BIOGRAPHY
THE STORY
Born on June 17, 1988, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Cameron Chambers, an American film composer, embarked on his musical journey with piano lessons at an early age. His passion for music led him to focus on the guitar at the age of 13. Raised in Fordyce, a small southern Arkansas town, Cameron's guitar skills were deeply influenced by the genres of blues, funk, R&B, and rock.
Following his high school years, Cameron pursued traditional college education in Arkansas for two years. However, his deep-rooted music ambitions drove him to seek a serious music career. He enrolled at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California, where he studied under renowned LA guitarists. During his time at MI, he also began working as a session guitarist for LA-based artists.
In Los Angeles, Cameron's collaboration with producer Christopher "C4" Umana flourished. Their partnership, formed at Hands of God Studios at MTV's Fantasy Factory, resulted in Cameron's contributions to Billboard-charting albums by artists like Trey Songz, Teyana Taylor and many others.
Graduating from the Musician's Institute in 2010, Cameron uncovered a newfound passion for film scoring. His compositions for various film projects garnered widespread acclaim, leading him to transition into film scoring as his primary focus.
Cameron's journey into film scoring was complemented by his foray into custom music for film and television trailer campaigns. He built strong relationships with esteemed LA-based trailer houses, as well as major studios and networks. His custom music became integral to trailers for highly anticipated projects such as Moonfall, Fool's Paradise, Superman & Lois, The X-Files, Riverdale, Gotham, Marvel's Hero Project, Bates Motel, The Winchesters, and the revival of Beverly Hills 90210. In 2023, Cameron was nominated for an Emmy for his work on Hulu’s trailer for Captive Audience.
This comprehensive body of work has cemented Cameron's reputation as a sought-after composer, adding his signature sound to trailers that captured the imagination of audiences across diverse genres and mediums.
Cameron's work in feature film, TV, and short film scoring has showcased his musical talents in a diverse range of creative projects. His collaboration with director Derrick Sims on "The Perfect Host: A Southern Gothic Tale" in 2018 showcased his ability to craft haunting, evocative compositions that linger long after the credits roll. In 2022, his partnership with longtime collaborator Pamela Matew resulted in the short film "Perfectly Disturbed," earning him Best Original Music award at the Thrills and Chills Film Awards. In "The Kids Are Still Here" (2020), a poignant short film addressing Knodding Syndrome in Uganda, Cameron contributed his musical talents, enhancing the narrative alongside the compelling narration of Dante Basco. Furthermore, his contributions to the top-charting podcast "King Falls AM" from 2015 to 2020 earned him multiple Audio Verse Awards, including Best Instrumental Composition In A Production in 2019 and 2020.
Cameron recently completed the score for the much anticipated documentary Not Just A Goof which is set to release in 2025.