Getting into SXSW is no small feat, but winning the Narrative Feature and Audience awards? That's an even rarer accomplishment. Well, Bob Trevino Likes It actually did just that. And a lot of it has to do with the music inside the movie, and how it sets the tone of this dramedy. Composer Jacques Brautbar of Phantom Planet composed music for the film, and it was my pleasure sitting down with him to talk about the movie and his career. Check out the interview below. Editor's note: the following interview is edited for length and clarity.No Film School: Hi Jacques, I’m curious to know more about how you got involved with your most recent project, Tracie Laymon's Bob Trevino Likes It, which just premiered at SXSW.Jacques Brautbar: Hello, and thank you for having me! I was suggested to director Tracie Laymon by Sean Mullin, one of the producers. He and I worked together recently on his documentary, It Ain’t Over, and on his recommendation, Tracie and I met for coffee. At the meeting we connected instantly, sharing about our lives as they related to the script, and discussing our creative visions for the project. NFS: What was the experience like to attend the premiere and have this project debut at SXSW? Jacques Brautbar: The experience at SXSW was incredible. As a composer, my involvement in the film is basically a solitary experience, and I mostly dealt with Tracie and our editor Anisha. But at the festival, I got to meet...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 21 March, 2024