About
Anisha Thomas is a multi award-winning composer, music producer, pianist, businesswoman, global keynote speaker and educator, based in Sydney and LA.
With a career spanning over 10 years in the entertainment industry, Anisha has over 40 international film/tv composer credits that include a range of films, documentaries, TV/web shows, and branded/advertising campaigns with clients such as Amazon Web Services and Apple. Her work in the tech industry focuses on XR/Spatial Computing, web3 and gaming, composing music and creating soundscapes for these platforms and their immersive applications and gaming experiences.
In 2018 Anisha won the Best Original Score award at the Made in the West Festival for her film score for Academy Award Qualifying Film, Three Feet Deep. She is also regularly invited to be an adjudicator for various award-giving panels having judged the APRA AMCOS and AGSC Screen Music Awards since 2019. In 2020 Anisha received a Best Original Score Award nomination for the multi-award winning short film ‘Display Homes’, at the Changing Face International Film Festival. She was also the recipient of the WIFT Australia Award for Best Australian Female Creative at the SF3 film festival, in recognition of her achievements in film and television and for her advocacy and contribution for women and minorities.
In 2021 Anisha was also nominated for Best TV Theme Music at the 2021 Antenna Awards for her work on the TV/Webseries ‘Welcome to the Family’. She was also nominated for her score for the Award winning film Mungo at the New Creator Film Award.
Anisha’s Film/TV composer credits include So I Married Myself, Get a Life Alright, A Bad Influence, and Equal the Contest, which have been aired and featured on TV and streamed internationally on platforms such as ABC Australia, Channel 9 Australia, CBC Canada, Amazon Prime (US and Australia) and Apple TV (worldwide).
To further her advocacy for greater diversity and inclusivity in the entertainment and tech industry, Anisha founded and also runs Sound-how. Sound-how prides itself as a social enterprise and a platform for minorities and marginalized individuals, to provide world-class sound and music production services and expertise through their outreach, educational and mentorship programs for the wider community.
Through Sound-how she has worked with other social organizations such as Bus Stop Films and Diversity Arts Australia. Anisha is often invited to give talks and masterclasses regarding her work as a minority screen music composer, having also been featured as a guest lecturer at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
As a global keynote speaker and educator, Anisha gives talks, seminars and masterclasses regarding her work in the tech and entertainment industry as a minority composer and the founder of Sound-how. She has been a guest lecturer at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (University of Sydney), as well as working closely with non for profit organizations such as Bus Stop Films and Diversity Arts Australia.
Anisha has also worked with acclaimed Australian ensembles such as the Australian Art Orchestra and Blush Opera, composing for various government-funded projects. Her music and performances have also been featured at acclaimed venues such as the Sydney Opera House as well as part of various dance projects most notably at the Bangarra Dance Theatre.
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FEATURED PROJECTS
Selected Screen Credits
Mungo (2021)
Genre: Children’s Drama, Short Film
Director: Leonie Kelly
Production Company: Farmgate Productions
Get a Life, Alright (2021)
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Feature Film
Director: Joy Hopwood
Production Company: Joyhouse Productions
Confessions from the Friendzone (2020)
Genre: Comedy TV/Webseries
Creator: Raychel McKelvey
Director: Marianne Haaland
We Regret to Inform You (2020)
Genre: Branded Documentary webseries
Client: Hudson Recruitment/Amazon Web Services
Production Company: Jaded Belle Production
The Nearing of Jordyn Simmons (2020)
Genre: LGBTI Drama Short Film
Director: Jeremiah Nikols
Genre: Comedy
Director: Luke Newnham
Production Company: Nighthawk Productions
Meeting Time (2020)
Genre: Campaign Short Film
Director: Elisa Cristallo
Genre: Psychological Drama/Thriller, Short Film
Director: Dan Walls
Production Company: Whatever Will Be Films
Accolades: Nomination for Best Original Score at Changing Face International Film Festival
A Bad Influence (2020)
Genre: Comedy/Drama, Feature Film
Director: Andreas Toumbas
Production Company: Bad Seed Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Short Film
Director: Rachael Belle Myers
Production Company: Jaded Belle Productions
Genre: Drama, Short Film.
Director: Eammon Hawke
Welcome to the Family (2019)
Genre: Webseries
Created by: Elisa Cristallo
Produced by: Nuh Productions
Accolades: Nomination for Best TV Theme, Antenna TV Awards.
