Teddy Blass

Composer for Film & TV

Sweet Death

In fall of 2024, Teddy will score SWEET DEATH for director Dan Marcus. Teddy and Dan worked together on the sci-fi short STREAMLINE, which most recently won Best Original Score at the Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles back in 2021. The new film is set for release in late 2024.

He Who Walks in Darkness

Later this year, Teddy will score a new horror short titled HE WHO WALKS IN DARKNESS. Directed by Juan del Rio, the film is about a demon who has been summoned to the Bronx. Teddy and Juan have worked together numerous times, from moody short films, to most recently creating spots for GRAMMARLY and the NBA. HE WHO WALKS IN DARKNESS will hit the festival circuit this fall.

Untitled Patient Safety Documentary

Teddy and director Mike Eisenberg will be reuniting to work on a new patient safety documentary that will serve as a spiritual sequel to TO ERR IS HUMAN. This new documentary will focus on the technologies that can save lives, and the innovators who are developing them. Funding for the feature has already been secured with a 2024 release planned.

Children of the Stars

In 2023, Teddy will score CHILDREN OF THE STARS for director Dan Marcus. Teddy and Dan worked together on the sci-fi short STREAMLINE, which most recently won Best Original Score at the Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles last year. The new film will star Jonathan Cahill (LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS) and is set for release in Fall 2024.

Independent Shorts Awards

Teddy’s score for the short film STREAMLINE won Best Original Score at the Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles this past weekend. Teddy was thrilled to have his work honored. As a result of COVID-19, screenings and ceremonies have been postponed, but the festival plans to have a giant screening for all the award-winning films in August.

Deep In My Heart by Breikthru

Teddy recently finished work on a dance record with EDM duo BREIKTHRU. Comprised of Sky Mareci and DJ Chino, BREIKTHRU is an emerging force in the house music scene with a couple sleeper hits already under their belt. The track also features vocals by R&B artist SAINT WADE. Teddy contributed lyrics and orchestration to the track — which will release this spring.

Kaleidosonik

Last year Teddy had an idea while on a trip to California; What if the plane he was on took a detour to the moon before landing back down in San Francisco? And thus KALEIDOSONIK was born. Flavored by idols like John Adams, Steve Reich, Hans Zimmer, and Olafur Arnalds, KALEIDOSONIK is a 5-minute sonic journey through space and time. Available on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, and other streaming platforms everywhere.

It Moves Slowly

Teddy is reuniting with director Keegan O’Brien for IT MOVES SLOWLY, a horror short about the tempestuous relationship between a man, his girlfriend, and his dead ex living in the closet.

Shadows

SHADOWS is a short film from director Keegan O’Brien about two brothers dealing with the loss of their parents – with a supernatural twist. Teddy was hired to write the score, which should be completed in May.

Crystal Ships

Teddy has begun writing music for a new mobile game titled CRYSTAL SHIPS. The game is a throwback to classic adventure games like THE SECRET OF MONKEY ISLAND and OREGON TRAIL. The game is passion project for Relapse LLC. programmer and designer Drew Haas. Teddy's music will use a collection of synths from the 80s, so don't expect a modern adventure score!

To Err is Human: A Patient Safety Documentary

TO ERR IS HUMAN is an upcoming documentary examining how the American health care system is responsible for an estimated 400,000 preventable deaths every year. Directed by Mike Eisenberg (WHOOP DREAMS, STITCHES) and featuring interviews with the leading minds in health care, the documentary is planned for a fall 2018 release.

Kaplan University Commercials

Teddy recently wrote music for 30-second and 15-second commercials highlighting Kaplan University's Cybersecurity, Homeland Security and Emergency Management programs. The commercials will be part of the University's online and digital campaigns.

The Believers: A Documentary Series

THE BELIEVERS is a 7-part documentary series for LAND O' LAKES. Spanning from dairy farmers in Delaware, to a tomato farmer in Kenya, this series takes a look at the inspirational people involved in farming, agriculture, and nutritional science across the globe. The series will be debuting online in installments over the remainder of the year.

NBA

Teddy recently scored a number of promotional videos for the National Basketball Association. Focusing on basketball and its role in the lives of young students, as well as the All Star weekend in Toronto, these videos will be part of a new online campaign.

Motives by Benjah

GRAMMY® Nominated Producer and Recording Artist BENJAH just released his senior album titled MOTIVES. This is his first release since his Top 5 iTunes genre charting album VANITY FARE in 2013. Teddy contributed additional production to the album, which is Teddy's first pop release since his 2009 remix for ACE OF BASE.

Shadow May Lie

Director Nate Watkin has selected Teddy to score his upcoming action film SHADOW MAY LIE. The film follows a man who awakens to dire circumstances with a mysterious caller hunting him down. He must then make a decision of fight or flight. The film has been selected to play at this year's FESTIVAL DE CANNES.

Whoop Dreams - Feature Length Documentary

WHOOP DREAMS is a feature length documentary that follows four guys around the Gathering of the Juggalos; a giant outdoor festival thrown by the INSANE CLOWN POSSE. Directed by Mike Eisenberg (STITCHES, HERE GOES NOTHING) and starring the members of the Filmdrunk.com podcast, the documentary is planned for release on March 6, 2014.

Streamline

Director Dan Marcus has tapped Teddy to score his upcoming film STREAMLINE. A dramatic science fiction thriller, STREAMLINE follows Max Sylow, a man haunted by traumatic memories. Max must confront his past while eluding mysterious pursuers. The film was written by Dan Marcus and David Hammond, and was filmed in Chicago. Audiences will be able to "Enter the Streamline" in 2014.

SeaWorld Commercial

Teddy recently wrote music for a 30-second commercial for national theme park chain SEAWORLD. The commercial is part of a new campaign highlighting the magical and wondrous nature of SEAWORLD ADVENTURE PARKS and their various national and online experiences.