Tomás Barreiro
Multi award-winning composer & musician Tomás Barreiro has signed with Different Direction Management for representation.
Tomás Barreiro is not just a composer; he is a sonic dramatist who redefines the boundary between sound design and musical score. Hailed by Steve Reich for his "very fine ear," Barreiro has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in global cinema in the past 25 years.
His work is characterized by a fearless fusion of classical orchestration, experimental electronics, and raw, organic textures. Most recently, his collaboration with filmmaker Suzanne Andrews was selected to open the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at Sundance 2026, marking a new chapter in his international trajectory.
This follows his widely acclaimed score for "La Cocina" (starring Rooney Mara), which premiered in competition at the Berlinale, demonstrating his ability to orchestrate chaos into a rhythmic, industrial symphony. Known for his long-standing partnership with visionary director Alonso Ruizpalacios (Museo, Güeros), Barreiro creates scores that don't just accompany the image, but interrogate it.
A classically trained guitarist with a Master’s from the San Francisco Conservatory, Barreiro bridges the gap between academic rigor and visceral emotion. Based between Mexico City and Los Angeles, he is currently active in the highest tier of the festival circuit, crafting auditory identities for films that demand to be heard.
Tomás has built a robust portfolio across major global streamers. Current and upcoming projects include NatGeo’s Ancient Americas, the Netflix series Santita, and an upcoming series for HBO. Additionally, he is involved with the Disney/Hulu series La Máquina, featuring Andor star Diego Luna, Netflix’s Ocote from the producer of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon & Brokeback Mountain. Previous credits include They Came at Night (Y llegaron de noche), starring Seinfeld legend Jason Alexander and Eugenio Derbez."
They Came At Night (Y Ilegaron de noche), which blends historical significance with an intriguing bilingual narrative about the making of the 1931 Spanish-language version of Dracula. The fact that Tomás was involved in such a creative and unique series-especially one with such detailed production values-is a testament to his skill and reputation in the industry. This phenomenal series stars the immense talents of Eugenio Derbez who starred in the Oscar winning film CODA & Jason Alexander from Seinfeld & Star Trek: Prodigy who played legendary Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle. Watch the trailer here.
His dual presence in both Los Angeles & Mexico City provide him with a broad perspective and inspiration from a wide variety of influence, which helps keep his music fresh and vibrant. His memberships with The Society of Composers & Lyricists and ASCAP further solidify his standing as a highly respected figure i the world of great music composition.