Score: A Film Music Documentary

2017 1h 34m EN

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★7.2TMDB · 130

MusicDocumentary

Synopsis

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Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Hans Zimmer
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Danny Elfman
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Quincy Jones
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Randy Newman
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James Cameron
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Mark Mothersbaugh
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Bear McCreary
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Howard Shore
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Matt Schrader
Writers: Matt Schrader
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Matt Schrader, shot by Kenny Holmes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kenny Holmes shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman and Quincy Jones carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4207112 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Matt Schrader directs. Kenny Holmes behind the camera. Kenny Holmes cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Matt Schrader, shot by Kenny Holmes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Kenny Holmes shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman and Quincy Jones carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt4207112 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.