selected for BMI Composer Lab
Ludwig Göransson featured in L.A. Times on the making of Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program graduate Ludwig Göransson (GCRT ’08) was featured in a Los Angeles Times article about the creative process behind Ryan Coogler’s horror film, Sinners, released on April 18. The film was heralded as “a culmination of [Göransson and Coogler’s] unique creative partnership, a deeply personal celebration of their shared love of… Continue reading Ludwig Göransson featured in L.A. Times on the making of Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”
Raashi Kulkarni Composed Score for “A Nice Indian Boy”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program alumna Raashi Kulkarni (MM ’18, GCRT ’16) composed the score for the film, A Nice Indian Boy, released on April 4. Kulkarni’s score blends rich Indian musical elements and Western orchestral traditions, while also balancing Bollywood influences with a modern pop sensibility. The film is an adaptation of a 15-year-old… Continue reading Raashi Kulkarni Composed Score for “A Nice Indian Boy”
Chanda Dancy composed score for “One of Them Days”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program graduate Chanda Dancy (GRCT ‘04) composed the score for the comedy film One of Them Days, released on January 17. Starring Keke Palmer and SZA, the film follows two roommates who go to extreme lengths to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact. Dancy is an accomplished film and TV… Continue reading Chanda Dancy composed score for “One of Them Days”
Michael McCuistion
Michael McCuistion is an Emmy Award-winning composer who writes for film, television, multimedia and the concert hall. Nominated for 10 Emmy Awards and five Annie Awards, he also composed and conducted the music for the Oscar-winning short film My Mother Dreams The Satan’s Disciples In New York. McCuistion holds a bachelor’s degree with highest honors… Continue reading Michael McCuistion