| Mark Bradshaw | |
| Birth Place: | Sydney, Australia |
| Alma Mater: | UNSW Art & Design University of Sydney |
| Occupation: | Composer |
| Partner: | Ben Whishaw (2012–2022) |
Mark Bradshaw (born 1983) is an Australian composer known for his work in film and television.
Bradshaw was born in Sydney, where he studied experimental music at the College of Fine Arts (COFA) and later attended the University of Sydney.[1]
Bradshaw is best known for his work in several of Jane Campion's movies and TV series, including Bright Star and Top of the Lake.[2] Bradshaw has composed for a variety of ensembles including string quartet, orchestra, and a cappella chorus.[3]
As of a 2010 interview, Bradshaw was living in London.[4]
In August 2012, in Sydney, Bradshaw entered into a civil partnership with British actor Ben Whishaw. Whishaw and Bradshaw met around 2009 on the set of Bright Star where Whishaw played the role of English poet John Keats.[5] The relationship remained private until being made public in 2013.[6] They split in 2022.[7]
| Date | Category | Work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | AFI Award Best Original Music Score | Bright Star | ||
| 2014 | AACTA Award Best Original Music Score in Television | Top of the Lake Episode 5 "The Dark Creator" | ||
| 2014 | BAFTA Television Craft Award Best Original Music | Top of the Lake Episode 5 "The Dark Creator" | ||
| 2017 | FCCA Award Best Music | The Daughter | ||
| 2017 | AACTA Award Best Original Music Score in Television | Episode 4 "Birthday" | ||
| 2019 | Hainan Island International Film Festival Award Best Short Film | O Holy Ghost | ||
| 2023 | APRA/AGSC Award Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie | The Clearing | ||
| 2023 | APRA/AGSC Award Best Television Theme | The Clearing |