What I Do
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About Me
Tom Foster is a Boston-based film composer, audiovisual producer, and post-production specialost whose work blends emotional storytelling with a refined technical craft. Originally from South Africa, he has shaped sound and film for stories ranging from intimate character pieces to large-scale environmental documentaries, collaborating with organizations and creatives such as Netflix, UNESCO, HarperCollins, the Save Our Seas Foundation, and renowned voices including Dr. Jane Goodall and Yo-Yo Ma.
Alongside composing, Tom directs, shoots, and mixes; owning post-production end-to-end for podcasts and documentary video. His scores mix acoustic instruments with electronic textures, built around whatever the scene actually needs - sometimes that's a single melody carrying the whole film, sometimes it's just texture sitting under a scene. He works closely with directors and editors throughout, and cares more about serving the story than showing off the music.
Behind the Scenes
A few recent highlights from my work as a film composer, producer, and sound designer.