Mark Bradshaw (composer)
Mark Bradshaw (born 1983) is an Australian composer known for his work in film and television.
Mark Bradshaw | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1983 (age 39–40) |
| Alma mater | UNSW Art & Design University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Partner | Ben Whishaw |
Early life
Bradshaw was born in Sydney, where he studied experimental music at the College of Fine Arts (COFA) and later attended the University of Sydney.[1]
Career
Bradshaw is best known for his work in several of Jane Campion's movies and TV series, including Bright Star and Top of the Lake.[2] Bradshaw has composed for a variety of ensembles including string quartet, orchestra, and a cappella chorus.[3]
Personal life
As of a 2010 interview, Bradshaw was living in London.[4]
In August 2012, in Sydney, Bradshaw entered into a civil partnership with British actor Ben Whishaw. Whishaw and Bradshaw met around 2009 on the set of Bright Star where Whishaw played the role of English poet John Keats.[5] The relationship remained private until being made public in 2013.[6]
Work
- The Water Diary (short film), 2006
- Chacun son cinéma ou Ce petit coup au coeur quand la lumière s'éteint et que le film commence, "The Lady Bug" segment, 2007
- The Mirage (short film), 2008
- 8, The Water Diary segment, 2008
- Bright Star, 2009
- A Passionate Woman (TV series), 2 episodes, 2010
- Resistance, 2011
- Top of the Lake (TV series), 7 episodes, 2013
- From the Bottom of the Lake (documentary), 2013
- The Daughter, 2015
- Top of the Lake: China Girl (TV series), 7 episodes, 2017
- O Holy Ghost (short film), 2019
- The Furnace, 2020
- You Won't Be Alone, 2022
- Run Rabbit Run, 2023
- The Clearing (TV series), 8 episodes, 2023
Awards
| Date | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | AFI Award Best Original Music Score | Bright Star | Nominated |
| 2014 | AACTA Award Best Original Music Score in Television | Top of the Lake Episode 5 "The Dark Creator" | Nominated |
| 2014 | BAFTA Television Craft Award Best Original Music | Top of the Lake Episode 5 "The Dark Creator" | Nominated |
| 2017 | FCCA Award Best Music | The Daughter | Nominated |
| 2017 | AACTA Award Best Original Music Score in Television | Top of the Lake: China Girl Episode 4 "Birthday" | Nominated |
| 2019 | Hainan Island International Film Festival Award Best Short Film | O Holy Ghost | Nominated |
References
- "Mark Bradshaw". www.fabermusic.com. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
- "Bright Star [Soundtrack]". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- "Mark Bradshaw - Biography". www.fabermusic.com. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
- "Interview : Mark Bradshaw, composer of the "Bright Star" soundtrack". Films de Lover, films d'amour et comédies romantiques. (in French). 24 April 2010. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
- "Ben Whishaw of 'Skyfall' comes out as gay". UPI. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
- Ward, Kate (4 August 2013). "Ben Whishaw Officially Comes Out to Public". Bustle. Retrieved 27 December 2018.