Mark Bradshaw (composer)
Mark Bradshaw | |
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| Born | 1983 (age 40–41) |
| Alma mater | UNSW Art & Design University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Partner | Ben Whishaw (2012–2022) |
Mark Bradshaw (born 1983) is an Australian composer known for his work in film and television.
Early life[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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] They split in 2022.[7]
Work[edit]
- 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[edit]
| 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 |
| 2023 | APRA/AGSC Award Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie | The Clearing | Won |
| 2023 | APRA/AGSC Award Best Television Theme | The Clearing | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ben Whishaw 'splits from husband Mark Bradshaw' after 10 years of marriage". 23 April 2022.
The voice of Paddington Bear, 41, met Mark Bradshaw, 39, in 2009 on the set of Ben's film Bright Star, which composer Mark wrote the score for.
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