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Sherri Chung | |
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 Sherri Chung during the celebration of Málaga Film Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Queens, New York U.S. |
| Genres | Film score, video game music |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | sherrichung.com |
Sherri Chung is an American film and television composer, pianist, vocalist, and songwriter known for her work in film and television. She has gained recognition for her scores in series such as Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Based on a True Story, and Found, as well as films like Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase , Divorce In The Black and The Lost Husband. The score received a nomination for Outstanding Original Score for an Independent Film at the Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards, earning Chung his first career nomination.[1]
In 2022, she became the first woman elected as governor of the Music Branch Peer Group of the Television Academy.[2] She has contributed to a variety of genres, earning recognition for her compositions and collaborations. In 2024, Sherri Chung was nominated for Breakthrough Composer of the Year at the IFMCA Awards. Chung's composition for the documentary The Other Side of Home was shortlisted for Best Short Documentary at the 2017 Oscars. In 2024, she was nominated for the International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) Breakthrough Composer of the Year.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Sherri Chung, born in Queens, New York, developed an interest in music from an early age. She received classical piano training and was involved in musical activities such as jazz band performances and church music. Her interest in composition began in early adolescence, inspired by Michael Kamen's score for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Chung earned a bachelor's degree in Music Composition and Theory from Jacksonville University in 2001,[4] followed by graduate studies in the Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television program at the University of Southern California. During her time at USC, she met composer Blake Neely, with whom she has since collaborated on multiple projects.[5]
Career
[edit]Sherri Chung began her career in television, contributing music to animated series such as Family Guy and American Dad before moving into composing original scores. She later collaborated with composer Blake Neely on several series, including Supergirl, Arrow, and The Flash.[6][7]
Her other television work includes composing for Riverdale,[8] Batwoman, and Kung Fu. On Riverdale, she co-developed a distinctive musical style referred to as "swamp goth" for the character Gargoyle King, reflecting her approach to character-specific themes.[9]
In 2023, Sherri Chung composed the original score for the Peacock series Based on a True Story, a dark comedy thriller created by Craig Rosenberg. She noted that the scoring approach focused on balancing the show's narrative shifts and character moments without overshadowing the dialogue.[10] In 2024, her work included contributions to Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, and the NBC series Found.[11][12]
Chung's film work includes scores for Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (2019), The Lost Husband (2020), and Divorce in the Black (2024). Her work on The Lost Husband earned her a nomination from the Society of Composers and Lyricists for Best Score for an Independent Studio Film. and the Netflix documentary series The Keepers. She has also released two original music albums and performs with her band in Los Angeles.[7]
Awards and recognition
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Oscars Academy Awards | Best Short Documentary | The Other Side of Home | Nominated | [3] |
| 2021 | Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards | Outstanding Original Score for an Independent Film | The Lost Husband | Nominated | |
| 2024 | International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) | Breakthrough Composer of the Year | The American Society of Magical Negroes | Nominated | |
| 2025 | Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Best Music Direction And Composition for An Animated Program | Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai | Nominated | [13] |
Selected Discography/filmography
[edit]Film:
- Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (2019)
- The Lost Husband (2020)
- Divorce in the Black (2024)
Television:
- Riverdale (2017-2023)
- Batwoman (2019)
- Kung Fu (2021)
- Based on a True Story (2023)
- Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (2024)
- Found (2024)
Singles
- Not a Killer
- Like Romeo and Juliet
- I Was in Love once
References
[edit]- ^ Sgammato, Greg (2021-02-01). "Nominees Announced for 2nd Annual SCL Awards". Society of Composers & Lyricists. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (2022-01-31). "Television Academy Elects Sherri Chung as First Female Music Branch Governor (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
- ^ a b "Sherri Chung". Television Academy. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
- ^ "Sherri Chung '01". www.ju.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
- ^ Lim, Jeremy (November 10, 2021). "Composer Sherri Chung on her career and what working on 'Kung Fu' has meant to her – Asian CineVision". www.asiancinevision.org. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
- ^ "San Diego Comic-Con 2019 – Panel 'Musical Anatomy of a Superhero – 7th Edition'". SoundTrackFest. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ a b "Interview with Sherri Chung & Cindy O'Connor – Composers | On The Fly Filmmaking - Marielou Mandl". 2019-05-16. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ MacLeish, Jessica (2019-01-31). "Meet the Woman Helping Bring to Life Riverdale's Gargoyle King". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
- ^ babrams (2020-06-18). "Composer Sherri Chung on Batwoman, Riverdale & More". Motion Picture Association. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ Topel, Fred (2024-06-10). "Composer Sherri Chung Used Typewriter, Unusual Instruments For Her 'Based On A True Story' Score – Sound & Screen TV". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ Danoff, Owen (2023-05-26). "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai Composer On Continuing A Legacy". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ Zalben, Alex (2025-04-10). "Tze Chun And Sherri Chung Discuss 'Gremlins: The Wild Batch's New Batch Of Episodes". Comic Book Club. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (2024-12-12). "Children's & Family Emmys 2024 Nominations: 'Percy Jackson,' 'Sesame Street,' 'Spiderwick Chronicles' Lead; Ceremony Moves to March". Variety. Retrieved 2025-05-30.