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• How Music Unlocks Immersive Gaming Worlds — Trevor Hoffmann

  Step inside the world where music brings characters, creatures, and entire universes to life. In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Hoffmann, a celebrated video game and children’s animation composer whose diverse musical upbringing—spanning classical piano, church music, orchestral composition, Southern gospel, indie touring, and EDM ghost writing—shapes his unmistakable sound.Trevor has composed for major animated series including Lego Friends, My Little Pony, Bossy Bear, Strawberry Shortcake, and the award-winning Deepa & Anoop (winner of Best Music at the 2023 Kidscreen Awards). As a prolific song producer, he has collaborated with Disney, Netflix, HBO, Nickelodeon, Wildbrain, and Fremantle, producing more than 400 songs for artists and television.Join us as we explore Trevor’s creative process, the evolving landscape of video game and animation music, the business of composing for major studios, and how he blends emotion, storytelling, and technical precision to craft unforgettable soundscapes.

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• How to Score a Spy Thriller - Curtis Green on Butterfly

  From Disney to espionage, composer Curtis Green is crafting soundtracks that move the world. As the composer of Daniel Dae Kim’s new spy thriller series Butterfly, Curtis brings cinematic depth and emotional tension to a story of secrets, identity, and danger. A longtime protégé of Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino (UP, Inside Out, Coco), Curtis has scored acclaimed Disney+ projects including Dug Days, Zootopia+, and even the Zootopia: Hot Pursuit attraction at Shanghai Disneyland.In this episode, we explore Curtis’s creative process, how he builds sonic worlds, what he learned from Giacchino, and how he approaches music that fuels both laughter and suspense. Perfect for filmmakers, composers, and anyone who loves behind-the-scenes film storytelling.🎬 Topics: film scoring, composing for streaming, spy thrillers, Disney animation, mentorship in Hollywood, creative storytelling through sound.

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• Disney’s The Rise of Red: Stunt Secrets with Chelsea Bruland

  Step behind the magic (and the mayhem) with Chelsea Bruland, stunt coordinator for Disney’s Descendants: The Rise of Red.In this episode, Chelsea shares how she built the action world of Auradon — where fairy tale royalty, rebellion, and high-energy musical sequences collide. From designing fight choreography that’s both safe and spectacular, to balancing Disney magic with real-world stunt precision, Chelsea gives a rare look into the art and adrenaline of movie stunt work. Whether you’re a filmmaker, choreographer, or Disney fan, this conversation is a masterclass in crafting heart-pounding, character-driven action. 🎬 Descendants: The Rise of Red — now streaming on Disney+.

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• Shaping Fear: Michael P. Shawver on Editing Sinners

  Award-winning editor Michael P. Shawver (known for his work on Black Panther and Creed) joins us to discuss his latest project, Sinners. In this episode, we dive deep into the craft of film editing—how pacing shapes suspense, how choices in rhythm and structure build tension, and what it takes to bring a director’s vision to life in the editing room. Shawver reveals behind-the-scenes insights on working with raw footage, sculpting character arcs, and finding emotional truth in the cut.Whether you’re a filmmaker, editor, or movie fan, you’ll walk away with a new appreciation for the invisible art of editing—and how it transforms Sinners into a gripping cinematic experience.

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• Scoring Emotion: Trevor Hoffmann on Music for Games and Animation

  Composer and producer Trevor Hoffmann (CASMA nominee, Lego Friends, Deepa & Anoop, Nurture: Doki’s Delivery) joins us to talk about crafting emotion through sound. From the playful worlds of kids’ animation to the immersive landscapes of interactive media, Trevor shares how he blends classical orchestration with modern pop textures to create unforgettable musical storytelling. We dive into his creative process, the art of scoring for characters and gameplay, and what it means to compose music that truly connects.#TrevorHoffmann #GameComposer #AnimationMusic #FilmScoring #CASMA #VideoGameMusic #ComposerLife #Podcast #BehindTheScore #MusicProduction #SoundtrackMagic #FilmmakerMixer

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