Described by Erin Free of Filmink as "one of the most prolific and consistently fascinating composers working in Australian film", Cezary Skubiszewski was born in Warsaw (Poland) and studied piano from the age of 6. He migrated to Australia in 1974, and through his life has both played in and composed for a number of rock, jazz and classical groups.

In 1981 Cezary composed and performed the symphony Home at Last and in 1990 created Soundscape - a musical journey through time and emotion - together with designer Shaun Gurton.

Cezary's first feature film score was for the film Lilian's Story, directed by fellow Pole Jerzy Domaradzki. He has since worked with many Australian directors, including Gregor Jordan (Two Hands), Richard Flanagan (The Sound of One Hand Clapping), Steve Jacobs (La Spagnola) and Brendan Maher (the acclaimed Network 10 / Granada mini-series After the Deluge). Cezary has composed music for many television films and programmers and also wrote music for many advertising campaigns.

Awards and Prizes

Winner of 2 AFI Best Original Music Awards (La Spagnola and Bootmen)

APRA Best Film Score Award (Two Hands)

5 Screen Composers Awards - including Best Music for a Feature Film (Two Hands) and Best Soundtrack Album (The Sound of One Hand Clapping and After the Deluge)

Film Critics of Australia - Best Music Score Award (Bootmen)

Asia-Pacific Film Festival - Best Music (Lilian's Story)

Recipient of The Centenary Medal 2003 "For Service to Australian Society and Australian Film Production".

Interviews

You can hear a recent interview with Cezary on Paul Harris' Film Buff's Forecast (3RRR FM) by clicking here. You will need Windows Media Player to hear this streamed audio successfully.

In addition, a recent interview with Cezary in The Age (Melbourne) newspaper can be read by clicking here.