Biography

Charles Humenry is a French composer, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist who now finds himself living in Los Angeles, CA.

Growing up in Paris, France, his life was always intertwined with music. It started with learning classical piano at a young age and les to studying at acclaimed institutions like the American School of Modern Music in Paris and Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.

Charles has spent the last few years writing music for films, theater, and advertising. He has had the privilege of collaborating with Jon Bon Jovi to fusion the artist's song with the score in Oscar Nominee Josh Aronson's documentary "To Be of Service".

He has closely collaborated with the playwright Dylan Guerra on many plays including "Find Him" and "Lisa" performed in New York City at theaters like Ars Nova and the Lee Strasberg Theater.

Charles keeps producing and playing with artists he admires like Casey McQuillen, The Altogether, Emily Anderson and Joe Holt. He is one half of the indie band Black Alder.
- IMDb mini biography by: Charles Humenry

Golden Horse Award-winning composer Charles Humenry is a French-born, Los Angeles-based composer, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work lives at the intersection of story and sound. He won Best Original Score at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards for his work on Lucky Lu, directed by Lloyd Lee Choi - a defining moment that reflects his instinct for emotional clarity and cinematic depth. A story-driven composer at heart, Charles builds each score through experimentation and ego-less collaboration with directors and artists. Whether crafting a sweeping orchestral landscape or restrained, textural minimalism, he composes with one purpose: to articulate what words and images cannot. His music doesn't just accompany a film - it reveals its inner life. His work has premiered at major international festivals including Cannes, Sundance, Berlinale, SXSW, Busan, and TIFF, resonating with audiences across cultures. Drawing from a rich musical background that spans classical, jazz, and contemporary traditions, Charles is currently at work on his debut classical album - an intimate reflection of the diverse influences that continue to shape his evolving voice.
- IMDb mini biography by: Charles Humenry