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Interview: Film & TV Composer Blair Mowat - Part 1

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Blair Mowat is a film and TV composer whose work spans drama, documentary, and large-scale productions — and in this first part of our conversation, we talk about how his career developed and what led him into composing for screen. We get into the early stages of becoming a composer, how opportunities begin to take shape, and what it actually looks like to move from learning into professional work. About Blair: Blair Mowat has composed over 200 scores for films, theater, and television, with clients ranging from The English National Ballet and The Royal Shakespeare Company to the likes of BBC, SKY, and ITV. He is a BAFTA-nominated, award winning composer with over 15 years’ experience and is considered a fast-rising star in the industry. His work includes Class, an acclaimed 8-part Doctor Who spin-off series on BBC One, ITV’s international hit show McDonalds & Dodds, and SKY’s The Amazing Mr. Blunden, written and directed by Mark Gatiss. He was recently nominated for a BAFTA for his score for ITV's Nolly. Website: https://www.blairmowat.co.uk/ Instagram: click here Spotify: click here Watch Nolly: click here To learn more about the podcast, click here. To sign up to the newsletter, click here.

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