Mark Bradshaw (composer)
Mark Bradshaw is an Australian composer known for his work in film and television, as well as his former relationship with Ben Whishaw.
Early life
Bradshaw was born in Sydney, where he studied experimental music at the College of Fine Arts and later attended the University of Sydney.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. Bradshaw has composed for a variety of ensembles including string quartet, orchestra, and a cappella chorus.In 2024 he and choreographer Fadi Giha were awarded a British Council Fellowship to compose and create a piece as artists in residence at Bundanon in Australia.
Personal life
As of a 2010 interview, Bradshaw was living in London.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. The relationship remained private until being made public in 2013. They split in 2022.
Work
The Water Diary, 2006Chacun son cinéma ou Ce petit coup au coeur quand la lumière s'éteint et que le film commence, "The Lady Bug" segment, 2007The Mirage, 20088, The Water Diary segment, 2008Bright Star, 2009A Passionate Woman, 2 episodes, 2010Resistance, 2011Top of the Lake, 7 episodes, 2013From the Bottom of the Lake, 2013The Daughter, 2015Top of the Lake: China Girl, 7 episodes, 2017O Holy Ghost, 2019The Furnace, 2020You Won't Be Alone, 2022Run Rabbit Run, 2023The Clearing, 8 episodes, 2023Awards
| Date | Category | Work | Result |
| 2010 | AFI Award Best Original Music Score | Bright Star | Nomitated |
| 2014 | AACTA Award Best Original Music Score in Television | Top of the Lake Episode 5 "The Dark Creator" | Nomitated |
| 2014 | BAFTA Television Craft Award Best Original Music | Top of the Lake Episode 5 "The Dark Creator" | Nomitated |
| 2017 | FCCA Award Best Music | The Daughter | Nomitated |
| 2017 | AACTA Award Best Original Music Score in Television | Top of the Lake: China Girl Episode 4 "Birthday" | Nomitated |
| 2019 | Hainan Island International Film Festival Award Best Short Film | O Holy Ghost | Nomitated |
| 2023 | APRA/AGSC Award Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie | The Clearing | Won |
| 2023 | APRA/AGSC Award Best Television Theme | The Clearing | Nomitated |