Genre: Experimental Short Art Film
Director: Tessa Muskett
Genre: Thriller/Crime, Short Film
Director: Rachael Belle Myers
Accolades: Best Original Score, Made in the West
My Friend Has a Giant Golden Clitoris (2018)
Genre: Documentary
Director: Julia Landrey
Prey (2018)
Genre: Drama, Short film
Director: Joseph Guinto
The Bench Series (2017)
Genre: TV series
Created by Tim Fox & Justina Ward
Produced by The Hub Studio
Curated Illusions (2017)
Genre: Drama, Short Film
Director: Rachael Belle Myers
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Short Film
Directors: Tessa Muskett & Chris Dunstan
Vegan is a Dirty Word (2017)
Genre: Documentary
Director: Marie Butler-Cole
Genre: Drama, Short Film
Director: Tessa Muskett
Jimbra (2016)
Genre: Drama, Short film
Director: Jason Ide
Coyotes (2016)
Genre: Drama, Short film
Director: Sinan Cevik
Transcending Gender (2016)
Genre: Documentary
Director: Alex Yujin
World Peace and a Pony (2015)
Genre: Comedy, Feature Film
Director: West
At Home with the Snarks (2015)
Genre: Comedy, Short film
Director: Suzanne Rath
OTHER SELECTED PROJECTS AND CREDITS
2021
US Food and Lifestyle Podcast produced and presented by Nora Vetter.
2020
2017
'Mirrors'
Composer: Commissioned solo flute work for Australian flautist, Karen Anson.
‘Justice4Mums’
Composer: Music for podcast, written by Suzanne Rath.
2016
Creative Forum – ‘I heart my body’ (Celebrating International Women’s Day)
Composer: Supported by the Fairfield City Council with the Social Change through Creativity Grant program. Composed music for dance production of women in the local community.
2015
Bangarra Dance Theatre
Composer & Performer: ‘Naayika’ – Collaboration with Dancer Aruna Ghandi.
Parramatta Lanes Festival
Composer & Performer: ‘Naayika’ – Collaboration with Dancer Aruna Ghandi.
Australian Art Orchestra Residency
Composer & Performer: Collaborated, performed and composed with international artists from India and Australia
2014
Sydney Popcorn Festival
Composer & Performer: Performed and composed for local cultural festival.
2013 & 2014
Parramasla
Sound Artist/Composer/Performer:
Sound Installation 'Kundalikrta' exhibited. Also performed and composed for international cultural festival.
2013
Vivid
Sound Artist/Composer:
Sound Installation 'Kundalikrta' exhibited.
2012
Selves
Composer:
Wrote music for You Move Company’s dance production
2011
Premier of Emerging Composers
Composer:
'Rasa Lila' - Original Work for Flute Ensemble premiered at the Opera House.
Testimonials
““Anisha followed up with me after a networking event to inquire further about my mention of needing music for a podcast I was working on. And I’m so happy she did! Not only did her reach out nudge me to take further action on my podcast idea but it also allowed me to discover how wonderful she is to work with! I was incredibly impressed with her professionalism, clear communication, kindness, creativity, flexibility and even encouragement during the development process. And the resulting whimsical original tracks were the cherry on top! If you are in need of original music for Film, TV, Advertising, Podcasts, Corporate, VR/AR, Gaming, etc. I can’t recommend Anisha Thomas enough!””
““Anisha joined the A Bad Influence team at the beginning of 2020. She has brought so much energy and passion into the film, with her incredible dedication and professional attitude. Thank you for being such an invaluable part of the team!”
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““Anisha was the composer on Welcome to the Family and she created a wonderful score that so perfectly captured the tone and feel we were hoping for. Anisha was professional, passionate and lovely to work with!””
“Anisha is an outstanding young composer with an original voice in acoustic and electro-acoustic music. Her music is wonderfully direct, touching the deepest core of human expression. Anisha is not afraid to take risks, guided by an innate musicality that ensures that her music is fresh and satisfying.
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“Anisha Thomas is a talented film composer and a consummate industry professional. I had the pleasure of working with her on ‘The Taint’, a short film I directed for my Masters in Media Arts and Production at UTS. Anisha brought great skill and sensitivity to the project, delivering a beautiful score that worked to heighten the suspense needed for the film, contributing to its success as a psychological thriller. She easily met all deadlines and was open to making any adjustments required. I would strongly recommend her to anyone needing a music professional for their film or TV project.”
“Thank you Anisha for your creative work. Your understanding of music composition has benefited the work. Looking forward to working with you again.”
“Anisha Thomas is a very talented and dedicated composer and performer. I have worked with her on my dance projects and we had a great working relationship, most importantly we enjoyed creating and performing together! She understands and appreciates the nuances of composing music for dance, especially in the context of a cross-cultural project. She brings in immense value and is highly focussed and committed to making any of the projects she undertakes a success. Strongly recommend her if you’re looking for some great music.”
“Anisha has worked for me as a composer for a short film produced last year. She is professional to work with, prompt with delivering on tasks required of her, but most importantly an extremely talented musician. I consider myself extremely lucky to have her music as part of my project, and hope to have her on board again in the future.”
Contact
Anisha Thomas
anisha@anishathomas.com
0407 609 262