SCORING FOR FILM & TV

Mary Ancheta is a Canadian-Filipina composer, producer, session keyboardist, and musical director born in Hamilton, Ontario and now based in Vancouver, BC. A graduate of McMaster University with a Bachelor of Music, Mary brings a multidisciplinary approach to her work, creating music that is both emotionally grounded and deeply connected to story.

Her scoring work spans film, television, documentary, advertising, and digital media. Her credits include Nakabingwit: First Comes Love (National Film Board), Emergence (Knowledge Network), Dino-Pup Dance (Corus), Golden Delicious (Feature), and a Subaru commercial, as well as the short film Nosocomephilia. She has also composed for the International Development and Relief Foundation’s three-part advertising series and Doj Jeh Mama – Thank You Grandma, created for Asian Heritage Month. Her music can be heard across platforms including Showtime, Netflix, HBO, National Geographic, and more.

At the heart of Mary’s work is a deep dedication to storytelling and the human experience. She is passionate about collaborating with filmmakers, artists, and creators to develop music that supports the emotional world of each project while bringing its unique voice to life. Through her work, Mary is particularly interested in amplifying diverse perspectives and helping tell stories that reflect a broader range of human experiences.