Mark Bradshaw (composer)
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Mark Bradshaw | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1983 (age 41–42) |
| Alma mater | UNSW Art & Design University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Partner | Ben Whishaw (2012–2022) |
Mark Bradshaw (born 1983) is an Australian composer known for his work in film and television, as well as his former relationship with Ben Whishaw.
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]
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.[4]
Personal life
As of a 2010 interview, Bradshaw was living in London.[5]
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.[6][7] The relationship remained private until being made public in 2013.[8] They split in 2022.[9]
Work
- The Water Diary (short film), 2006
- Chacun son cinéma ou Ce petit coup au coeur quand la lumière s'éteint et que le film commence, "The Lady Bug" segment, 2007
- The Mirage (short film), 2008
- 8, The Water Diary segment, 2008
- Bright Star, 2009
- A Passionate Woman (TV series), 2 episodes, 2010
- Resistance, 2011
- Top of the Lake (TV series), 7 episodes, 2013
- From the Bottom of the Lake (documentary), 2013
- The Daughter, 2015
- Top of the Lake: China Girl (TV series), 7 episodes, 2017
- O Holy Ghost (short film), 2019
- The Furnace, 2020
- You Won't Be Alone, 2022
- Run Rabbit Run, 2023
- The Clearing (TV series), 8 episodes, 2023
