This week, embark on a musical journey with Nicolas Humberto Repetto, a composer whose roots trace back to Argentina before finding a new home in sunny Florida at the tender age of five. His enchantment with music, especially the violin, as well as his gift for composition and orchestration, bloomed during his formative middle school years.

The intoxicating harmonies of triumph and the seductive allure of composition and orchestration beckoned Nicolas to the sprawling landscapes of LA. Here, he delved deeper into his passion for film scoring, skillfully merging it with cutting-edge technology.

Discover the riveting tale of how Nicolás Humberto Repetto sculpted the original score for a new feature documentary, “A Run for More,” which made it’s debut on Apple Music, May 3, 2023, followed by a widespread digital release. This cinematic masterpiece, directed by Pulitzer Prize-winner, Ray Whitehouse, unravels the compelling narrative of Frankie Gonzales-Wolfe—a transgender luminary vying for a seat in the San Antonio city council.

Join Christian and Jason as they dive into Nicolas’ creative process and unravel the pivotal dynamic between Director and Composer. Hear the invaluable lessons gleaned from the crucible of experience, exploring the art of scoring on a budget and the exhilaration of orchestrating with a full-fledged symphony.

Peek behind the curtains of the human psyche, discovering the interplay of emotions and music, and delve into the subtle “psychology” that underpins collaborative artistry.

As tradition dictates, we conclude this week’s “composition” with DocuView Déjà Vu, coupled with a succinct company update.

Timecodes:

• Introduction to Nicolás Repetto. 0:00 

• **How did you become interested in music?** 2:47 

• Films Nicolas has worked on and what work he is most proud of. 7:20 

• How “A Run for More” came to be and Nicolas’ process in working on the score 12:39 

• Defining some music terminology. 18:52 

• **The Composer / Director Relationship and the importance of chemistry.** 24:03 

• Words of advice and lessons learned. 33:55 

• What Nicolas is most proud of in “A Run for More”? 39:44 

• DocuView Déjà Vu 40:50 

Related Links:

"A Run For More" Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20562778/

Hollywood scores and soundtracks. What do they sound like by Every Frame a Painting: https://youtu.be/IEfQ_9DIItI

No Film School website: https://nofilmschool.com/

No Film School article: https://nofilmschool.com/composer-collaboration

DocuView Déjà Vu:

Nicolas: The Sound of Identity, 2020, 90 mins, Freevee/The Roku Channel/Prime, IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10156584/

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed, 2023, 104mins, Max / Prime, IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13514636

Christian: Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, 2017, 88mins, Netflix / Prime, IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6752848/