Composers at Awards Focus

Dave Merlino & Dustin Sweet on the Journey and Inspiration Behind “Apache Blues: Welcome Home”

Following their collaborations on The Lucky Ones and Bloodlines, Dave Merlino and Dustin Sweet have once again teamed up for the documentary film, APACHE BLUES: Welcome Home. Merlino left his career as a feder... Read More...

Composer & Songwriter Mark Evitts On Apple TV+’s “Frog And Toad” Animated Adaptation & His Musical Heritage

Mark Evitts is an accomplished American composer, songwriter, and musician hailing from the riverboat town of Paducah, Kentucky. "It’s almost halfway between Chicago and New Orleans, so my musical heritage is ... Read More...

JP Rende & Kat Raio-Rende On Scoring, Songwriting, & Collaborating In Marriage

Earworm Studios is led by Emmy-winning married composers JP Rende and Kat Raio-Rende, who are operating at the top of their game. The duo have an infectious pop sound that is irreverent and yet filled with hea... Read More...

Songwriter, Producer, & Writer Hannah Friedman Brings Muppet Magic Back With “Muppets Mayhem”

Hannah Friedman is versatile veteran when it comes to television, with writing and producing credits on "Obi-Wan," "Willow," "Wet Hot American Summer," "Roadies," "About A Boy," and "Super Fun Night" (Rebel Wi... Read More...

Composer Ariel Marx On Her First Emmy Nomination & Scoring Nat Geo’s “A Small Light”

"I am extremely moved and humbled by this nomination, and send so much gratitude to the music branch and the TV Academy for this absolute honor," says Ariel Marx. "Writing the score for 'A Small Light' was dee... Read More...

Composer Federico Jusid on His Outstanding Score for Emily Blunt’s “The English”

Having grown up with storytelling in his blood, composer Federico Jusid was drawn to music at the age of five. "With my dad being a filmmaker and mom an actress, storytelling per se was up in the air in my ho... Read More...

Composers Anže Rozman and Kara Talve Score Life in the Mesozoic Era With “Prehistoric Planet” Season 2

Slovenian composer Anže Rozman and composer Kara Talve ("The Simpsons") return to the Emmy race with Apple TV+’s "Prehistoric Planet" season two. Narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Jon Favreau in c... Read More...

Composer Tangelene Bolton Scores Big Wins With “Unseen”, “Warrior Nun,” & “Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens” in 2023

From making short films as a teenager armed with a camcorder, Tangelene Bolton found inspiration from the likes of Jon Brion, Thomas Newman, and Rachel Portman. After college, she interned for two-time Oscar w... Read More...

Composer Ronen Landa on Scoring Peacock’s “Paul T. Goldman” & Writing Its Phenomenal Main Theme

Arriving in New York City as an aspiring rock guitarist at age seventeen, composer Ronen Landa was enthralled by classical and experimental music which led to writing songs and chamber works. This Emmy sea... Read More...

BAFTA Winners Volker Bertelmann & Markus Stemler On The Score & Sound of “All Quiet On The Western Front”

Awards Focus had the pleasure of speaking with BAFTA winners Volker Bertelmann and Markus Stemler for their wins for Original Score and Sound, respectively. The duo dissected their work and the collaboration with director Edward Berger on the acclaimed film.

Oscar Nominated Makeup Artist Heike Merker and Actor Albrecht Schuch on "All Quiet On The Western Front"

‘The Outrun’ Director Nora Fingscheidt Delves Into the Delicate Responsibility of Adapting a Memoir With Saoirse Ronan

White Bird Filmmakers Marc Forster and Renée Wolfe Discuss Film

‘Sing Sing’ Costume Designer Desira Pesta and Production Designer Ruta Kiskyte On Crafting Authenticity.

Emmy Nominee Chris Mundy: Ozark’s "All In" and What to Expect in Season 4

Emmy Winner Julia Garner: Ruth is the Underdog

Emmy Nominated Ozark Editor Cindy Mollo on Season 3 & Inspired Choices

Alexa L. Fogel: Casting Future Emmy Winners & The Art of an Audition

Marvel Animation's "X-Men 97" to Stream on Disney+ Beginning March 20th

Emmy Nominated VFX Supervisor Christopher Townsend On Special Effects Wizadry With Disney+’s ‘Loki’

Emmy-Nominated ‘X-Men ’97’ Director Emi/Emmett Yonemura on Capturing The Essence Of The Original

Emmy-Nominated Costume Designer Christina Flannery On Going Ridiculous with Max’s ‘The Righteous Gemstones’

Emmy-Nominated Cinematographer Armando Salas Put His Own Stamp On Netflix’s ‘Griselda’

Emmy Nominated VFX Supervisor Richard Bluff On Bringing Beloved Characters To Life In Disney+’s ‘Ahsoka’

Emmy-Nominated Music Supervisor Catherine Grieves On Lifting Darker Moments In Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’

Film Review: Clerks III

The Substance Movie Review | What Makes ‘The Substance’ So Addictive

Film Review: Megalopolis

We Will Dance Again: Surviving October 7

Film Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Film Review: Blink Twice

Film Review: Alien Romulus

JK Simmons and Brother David Simmons to Host Benefit Concert for The UBU Project

“Live for Liberty” Charity Concert Lights Up the Youtube Theater in Los Angeles

Raven-Symone and Unique Woman’s Coalition Honored at Better Brothers LA 9th Annual Truth Awards

UBU Project Founder David Simmons and Brother JK Simmons to Hold Concert for Suicide-Prevention Nonprofit at Desert Stages Theater January 28

Brothers David and JK Simmons Seek to Eliminate Youth Suicide, Addiction, and Bullying Through the Arts