Hello! My name is Ben Allendorf, and I'm from North Smithfield, Rhode Island! I've loved movies and music since I was 5 years old, and it's a great pleasure to now live in the place where it all gets made.

As a classical and jazz trumpet player, I typically write melodically-driven scores, with an emphasis on matching the energy of the picture. However, I adapt my color pallet to the style needed for the picture. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2023 with a B.M. in Film Scoring, and during my studies I gained a foundation in musical storytelling, which I'm currently expanding upon here at USC.

I draw inspiration from greats like John Williams, Harry Gregson-Williams, Thomas Newman, and Bernard Herrmann, but I'm constantly listening to new music to stay fresh.