Growing up, Kris Bowers loved the piano and was inspired by jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Billy Strayhorn. In this interview with songwriter Taura Stinson, you’ll learn how Bowers turned his passion into a career as an award-winning composer – working on everything from Bridgerton and King Richard, to Space Jam: New Legacy and Green Book.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is proud to share a series of conversations and master classes to the FilmAid community on the art of filmmaking.

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The Academy and FilmAid share a similar mission to advocate for, educate and empower individuals to tell their own stories through film. Through this collaboration we aim to inform, inspire and amplify the work of aspiring filmmakers in FilmAid’s locations worldwide.

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Composing and Music with Kris Bowers & Taura Stinson | Academy x FilmAid: Visiting Artists Series