Austin Hammonds

With a masterful command of neo-classical orchestral writing, composer Austin Hammonds offers a fresh take on a timeless sound. Drawing from a deep well of musical influences spanning centuries, Hammonds intricately bridges colors and textures of the past and the present, evoking nostalgia and delivering a new yet familiar perspective on the enduring beauty of orchestral music, continuing a tradition of craft in film, TV, and video games alike. His portfolio encompasses a diverse range of scores across an array of projects, including acclaimed works in film, TV series, video games, and documentaries. Most recently Hammonds scored Asteria Film’s upcoming breakout animation ChikaBoom!. Also Noteworthy among his credits are the score for BBC's Eden: Untamed Planet, Emmy-nominated documovie Fight The Power by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the History Channel, alongside contributions to Netflix's Outer Banks, Tyler Perry's Madea's Destination Wedding, and Xbox's exclusive title Redfall, from Bethesda and Arkane Studios. Additionally collaborating with up and coming independent filmmakers on films like Por La Vida and Santastein, Hammonds continues to further his craft with trusted collaborators looking for the rich orchestral scoring he provides. Hammonds remains steadfast in his dedication to projects that allow him to explore the full range of musical expression. Whether crafting traditional, orchestral landscapes for film or the concert hall, or expanding the role of orchestra in modern and less-traditional cinematic scores, he is driven by a profound belief in the power of collaboration. "The true essence of our craft ultimately lies in collaboration," he affirms. "It's a truly exhilarating journey, breathing life into a new score with people who trust and push you to bring your best. Irrespective of medium or genre, the process of creation is a perpetual source of inspiration.