At the Saint-Germain studios in Paris, Pierre-Marie Dru, a musical supervisor, discusses his work of coordinating and managing the music aspect of films. He talks about the importance of selecting the right music for different types of films, from symphonic orchestras to electronic music. Pierre-Marie Dru also acts as a mediator between composers and directors, helping to create the perfect musical backdrop for movies.
Passionate about music, Pierre-Marie Dru recalls his fascination with the film “All About My Mother” by Almodovar, which inspired him to pursue a career in music supervision. Over the years, he has worked on various projects, including animated films like “I Lost My Body” and collaborated with renowned filmmakers like Leos Carax.
In 2021, Pierre-Marie Dru founded the Association of Music Supervisors (ASM) to bring recognition to this relatively new profession. He emphasizes the importance of supporting the music and sound industry in cinema, highlighting the challenges faced by studios, sound engineers, and musicians. Currently, he is overseeing the music for several films at Cannes and working on the soundtrack for the upcoming Johnny biopic.
Through his work, Pierre-Marie Dru aims to advocate for the music and sound professions in the film industry and raise awareness about the cultural significance of music in French cinema.
