Mark Bradshaw (composer)

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Mark Bradshaw
Born1983 (age 4041)
Alma mater UNSW Art & Design
University of Sydney
OccupationComposer
Partner Ben Whishaw

Mark Bradshaw (born 1983) is an Australian composer known for his work in film and television.

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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

Awards

DateCategoryWorkResult
2010AFI Award Best Original Music Score Bright Star Nominated
2014AACTA Award Best Original Music Score in Television Top of the Lake Episode 5 "The Dark Creator"Nominated
2014BAFTA Television Craft Award Best Original Music Top of the Lake Episode 5 "The Dark Creator"Nominated
2017FCCA Award Best Music The Daughter Nominated
2017AACTA Award Best Original Music Score in Television Top of the Lake: China Girl Episode 4 "Birthday"Nominated
2019Hainan Island International Film Festival Award Best Short FilmO Holy GhostNominated
2023APRA/AGSC Award Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie The Clearing Won
2023APRA/AGSC Award Best Television Theme The Clearing Nominated

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References

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