Award winning composer, Steve Hudson, has written music for the stage and for film in which he has explored orchestral, pop, rock, jazz, and everything in between, to create an individual sound that connects with the viewer and listener.
His most recent film, A Still Water Runs Deep (Director Abessi Akhamie) premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. His score for the film, Black Girl in Paris by director Kiandra Parks, was an official selection at the American Black Film Festival, and was featured on HBO. Hudson performed as a pianist on The Immigrant (currently on Prime Video), and has composed scores for over a dozen films and documentaries.
When composing for film, Hudson’s goal is always to have the music create an environment where the scene jumps off the screen. Steve works closely with film directors to realize their vision, and create music that resonates emotionally with the audience in fun and unexpected ways.
Still Water Runs Deep
Writer/Director: Abbesi Akhamie
Starring: Yemi Adebiyi, Rita Edward, and Toyin Oshinaike
A powerful and poetic short film, Still Water Runs Deep takes place in Nigeria and is about a father searching for his son, and so much more. It’s world premier was at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Black Girl in Paris
Writer/Director: Kiandra Parks
Original Book Author: Author Shay Youngblood
Starring: Tracey Hegins, Zaraah Abrahams
Twenty-three year old Eden comes to Paris, following in the footsteps of her literary icon James Baldwin, in search of inspiration to write her first novel. Her naiveté and desire for adventure leads her on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and uninhibited sexual freedom. Down on her luck Eden meets Luce, a street smart prostitute who quickly takes Eden under her wing. The two embark on a whirlwind adventure that leads Eden to unforeseen circumstances. Black Girl in Paris was selected to be shown in the American Black Film Festival. The film premiered on HBO, and is now on Prime Video.
The Immigrant
Director: James Gray
Composer: Christopher Spelman
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Marion Cottilard, and Jeremy Renner
In the story of Ewa, a recent immigrant to America who falls prey to a charming but wicked man who forces her into prostitution. Steve performed bar room piano pieces in the film.
The Nearest Human Being
Director: Marco Coppola
Starring: Charlie Hofheimer, Natalia Dyer, and Leticia Peres
Devin’s struggles between an office job he hates and a pitiful career as an actor get worse when his beautiful girlfriend Jasmine decides to stop hoping he can ever turn into “serious relationship” material. She seizes the opportunity to try new experiences but soon her reckless single life induces Jasmine to question herself. Steve recorded Bach’s BWV 974, Adago, an arrangement of music from Alessandro Marcello for the film.