Charlene Soo

Charlene Soo is a media composer and singer-songwriter from Singapore, based in Los Angeles. Known for her melodic, theme-driven approach to orchestral and electronic scoring, her work has received recognition in international composition competitions, winning ScoreLive London 2025, and earning finalist placements at the Music+Sound Awards and the European Recording Orchestra Call for Scores.

Her recent projects include the feature film Meeting Marsha, directed by McKenzie Goodwin, and Aftershock, a space documentary directed by Collin Nelson and co-composed with Andreu Diport. The score was recorded in Budapest with a 59-piece orchestra and studio musicians in Los Angeles, and has since received international accolades, including a Music+Sound Award nomination. She is also part of the music department for Honor of Kings, contributing to one of the world’s leading AAA game franchises.

Charlene’s music has been recorded by AFM musicians at iconic stages including Warner Bros. and Evergreen Studios, and performed internationally in venues such as the Tung Auditorium. Drawing inspiration from composers including John Williams, Ennio Morricone, Maurice Ravel, and Hildur Guðnadóttir, her work spans film, games, and interactive media.

A graduate of the University of Southern California’s Screen Scoring master’s program, Charlene also holds a joint honours degree in Music and Communication from the University of Liverpool, and previously studied Electronic Music and Sound Design at the University of Western Australia. Having worked across four continents, she brings a global perspective and a deep commitment to storytelling through music