Sami Freeman

About Sami Freeman

I’m a composer with a focus on film, immersive storytelling, and emotionally resonant sound. My work blends musicality with narrative sensitivity—creating scores that honor story, memory, and mood. I aim to deepen the emotional arc of every project I touch.I’m also the co-founder of Gooroo Music, a San Francisco-based team specializing in custom music and licensing. At Gooroo, I manage operations, sales, marketing, and a talented crew of composers and audio engineers. We’ve delivered original music and sound for brands like Netflix, Adobe, Pokémon GO, YouTube, and The Macallan, always with speed, heart, and creative precision.Prior to Gooroo, I led national field marketing campaigns at Sir Kensington’s, where I built and scaled programs that connected with communities in meaningful, memorable ways.At the core of all my work—whether composing, producing, or leading—is a commitment to thoughtful collaboration and telling stories that stay with people.

Experience

1. Music Composer

   Independent Music Producer, Composer

   Jan 2009 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   SELECTED PROJECTS & INSTALLATIONSThe Dolphin Club — Score for short film about the first women swimmers in San Francisco’s BayCatch Me — Soundtrack featured at the San Francisco International Airport’s Art GalleryMotherhood — Film score exploring the grief and joy of early motherhoodSpace Bath — 22-min immersive piece on dreams, death, and the subconscious; featured in yoga workshops, Dolby Atmos sessions, and a contemporary dance filmZoe: A Surf Story — Composer; winner of Best Documentary Short at the Chicago International Film FestivalIf I Were You — Winner, Best Soundtrack, Cinedanza Festival (Italy)Mouthpiece — Composer; featured at Palm Springs ShortFestRe-entrification — Original score for feature documentary on Bay Area gentrification and homelessness (KQED)Novelle — Neoclassical piano work featured by Spotify as a Best New Classical releaseHowl — 2022 ambient singer-songwriter album (piano, vocals, sound design)Mill Valley Film Festival — Trailer music composerRoad to L’Étape du Tour — Narrative indie film (currently in scoring)

Education

• University of Vancouver, British Colombia

  Music Therapy Certification, Music Therapy/Therapist

• University of California, Los Angeles

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), World Arts and Cultures

  2005 — 2009