While most film composers choose to work exclusively with either major studios or independent filmmakers, Kelvin Galloza has spent 15 years deliberately keeping a foot in both worlds. His recent attendance at the Oscars, the Popsugar after-party and the iHeartRadio Music Awards marks another milestone for a composer whose work has appeared in projects ranging from major Hollywood blockbusters to small-scale indie and fan films.
Galloza’s catalog demonstrates an unusual range. His film scoring work includes music featured in major productions like The Current War and the video game like Rayman Origins, alongside commitments to independent projects that most award-winning composers might overlook. His latest score for Jason Voorhees Nightmares Fan Film directed by Aaron Carlson is now available on all mayor streaming platforms and the entire Horrorverse created by CCC Studios now surpasses a million views on YouTube. He is also wrapping up the Rom-Com A Couple of Secrets directed by Nicholas Pallos and is already scheduled to worked on several more feature films this year and early 2027.
From Scoring to Studio Leadership
Beyond individual projects, Galloza has taken on a broader role as Head of Music and Sound for CCC Studios, a production company where he oversees the entire audio department. The position represents a shift from freelance composer to studio executive, though he continues to take on scoring assignments.
His approach to accessibility in the industry goes beyond just accepting projects from independent filmmakers. Galloza is developing a new platform under his studio Lunarscape Audio that aims to streamline collaboration between composers, sound editors, dialogue editors, sound designers, ADR mixers, producers, and directors. The platform would allow these professionals to work on projects together without the typical complications of file exchanges and expensive cloud storage services.
Expanding Into Production
Galloza has also announced plans to move into film production himself. He’s working on a Western titled The Stranger, with production scheduled to begin in late 2026 or early 2027. The project represents a significant expansion of his role in the industry, moving from composer-for-hire to producer with creative control.
The dual track he’s maintained throughout his career—working simultaneously with major studios and independent creators—has positioned him differently than most composers at his level. While many focus exclusively on big-budget projects once they’ve achieved a certain status, Galloza continues to score fan films alongside commercial music production for blockbusters.
For entrepreneurs and entertainment industry professionals watching his trajectory, Galloza represents a model of building a career without limiting options. His upcoming collaboration platform through Lunarscape Audio suggests he’s applying the same accessibility principle to the technical infrastructure of film production itself, attempting to remove barriers that currently separate professionals of different budget levels.
