Caleb Smedra is a film and media composer known for expressive and thematic scores that blend traditional orchestration with ethnic, historic sounds.
Originally trained as a concert pianist under the late Dr. Jovanni-Rey de Pedro (Samford University) and Dr. Victor Labenkse (PLNU), Caleb transitioned from performing to composing during the 2020 lockdowns. His debut concert piece, Over Baltic Seas, won the Piano Guild International Composition Contest.
In 2023, he studied under Olivia Singleton at The Logos Theatre (The Chronicles of Narnia, The Scarlet Pimpernel), where he composed and produced an original score for The Pilgrim’s Progress, a feature-length theatrical production with larger-than-life puppetry and epic battle sequences. The fantasy score features recurring character motifs and emotionally complex underscoring, receiving national acclaim for “creating terrifying scenes of cinematic quality.” (DC Theatre Arts) In 2025, he directed and scored the award-winning Viking short film Bringer of Light. Most recently, Caleb composed alongside Carlos Garcia (Agatha All Along, Antman: Quantumania) for the dark fantasy feature Tales of Ardenmore. Caleb has written for production music studios like Shockwave Sound, and enjoyed partnerships with film and animation studios like Brainy Pixel and CITC Productions.
Caleb writes primarily in Logic Pro and Dorico, and is adept at composition, arranging, and orchestration, having worked with conductor and orchestrator David Shipps (Call of Duty, Vikings, Star Wars: Outlaws). Caleb’s collaborative approach and understanding of the technical post-production process ensures that his work aligns seamlessly with a director's vision.
Based in Greenville, South Carolina, Caleb continues to work remotely with directors and producers nationwide. He’s always looking for the next project to pour himself into, and is particularly passionate about period dramas and medieval fantasy.
See a complete list of Caleb's scoring projects, or hear selected cues.
