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SUNDANCE '23: Composer Heather McIntosh on the Horrors of Modern Dating in 'Cat Person'

Composer Heather McIntosh sits with FilmSpeak to discuss her latest project - the score of Susanna Fogel’s Cat Person. The film shares its name with his inspiration: a short story from 2017 that went viral that spurred a conversation about modern dating, sex, and romance.

Interview: 'Devotion' Composer Chanda Dancy on the Heroic Score and Larger Impact of the Film

Many of Devotion’s feats would not hold the same weight without the epic score by Chanda Dancy. Dancy was kind enough to take the time to talk with FilmSpeak about her creative processes, what drew her to the story, and what she hopes audiences take away from Devotion.

InterviewsArjun PersaudNovember 30, 2022Devotion, Interview, War movie, Aviation Movie, Chanda Dancy, composer interview, ScoreComment

Son Lux Discusses Composing the Impossible in 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'

While the mind-boggling visuals and editing promise to keep your attention when watching Everything Everywhere All At Once, the film’s 49-track score by experimental musical trio Son Lux make the experience that much more memorable, all while simultaneously tugging at your heartstrings. Here’s our interview with the group.

Composer Haim Frank Ilfman Discusses His Process For Designing A Film's Score, And 'Gunpowder Milkshake'

In anticipation of Netflix’s ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’, composer Haim Frank Ilfman sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss where the idea for the sound came from, his relationship with longtime collaborator and director Navot Papushado, and his possible involvement in the film's already announced sequel.

Interviews, NetflixDempsey PillotJuly 15, 2021Gunpowder Milkshake, Netflix, Composer, composer interview, Haim Frank IlfmanComment

‘The Water Man’ Composer Peter Baert Discusses His Personal Connection To the Film

Composing films had always been a dream for Belgian Musician Peter Baert, and his journey to the big screen is as whimsical as the film he recently completed, ‘The Water Man’; the directorial-debut of Oscar-winning-actor David Oyelowo.

Composer Henry Jackman Talks 'Cherry,' 'Captain America,' and Working with the Russo Brothers

Composer Henry Jackman discusses his latest collaboration with the Russo Brothers in the Tom Holland-led “Cherry,” along with his work on “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Captain America; Civil War,” “Detective Pikachu,” “Kingsman,” and more!