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American composer and pianist renowned for his award-winning film scoresJustin Hurwitz is an Academy Award-winning composer best known for his collaborations with director Damien Chazelle. His jazz-infused scores for Whiplash (2014) and La La Land (2016) earned critical acclaim, with La La Land winning him two Oscars for Best Original Score and Best Original Song. A Harvard graduate, he frequently incorporates complex piano compositions and vintage synthesizers in his work.

• Met director Damien Chazelle at Harvard University where they were roommates and formed the indie band Chester French
• Initially struggled in Hollywood, working as a production assistant before his breakthrough with Whiplash
• His La La Land score won two Oscars, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA, making it one of the most awarded film scores in history
• Used 1920s microphones and period-accurate instruments for First Man (2018) to recreate authentic mid-century sound
• Suffers from severe anxiety during scoring processes, often requiring isolated working conditions