Samuel Ostroff

Samuel Ostroff’s compositions reflect a "sensitivity and lyricism beyond his years" (San Francisco Composer's Chamber Orchestra). With diverse influences spanning Joe Hisaishi, Maurice Ravel, and Brad Mehldau, his music incorporates elements of classical music, golden age film scores, and indie rock.

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In 2024, Sam co-scored Emmy award-winning HBO series "We're Here." He scored a national ad campaign for Shutterfly, Inc., as well as short films premiering at festivals like NFFTY, LA Shorts, SXSW, etc. Other projects to which he's contributed music include HBO "Swiping America" and Apple short doc "Poached," directed by David Gelb ("Chef's Table").

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Sam is also an active classical music composer. His piece "Latitudes" was composed for and premiered by yMusic (Classical Billboard #1 for 43 weeks). Other works include "Allegro for String Quartet" and "Two Landscapes" (winners of the U.S. National Foundation for the Arts' YoungArts competition) and "Caro Son Tua Cosí" premiered by Hila Plitmann (GRAMMY Winner, Best Classical Vocal Performance).

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As a producer, arranger, and engineer, Sam has worked with artists across genres, collaborating with artists like eymii, Vincent Lima, and Louis Cole.

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Sam received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California, where he was mentored by composers including Ted Hearne, Vince Mendoza, and Thomas Newman. When not writing music, Sam can be found hiking, surfing, and playing with his dog, Joy, and his hamster, Mocha.