Alexandre Desplat

Alexandre Desplat, hailing from France, has built a substantial career as a film composer and conductor. His work, spanning independent films to large-scale blockbusters, has garnered him recognition and accolades across the globe. Desplat's repertoire includes esteemed projects such as "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014), "The Shape of Water" (2017), "The Golden Compass" (2007), and the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" series (2010 & 2011). His collaborations with renowned directors like Wes Anderson, George Clooney, and Guillermo del Toro have further solidified his standing in the industry.

Desplat's prowess has not gone unnoticed, with an impressive collection of awards to his name. He has been honored with two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Grammy Awards. Beyond film scoring, Desplat has demonstrated his abilities as a conductor, leading performances with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also shared his expertise through Master Classes at institutions like La Sorbonne in Paris and the Royal College of Music in London.

His recent works include scores for "The French Dispatch" (2021), "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio" (2022), "Jurassic World Rebirth" (2025), and "Frankenstein" (2025). In 2014, Desplat took on the role of jury president at the 71st Venice International Film Festival. His contributions to the arts were recognized in 2016 when he was made an Officer of the Ordre national du Mérite and a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.