Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Lukas Geppert of Hollywood

We recently had the chance to connect with Lukas Geppert and have shared our conversation below.

Lukas, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
For me, it’s all about that moment when a song finally clicks — when I’ve cracked the idea and start getting into the flow. It usually takes a few hours to find that breakthrough with a new piece, whether I’m writing or producing. But once I push past that initial hurdle, everything starts to fall into place, and that’s when the real fun begins. I can totally lose track of time when I’m in that zone.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey, I’m Lukas Geppert — I’m a film composer, songwriter, and producer. I create music for film, TV, and other media, and I also write and produce songs across a range of genres. Most recently, I had the chance to work on the new Final Destination movie Bloodlines, which was an amazing experience. I originally came from Germany and moved to LA a few years ago — it’s been a wild ride ever since, full of creative challenges and exciting projects. I’m all about crafting emotional, powerful, cinematic sounds that really connect with people and elevate the stories they’re part of.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
I’ve been lucky to have some amazing teachers in my life — starting with my parents, of course. But musically, it was my high school teacher Eckhard Bosch who really sparked something in me. The energy and fun he brought into the classroom made music feel alive and exciting. Later on, I interned with composer Armin Haas, who’s also from my hometown, and he opened my eyes to the fact that film music could actually be a real career. Since then, every project and every person I’ve worked with has taught me something new and helped shape the path I’m on.

When did you last change your mind about something important?
I think one of the most important things in this industry is not taking yourself too seriously — or thinking you’re too important. Especially as a film composer, it’s crucial not to take feedback personally. At the end of the day, we’re serving the director’s vision, and they’ve usually been living with the film for much longer than we have. Adopting the mindset that each version brings you closer to the final goal — rather than getting too attached to your first ideas — was a big learning moment for me when I first came to LA.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
I think drawing inspiration from other artists is essential in this industry. For me, my background in rock, metal, and trailer music really shaped my big, cinematic sound. But seeing the masters at work — people like Hans Zimmer, Thomas Newman, or Ludwig Göransson — has taught me so much. I was especially lucky to be mentored by Thomas during my time in college. Watching how he collaborates with musicians was incredibly inspiring and had a big impact on how I approach my own work.

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
Definitely not told to do, I cant think of any parent or teacher in his right mind that actively tells a kid to get into the LA film scoring busyness haha. I think film scoring and music producing has always been my biggest passion, I just love it, its not work for me, its fun. I’ve been playing instruments since I was 5 years old and music was always around.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.lukasgeppert.com
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lukasgeppertmusic
• Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YA9GFSmH533ADHq1fj0Pk?si=J-dHDwXyRJGiVNYtAf7VUA