NEWS
EmmoLei Sankofa Scores ‘Undercard’, Newport Beach Film Festival Premiere
EmmoLei Sankofa (she/her) has scored the feature film Undercard, directed by Tamika Miller, which will have its west coast premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 20, 2025. The film stars and is produced by Wanda Sykes.
Caleb and Brian Chan Score ‘Boston Blue’ on CBS
Caleb Chan and Brian Chan are scoring the upcoming CBS police procedural Boston Blue, a spin-off of the wildly popular CBS series Blue Bloods which ran for fourteen seasons before being cancelled earlier this year. The series is executive produced by Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier and stars Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Spectra Creative Agency values the importance of promoting visibility to underrepresented composers to broaden narrative horizons and multicultural authenticity within the film and television industry. We’re proud to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by showcasing and celebrating our client Geneviève Gros-Louis (Huron-Wendat), who is paving a path for more Indigenous representation in the music community.
2026 Grammy® FYC
Please consider these submissions from Spectra Creative Agency clients Michael Paraskevas, Geneviève Gros-Louis, and Akira Kosemura for your first-round Grammy® voting.
‘The Secret Lives of Animals’ Soundtrack Released, Music by Kyle Rodriguez
Apple has released The Secret Lives of Animals (Original Series Soundtrack), music by Kyle Rodriguez, on all platforms via Platoon. The soundtrack album is now streaming everywhere.
2025 SOCAN Awards Winners: Caleb & Brian Chan, Peter Chapman
Spectra Creative Agency clients Peter Chapman, Caleb Chan, and Brian Chan won awards at the 2025 SOCAN Awards.
‘Believers: Boston Red Sox’ Released on ESPN, Music Supervision by Jackie Westfall
Believers: Boston Red Sox, the three-part docuseries music supervised by Jackie Westfall, is out now on ESPN, directed by Gotham Chopra and Lauren Fisher, executive produced by Ben Affleck, and produced by Religion of Sports and Artists Equity.
Geneviève Gros-Louis Releases ‘A Savage Art’ Soundtrack
Geneviéve Gros-Louis has released the original motion picture soundtrack to the feature documentary A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant, a film by Bill Banowsky and Paul O’Bryan, following its limited theatrical release by Magnolia Pictures.
‘Plainclothes’ In Theaters, Emily Wells’ Soundtrack Out Now
Plainclothes has kicked off its theatrical run, and Emily Wells has released her original motion picture soundtrack from the film, featuring her score and original song “My San Francisco”.
Caleb and Brian Chan Win CASMA for ‘North of North’
Caleb and Brian Chan have won the Canadian Screen Music Award (CASMA) for Best Original Score, Comedy Series or Special for their score from the hit Netflix series North of North.
Geneviève Gros-Louis Releases ‘Courage’ Soundtrack
Geneviéve Gros-Louis has released the original motion picture soundtrack to the short film Courage, directed by Eric Michael Hernandez, following its premiere at the 2025 HollyShorts Film Festival.
Spectra Clients at the 2025 HollyShorts Film Festival
The 21st HollyShorts Film Festival includes official selections scored by EmmoLei Sankofa (Are You Fucking Kidding Me?!), Tangelene Bolton (Better Life), and Geneviève Gros-Louis (Courage).
‘Late Fame’ Premieres at Venice and New York, Music Supervision by Taylor Rowley
Late Fame, music supervised by Taylor Rowley (she/her), will have its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and its North American premiere at the 63rd New York Film Festival. The film is directed by Kent Jones, produced by Killer Films, and stars Willem Dafoe and Greta Lee.
Kyle Rodriguez Receives Daytime Emmy Award Nomination for 'The Secret Lives of Animals'
Kyle Rodriguez (he/him) has been nominated for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition at the 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards for his score to the BBC Studios-produced Apple TV+ series The Secret Life of Animals.
‘I Wish You All The Best’, Scored by Brad Oberhofer, Gets Theatrical Release
Lionsgate is releasing I Wish You All The Best, the directorial debut of writer/director Tommy Dorfman, in theaters on November 7, 2025 with a heartfelt original score by Brad Oberhofer. The film stars Corey Fogelmanis, Alexandra Daddario, Cole Sprouse, and Lena Dunham.
Spectra Creative Agency Celebrates Pride Month 2025
As a queer-owned company, Spectra Creative Agency is thrilled to highlight and celebrate the LGBTQ+ talent on our roster this Pride Month!
‘A Savage Art’ Premieres at DC/DOX, Score by Geneviève Gros-Louis
The feature documentary A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant, scored by Geneviève Gros-Louis (she/her), had its world premiere at the 2025 DC/DOX festival. The film is directed by Bill Banowsky and follows the life and impact of famed political cartoonist Pat Oliphant as told through interviews with Pat, his family, friends, and colleagues.
Out Now: Dora The Explorer 25th Anniversary Album Feat. Song by Abby Diamond
Nickelodeon has released The Great Dora Fiesta: 25th Anniversary Tribute Album in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Dora The Explorer. The album features a new rendition of the song “I’m A Grumpy Old Troll” from the Dora series co-produced and performed by Abby Diamond (she/her).
For Your 2025 Emmy® Consideration
Emmy® nomination voting is underway and we’re thrilled to have two Spectra Creative Agency clients with projects on the ballot! Michael Paraskevas is on the ballot for Outstanding Original Music Composition for a Series for ‘Agatha All Along’ and Jackie Westfall is on the ballot for Outstanding Music Supervision for ‘Simone Biles Rising’.
‘I Want To Feel Fun’ Tribeca Premiere, Score by Tangelene Bolto
Tangelene Bolton (she/her) has composed the original score for I Want To Feel Fun, directed by Jessica Sanders and starring Esther Povitsky, Avi Rothman, and Simon Rex, which will have its World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, June 13, 2025.