Kris Bowers

Kris Bowers, an Oscar-winning filmmaker and Emmy-winning composer, shares his journey from jazz roots to scoring his first animated film, The Wild Robot. He discusses the emotional influence of becoming a father on his music. Bowers reveals his innovative blend of orchestral and modern sounds to evoke a vibrant wilderness and reflects on the creative inspirations from legends like Kobe Bryant and Quincy Jones. The conversation also highlights the impact of community support in the evolving landscape of film music.