Carla Dobbie

@thehappywoodworkingswede and I have had the biggest recording week for two different games. Firstly with the wonderful Nordic Vocalists (with some members of the Swedish Radio Choir) conducted by Patrik Moberg Sandin, and recording engineered by Daniel Rosenqvist at Ersta Kyrka in Stockholm. We zoomed in from Sydney in the middle of the night, with our incredible interns @Anton Elison and @Henriette Flach on the floor in Stockholm being our extra eyes and ears. And then in Sydney we wrapped the last chapter of Valheim and recorded a whole new project with @michaeldixon and @freyashackarnott at @brandxstudios . I’m so happy to have gotten to co-compose with Patrik on some of the Valheim tracks for this last update, and I’m SO EXCITED for when we can share them. I’m also EXTREMELY EXCITED to share more about the new project when we can. And THEN in a couple of weeks we’re recording the string ensemble from @orchestravictoria , flautist Anna Cooper, and @miles_david_sione on trumpet which I am unbelievably excited for! It feels like bucket list tick one after another after these months of working so closely with Patrik. I’m so thankful that 5 years ago he took me on as a student, and now we’re here as co-lead composers at Solid Sounds. He’s one of the biggest mentors in my life, and honestly one of the few teachers I’ve had where I really felt like they had so much faith and belief in me. It’s such a treat to have gotten to work on Valheim and this new project with him, and now to also be mentoring up and coming composers @antonelison and @henriette_flach who have worked so hard alongside for the past couple of months as part of their practice. I just love getting to do what I do as part of a team and a community. Seeing what actual musicians give to the music we write is just such a great reminder of why people are irreplaceable in the creation of art, and it’s such a privilege to work to make something beautiful in this world with others. Thank you so much to everyone involved, and I can’t wait to share it when it's all done. Yay!!!

@thehappywoodworkingswede and I are talking at ALT:GAMES 2026 about composing the music of Valheim and Deliver At All Costs! You can catch us chatting about the process of writing game music, and world building through music at our session on Sunday the 19th of April at 12:30. AND you can also check out some other very cool talks and play some awesome games at the festival too! 18-19 April, PHIVE, Parramatta Town Hall A Powerhouse initiative, supported by City of Parramatta, Screen Australia, Screen NSW, and SAE University College. #ALTGAMES #PowerhouseMuseum #AustralianGames @powerhousemuseum

This gorgeous film is going to Perth!! I caught it again at @flickerfest the other week, and I was smiling ear to ear the entire time. @ruby_busuttil and @lauren.caisley you do such beautiful work, thank you for letting me have so much fun with this endearing piece. AND if you can't get to Perth but want to have a listen, the soundtrack may just be dropping soon 👀 It's a lesbian Maltese folk/indie pop score what's not to love

AFTRS production Set Menu has been awarded Best Student Film at the AACTA! Massive Congratulations to writer/director Lindsay McDonald, story producer Neisha Dallamora, writer Roslyn Zhang, cinematographer Sam Bader, production and costume designer Sheree Tam, editor Harrison Finch, composer Carla Dobbie, sound design Luke O’Loughlin, and co-producer Denis Curnow.   The Master of Arts Screen film was celebrated on the national stage, where AFTRS alumni were recognised for their ongoing outstanding contributions to the Australian screen industry, receiving 15 awards.   Head to the news section on our website to read more about the awards. Writer – Roslyn Zhang Writer/Director – Lindsay McDonald @lindsayhamiltonm Story By/Producer – Neisha Dallamora @neishionaltreasure Cinematographer – Sam Bader @sambader__ Production and Costume Designer – Sheree Tam @shereextam Editor – Harrison Finch Composer – Carla Dobbie @carladobbieprojects Sound Design – Luke O’Loughlin @luke__oloughlin Co-Producer - Denis Curnow @curnowed Key Cast – Kathryn Hartman, Stephen Madsen, Emma Kew, Jonathan Lagudi and Bryn Chapman Parish

ATTENTION to Sydney/Gadigal based Full Fatties - FLIGHT RISK is having it’s Sydney Premiere at Mardi Gras Film Festival @queerscreen ✈️✈️✈️✈️ You can watch it at 3 different screenings as part of the Queer Comedy Shorts, link in bio for details.  I just want to take a moment to express gratitude to the amazing cast and crew who brought this story to life - it was a 2 day shoot filled with love and laughter that allowed me to tell this personal and painful story from 10 years ago, with laughter and joy. I’m honoured to have made this with everyone involved 🥹 Written/directed/edited/produced by moi x   A @fullfatprod in association with Only Human @patabboud Starring @_3awadi @boxkatebox @nicholasdburton First AD @taniasafi DOP @screenkate 1st AC @annalise_kafetzi 2nd AC @trudaayy Gaffer @nickpayneandthe Sound Recordist @newalighieri Producer and Production Manager @rizcel.ako Production Designer @bonnicimatt Set Construction @george.kev.artin Art Dept Assistants @rm_priv20 @grub1n @dansmith1_1 Costume Designer  @harbinger_costume Uniform supply @armsfx Hair and Makeup @makeup_by_zsofi Sound Design @kevinc_sound Composer @carladobbie @carladobbieprojects Special thanks to @mansooraphoto for vibes and support x

