Gemma Castro is a first-generation Mexican-American composer, sound artist, and engineer working across experimental music, film scoring, and music production.
Gemma studied composition and experimental sound practices at CalArts under sound artist Michael Pisaro. After graduating, she engineered at Stones Throw Studios and earned a Grammy for her engineering and vocal work on NxWorries’ WhyLawd? album. She later trained in London with producer Marta Salogni. Most recently, Gemma has focused on film scoring, working as assistant composer to Oscar-winner Laura Karpman.
As a composer and artist, Gemma has been commissioned by the Alliance for Women Film Composers, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Human Resources LA, and the Mike Kelley Foundation.