Original score from the 2023 short directed by Sean Schiavolin, starring Troy Kotsur, produced by Emergent Order (USA).

THE STORY: The Oscar-winning path of deaf actor Troy Kotsur and his father’s inspirational effect on him despite a horrific accident.

THE COMPOSER: Hanan Townshend is an award-winning composer known for his poetic orchestral scoring and evocative, cinematic commercial work. A longtime collaborator of legendary filmmaker Terrence Malick, Townshend made his mark in film with his piano arrangements for the Palme d’Or-winning The Tree of Life (2011). He went on to compose the score for Malick’s To the Wonder (2014), collaborating on sonics with acclaimed producer Daniel Lanois, followed by Knight of Cups (2015), Voyage of Time (2016), and ongoing contributions to Malick’s future projects. Beyond his work with Malick, Townshend has scored an array of acclaimed feature films, including Julio Quintana’s Blue Miracle (2021) and The Long Game (2023). A native of New Zealand, Townshend studied at the New Zealand School of Music at Victoria University before furthering his education in film scoring and production at the University of Texas. He now composes for international projects from his studio in Austin, Texas.

SC26018 TO MY FATHER (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Music Composed by HANAN TOWNSHEND
Release date: January 23, 2026