JACK McKOWN

composer

The Stars at Night, a documentary

The Stars at Night Movie Poster

Scoring “The Stars at Night” by Elizabeth Buckley As a composer, every project offers a unique set of challenges and opportunities, and working on the documentary film “The Stars at Night” by Elizabeth Buckley was no exception. This film, which explores the awe-inspiring beauty of our universe, the ancient people who found inspiration in the […]

A Million Smiles Soundtrack Released

We are thrilled to announce the release of the official soundtrack for “A Million Smiles,” the latest film by the visionary director Cullen Blanchfield. This moving film has captured many hearts across the country since its release, and now you can relive its magic through the soundtrack. The music for “A Million Smiles” was crafted […]

“Grow A Better Dallas” Soundtrack Release

We are thrilled to announce the release of the soundtrack album for “Grow A Better Dallas,” the insightful documentary by Cullen Blanchfield. This film, which has captured the hearts and minds of audiences, takes us on a journey through the transformative power of urban farming in Dallas. Now, the evocative and compelling music that underscored […]

SMU 2023 Senior Thesis Short Film Lineup

In the fall of 2022 and spring of 2023, I was blessed to work with four very talented groups of student filmmakers at SMU in Dallas. I scored their senior thesis films so they could get experience working with a composer. The films were all very different in terms of genre, mood, message, and personality, […]