Film Composer Statement

At the core of Bret’s film scoring work is an effort to craft bespoke music-to-picture that feels analog and handmade;  music that belongs to the texture, tone and emotional world of the project. With a background as an upright bassist in jazz and orchestral music, and more than two decades of professional performance experience, Bret brings a distinctly individual and musician-driven approach to composing for film.

“I’m a multi-instrumentalist - double bass, piano, guitar, mandolin, marimba and vibraphone - and my collection of rare instruments, vintage keyboards and esoteric effects often provides unique starting points for a score, or unexpected colours within more familiar cinematic sounds. When I become involved in a project, my goal is always to create something that feels specific to the film: honest, well-crafted and emotionally resonant.”

Latest Music

Film Music

Bret Higgins

A cross-section of recent film and media cues that represent where my head and heart are at these days. Happy listening! (all music composed by Bret Higgins (SOCAN))

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    Did You Get The Dream I Sent You Last Night? 1:34
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    Beautiful Birds Waltz 1:31
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    Canadian Film Festival Dead Card Music 0:32
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    Before The Fall 1:42
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    Walking On Bones 0:49
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    Kaboom Finale 0:55
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    Diving Horses Landing (Hybrid Orchestra) 0:56
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    Alarms Sound For Justice 0:48
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    Justice Fell To Darkness 1:00
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    Incandescent Bloom (sample) - string orchestra and percussion 0:30
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    Glasshouse - Dramatic 70's Italian - strings w/ rhythm section and accents 0:53
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    Diving Hoarse - Fun & Quirky Electro Pop Theme 2:16
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Noli and Owen are fine (2026)

Dir. Rachelle Zalter

County Blooms Curses & Cures (2026)

DIR Jen Pogue

Pink Cuffs (2026

DIR. DENZEL WATSON

Recommendations (2026)

DIR. SCOTT PATERSON

Value Undetermined (TBD)

DIR. JESS BLACKWELL

Human Interest (2025)

DIR. MaCKENZIe Graham & Ben T. Murdock

Meat Crayon (2025)

DIR. RICHARD ROTTER

Beautiful Birds (2025)

DIR. DALE SOOD