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Polish composer renowned for his evocative film scores, particularly for 'Finding Neverland', which earned him an Academy Award.Born in Konin, Poland, Kaczmarek initially studied law before dedicating himself to music. He founded the orchestra 'The Orchestra of the Eighth Day' and gained international acclaim for his film scores, collaborating with directors like Agnieszka Holland and Marc Forster. His work blends orchestral traditions with contemporary elements.

• Kaczmarek's shift from law and political journalism to music was a significant life turn, driven by his passion for artistic expression.
• He founded the Instytut Rozbitek (Broken Ship Institute) in Poland, aiming to foster cultural exchange and support young artists.
• Despite his Oscar win bringing Hollywood fame, Kaczmarek remained deeply connected to Poland and continued significant work there, including composing operas ('Between Two Worlds') and founding the Transatlantyk Festival in Poznań, focusing on film and music.
• His score for 'Finding Neverland' famously beat out music by John Williams and James Newton Howard for the 2005 Academy Award for Best Original Score.
• Kaczmarek has composed extensively for theatre, including notable collaborations with director Jerzy Grzegorzewski at Poland's National Theatre.