Get ready to be inspired by composer Federico Jusid! We had the pleasure of speaking with him about his work on Watership Down, overcoming fear, and collaborating with filmmakers around the world. But did you know that Jusid’s love for soccer and learning English at a young age helped shape his artistic career? He believes that thinking globally is key to success in the arts.
Jusid splits his time between Madrid and Los Angeles, and he notes that the culture definitely influences his creative process. In Europe, he’s often involved in the project early on, before filming even begins. This allows for musical direction to influence the cinematography. But in the US, he’s usually brought on during the editing process, which presents its own unique challenges.
With over 40 feature films and 20 television credits under his belt, Jusid knows a thing or two about staying fresh and creatively open. He emphasizes the importance of disconnecting from the last project and starting fresh with each new one. And when it comes to collaborating with multiple voices on a project, Jusid listens to everyone’s opinions and tries to find a common thread to guide his work.
Jusid’s work on Watership Down was particularly special, as he had to tackle an iconic literary work. He admits to feeling fear and insecurity at first, but ultimately, his connection to the project won out. And as for what’s next for Jusid? Well, he’s signed an NDA, so we’ll just have to wait and see!
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