Leonardo Melo
Film and Video Game Composer
Transforming harmony into narrative: from original compositions to soundscapes enriching life.
Film and Documentaries
Video Games
Leo gave our game the magic and atmosphere it was missing. He took the time to understand the inspiration behind our world and created music that fit perfectly, even explaining the reasoning and references behind every sound. He made the whole experience so much more immersive.
Laura Rodriguez - Rem Mito Heredado, Videogame
Working with Leonardo was so inspiring, i'm grateful have been able to see the music from the perspective of an amazing artist like him.
Christina Bonelli - LYRICAL SINGER
About
Leonardo Melo is a Colombian composer and pianist based in Montréal, Canada. His music brings stories to life through emotionally driven scores, combining expressive writing with immersive soundscapes.
He has composed music for several short films screened at festivals including the Fantasia International Film Festival, Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, and FECISO Film Festival. In 2025 and 2026, he was selected to compose music for silent film re-scoring projects presented at the Bogotá International Film Festival through MUCINE, the Colombian Association of Film Composers. His video game credits include REM: Mito Heredado (2023) and Hizca: Protege el Páramo (2025), both recognized through award nominations.
Born in Bogotá, Leonardo studied composition and piano performance at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana before moving to Montréal in 2022. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in composition at the Université de Montréal. His music has been performed and recorded by ensembles and orchestras in Colombia, Canada, and Europe.