Andrew Schär

Andrew Schär (born 14 December 1981) is a South African-born film composer, actor, and musician.

Early life and education

Andrew was born on 14 December 1981, in Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, at Grey's Hospital, and was raised in Dundee, Kwa-Zulu Natal.

Andrew's family name, Schär, originates from Bern, Switzerland, but his ancestry also has roots in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, England, and most notably, Portugal, where his great, great-grandfather, Augusto César de Gouveia, was the Administrator of Madeira.

2009–2012

In 2009, Andrew began writing children's books, which were subsequently published by Shuter & Shooter Publishers.

Towards the end of 2012, Andrew started a studio called 'Black Forest', based in Cape Town, where he composes music for film and television commercials.

2013–present

Andrew is currently composing the music to a short film by writer/director Amanda Evans, entitled 'Instance', and is in talks with the same director to compose the music for the feature film, 'The Consequence', scheduled for production sometime in early 2014.

Studio albums The Great Escape (2006)

Theater performances