Personal details
- Birth Date: 1988-06-08
- Birth Location: Germany
- Professions: Composer, Music Department
Steffen Thum, straight outta Germany, is basically the guy you call when your movie or game needs to sound epic. You’ve probably heard his stuff, even if you didn’t realize it at the time. He’s the brains behind the music in films like Crawl (2019), that wild alligator flick from Paramount, Yin he bu xi ban (which, yeah, not everyone’s seen, but trust me, it’s got a vibe), and iBoy (2017) on Netflix—think gritty sci-fi with a killer soundtrack. The dude isn’t just flying solo, though. He’s rolled with the big dogs—Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe, Rupert Gregson-Williams—basically, the Avengers of film music. He’s thrown his musical wizardry into blockbusters like Mission: Impossible - Fallout (the one where Tom Cruise does his own stunts again), Black Widow (Marvel never misses), Bad Boys for Life (yes, Will Smith is still cool), Ad Astra (Brad Pitt in space, what else do you need?), The LEGO Batman Movie (pure chaotic fun), The Crown (all that royal drama), and His Dark Materials (fantasy fans, you know the drill). Steffen’s style? It jumps from action-packed to eerie, from heart-thumping to quietly emotional. He’s got range, man. Whether you’re into superhero mayhem or moody TV drama, odds are you’ve bobbed your head to a Thum track. And honestly, the guy’s just getting started—expect to hear his fingerprints on even more soundtracks soon.
Not every day you hear about someone making the cut for the Cannes Film Festival, right? So, in 2022, out of all the composers out there, only ten got the golden ticket for the “Spot the Composer” gig. That’s not just a big deal, it’s the kind of thing that gets you bragging rights at every party for the next decade. The festival itself is basically Hollywood meets European glam, and to land an invite as a composer means you’re rubbing elbows with some of the best in the business. It’s not just about watching movies—a whole lot of networking, showcasing original scores, and being seen by industry giants. For the lucky few, it’s a launching pad. Some composers come back with new gigs, others with wild stories, but all of them get to say, “Yeah, I was at Cannes.” Imagine sitting in on screenings, panel chats, or maybe even sharing a glass of wine with legends. That’s career-defining stuff.
June 8, 1988
Konidela Ram Charan
Germany
37 years old