Nami Melumad, Composer for Film, TV, Games & Media

Super excited to announce I am 1 of 11 talented women composers to present their music in a live concert, taking place October 30th, in The Ebell of Los Angeles. The music will be performed live to picture, by the Helix Collective. RSVP here!

It’s films like MINDGAME that remind me why I signed up for this career. MINDGAME is such a brilliant, mind-blowing thriller directed by Jamie Neese, whose work is no less than PERFECT. I can’t even begin to express how much I love this movie and the people behind it! Wrote about 26 min of score for it in 10 days. Here are pics from the mix. Here’s one of the main themes in the movie.

L to R: Sound mixer Peter Kelsey, Director Jamie Neese, Editor Dave Maurer myself and Producer Jay Holben

I’ve had the greatest time recording a 65-piece orchestra at Fox Studios – Newman Scoring Stage earlier this month. Can’t thank ASCAP enough for this incredible opportunity one can only dream of !

Super excited to attend the screening of two shorts I composed for: SO(U)L, short film directed by Alyssa Griego,
and Called Home, short film directed by Jason Piemnoppakao, at OUTFEST film festival

Here’s a taste of SO(U)L’s score:

(In)Visibile, is a unique film written & directed the talented, full of charisma filmmaker Rosser Goodman.
Rosser initiated the project in order to spread awareness, inclusion and diversity for those with disabilities. Disability needs visibility.

(In)Visibile is special also because everyone on board, cast & crew, contributed their time and talents:
Actors Bryan Dilbeck & Nina Bergman who gave beautiful, compelling performances with great chemistry between them.
The legendary cinematographer Brad Rushing , the highly skilled producers Sara Ataiiyan & Dawn Mallory, and the prolific costume designer and fashion designer, Oneita Parker, to name a few. I composed the music.
The project was initially developed for the Disability Film Challenge and was completed in 48 hours. After winning the Best Filmmaker Award, editor Renee Barron came on board to re-cut a festival version, which we are currently working on. More updates coming soon!

Here’s some of the music that I wrote for it:

Different Tone Underneath

Invisible

Visit The Disability Film Challenge Website.

AT LAST, a film by Anna Skrypka and ASCA FILMS, is doing really well on festivals. I’m happy to annouce that my score was nominated for Best Original Score @ Huston Comedy Film Festival. So honored!

At Last’s main theme. Enjoy!

I’m excited to have been invited by Jacques Thelemaque, the president of the Los Angeles film collective Filmmakers Alliance, to take part in the Post Production panel of the upcoming film-master class. I’ll share some thoughts and tips on how to add music to your film effectively.

The score for Strings of Hope, a movie by Eva Merz, is now completed and mixed.

Special thanks to the amazing soloists who brought the score to life:
Catherine Baker– Flute
Aaron Smith – Trumpet
Zach Pulse – Oboe & English Horn
And Alex Rosales García – Basson

You can listen to the Main Theme

As well as another track from the movie’s soundtrack – Inspirational Soup

Visit String of Hope’s website

There’s always a special place in my heart for Israeli filmmakers. I was more than happy to be on board when Adva Reichman, my dear friend and collaborator, wrote & directed a touching, beautiful film – SILHOUETTE- as part of her MFA studies in film directing at USC. In her film, Adva successfully deals with the difficult subject of breast cancer, and finds the right tone and balance for creating a delicate drama that leaves the audience emotionally moved.

SILHOUETTE premiered in May 16′, and I can’t wait too see what Adva will be directing. She is going to be BIG one day.

The score of Silhouette was recorded by following great musicians:
Aaron Smith – Trumpet
Jen Schwartz – Violin
Mike Lis– Guitar
Ana Barreiro – Drums
Yours truly- Piano

Here’s a sneak peak from the soundtrack: