Interview with David Nicholas Winner Best Score, DISFMF 2024, short film Tethered, Directed by Stephen T Lally, Fantasy-Drama, Ireland, 2023

1. Just tell us about yourself.
I started my career as a session musician about 12 years ago, playing bass guitar for various artists and TV shows such as X Factor and The Voice. I slowly made my way into film composing & music production around 8+ years ago and have straddled both the indie film and commercial worlds.

2. How was to work with Stephen T Lally.
I met Stephen several years ago on Shooting People (online film forum). I loved what he was doing so I dropped him a message and we’ve worked on several projects so far including ‘Tethered’ and a fantasy comedy called ‘Empress Clawscream’.

3. On what project are you working right now, if you cant talk about them.
Since October I have been very much involved in the Christmas season being a musician and musical director for several Christmas concerts. Early 2025 will see me back in the studio working on an album of cinematic pop songs. This album began following a song I wrote with a friend which was used for a recent BBC drama. I realised I needed to write more so that is my on-going side project, it has turned into a collab with various artists with a variety of voices and styles but all focused through a cinematic/film score lense.

4. Where we can find samples of you work, do you have a link?
You can find my latest work on my site: www.flat6music.com

5. How did you find out that you have won the award for Best Score/Music.
I knew Tethered was going to be shown at the DISFMF but I didn’t know I ‘d won until Stephen dropped me a message, and I was very pleased! The paintings are such a unique way of celebrating art, love how individual they are.

6. If you want to give your contact details, instagram, email, etc… so filmmakers can get in contact if they are interested to work with you.
I’m always keen to meet other filmmakers, feel free to email or catch me on instagram. dave@flat6music.com / @davidnicholas_music (insta)