Another big congratulations to the finalists for the 2026 APRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS (PDAs) - Screen Composition 🎼 @cassieparkemusic @carladobbieprojects @darrenlimmusic @jofimusic @_paulnicolaou_ This year’s recipients will be announced on 12 February. In 2026 APRA AMCOS celebrates 100 years of APRA, and we’re proud to continue supporting the next generation of music creators [ID - Each album consists of a cover photo, followed by individual tiles for each person. All tiles include the PDA red artwork.]

Wow I can't believe it! So ecstatic to be one of the finalists for this award, and what an honour to be placed alongside other such incredible screen composers. Thank you @apraamcos for considering me for this award, it's such an incredible initiative. Good luck to everyone! Very excited for the year ahead :)

ALSO I simply must celebrate being able to write music for this hilarious piece of cinema with some of the most incredible Australian icons. Made by the very talented writer/director/actor @_3awadi , produced by @fullfatprod , with funding from MQFF’s Pitch, Pleez! competition. It’s frkn funny. If you get the chance, you have to catch it. Flight Risk premiered in 2025 at @melbqueerfilmfest on opening night alongside Queens of the Dead!!! Unreal!! I’m sure it’ll be coming to a screening near you this year 🙏❤️

Starting the year strong and ended last year strong!! V excited that Buttercream is going to be playing at Flickerfest on January 28th and 30th at the Best Australian Shorts programme and the Love Bites showcase. Yippee!! Hope to see you guys there!! AND THEN Set Menu came to ABC iview!!! Wow!!! What an absolute treat and a treasure. You can finally give that a watch if you didn’t get a chance to catch it at a festival. Woohooo!! It is a great joy and privilege to work with all the lovely people I do. Very excited for the many things to come this year, and very excited to share them when I can! I hope everyone has a great year ahead of them ☀️🙏❤️

Set Menu Original Soundtrack dropped! If you watched the film and would like to auditorially dine again, follow the lil link in my bio xoxo If you are feasting for the first time, know that it’s best enjoyed in a pair (or a room full of pairs at an upcoming festival screening 👀👀) Bon appétit 🫰❤️ ——————————— Director: Lindsay McDonald @lindsayhamiltonm Screenplay by: Lindsay McDonald, Roslyn Zhang @rosemarywhitehouse , Story by/Producer: Neisha Dallamora @neishionaltreasure Cine: Sam Bader @sambader__ Production & Costume: Sheree Tam @shereextam Editor: Harry Finch @harryffinch Music: Me 🫶 Sound designer: Luke O’Loughlin @luke__oloughlin Co-Producer: Denis Curnow @curnowed Recording Engineer & Mixer: Greg Wise Music Master: Me 🫡 Vocals: Josie Ryan Violin: Fiona Ziegler Cello: Jack Ward Recording supervisors: Isaac Glover @isaacglovermusic and Kenny King @kenny_king_music Thank you to the staff and students of AFTRS @aftrs

Wowee Set Menu is playing in the USA, France, and Australia this week! (And played in WA a month ago!) Incredibly proud to have been a part of this production 2 years ago. Thank you @lindsayhamiltonm and @neishionaltreasure for encouraging the weird and fantastic. It’s such an amazing and wonderful thing to create and to contribute to a shared vision. OST incoming 🏃💨 Bon appétit ❤️🍽️❤️

Buttercream has been making its way around and has won some awards woohooo! So happy to receive the Best Composer award from @laindependentwomenfilmawards Such a fun soundtrack to write and record, thank you to my lovely music team and to @lauren.caisley and @ruby_busuttil for having me on board! Violin and Mandolin - Miles Rooney @miles_david_sione Guitars - Yutaro Okuda @uytaro Vocals and English lyrics - Isobel Rabbidge @radishdestroyer Maltese Lyrics - Ruby Busuttil @ruby_busuttil Recording engineer - Patrik Jarlestam @thehappywoodworkingswede (thank you for your fantastic microphones and for helping me hold up the sound proofing hahaha) Music and Mix by me 🫶🫡