Composer Hollie Buhagiar on the Art of Crafting Bespoke Award-Winning Scores for Film, TV & Games

Multi-award-winning film, TV & games composer Hollie Buhagiar joins DN for an in-depth conversation about how she started working in the industry, her approach to composition, her feelings about temp score and the rise of AI music generation tools, and the joy of experimenting with the creative possibilities of new instruments and techniques.
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** VIDEO CHAPTERS **
00:00 Intro
00:41 Was there a particular instrument you began playing that catalysed your working as a composer?
04:10 What was the first project you scored?
07:05 When do you like to be brought onto a film?
09:09 How do you approach a project once commissioned?
13:10 What questions do you ask directors to be able to start work on a project?
14:43 What's the process when working with such an array of filmmakers across the globe?
17:45 How do you decide on the right scripts for you?
21:58 Who are your filmic inspirations?
23:31 Do different types of projects (film/TV/adverts) require different working methods?
26:13 Working on projects with pre-existing temp music.
28:59 What's your favourite instrument at the moment that you're incorporating into your work?
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