It’s Nice When People Take the Time to Say Goodbye
Best Composer nominee · It’s My Shout! 2024
A family returns home
- Project
- Film
- My role
- Original score by Dirk J. Neefs
14 minutes · BBC Two Wales · First broadcast 14 December 2023
Director: Nicky Alloway · Producer: Gareth Rees-Rowlands
Three siblings return to their hometown for the funeral of their beloved uncle Bernard. As they pay their respects, they hope to get through the day without discussing their estranged mother and her betrayal of aunt Aggie and the family.
Watch the film on BBCHarmonizing emotions
I worked closely with the director and music coordinator to support the characters’ journey from sorrow toward hopeful redemption. A delicate, humanized sound palette blends with the film’s audio, giving the emotions room to breathe.
Atmosphere takes the lead over a distinct rhythmic pulse, allowing the music to support the drama without pulling attention away from the performances. The score can be heard as part of the film on BBC.
