‘Encanto’: ARRAY Crew Member Germaine Franco on Being the First Female Composer of a Disney Animated Feature

”I’m very proud because I feel that I’ve opened the door for other women, other people from different cultures.“

ARRAY Crew member Germaine Franco tells TheWrap

“Encanto,” Disney’s latest animated musical, is having a moment.

What’s so odd about this is that the movie was released back at Thanksgiving, but only now is reaching the kind of cultural critical mass that is usually associated with Disney’s most zeitgeist-capturing efforts. With the movie landing on Disney+ on Christmas Eve, its popularity exploded, particularly when it came to the songs by “Hamilton” mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda, which are now topping streaming charts along with the full album, featuring the lush original score by Germaine Franco.

READ MORE

Related Articles

Joy Ride Composer Nathan Matthew David is Grateful For The Moment

Joy Ride Composer Nathan Matthew David is Grateful For The Moment

by

Composer Nathan Matthew David helps the filmmakers, including writers and producers Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, navigate the wild ride of a tone with delicacy. David is the Peabody Award-winning and Emmy-nominated composer behind Deadly Class, Angie Tribeca, and Surviving R, Kelly. Most recently, he scored Chang Can Dunk and Stephen Curry: Underrated.

Atlanta Costume Designer Tiffany Hasbourne Wants The Wow Factor

Atlanta Costume Designer Tiffany Hasbourne Wants The Wow Factor

by

Costume designer Tiffany Hasbourne is one of the many artists that contributed to the singular voice of Atlanta. Hasbourne is a prominent stylist as well. She’s worked for brands like Nike and collaborated with artists Missy Elliot, Megan Thee Stallion, and one of the stars of Atlanta, Brian Tyree Henry. She’s a costume designer and stylist with a golden eye, always seeking to enhance what’s on the page. Recently, Hasbourne took the time to talk to us about her work in Atlanta, P-Valley, and beyond.

Joy Ride Composer Nathan Matthew David is Grateful For The Moment

Joy Ride Composer Nathan Matthew David is Grateful For The Moment

by

Composer Nathan Matthew David helps the filmmakers, including writers and producers Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, navigate the wild ride of a tone with delicacy. David is the Peabody Award-winning and Emmy-nominated composer behind Deadly Class, Angie Tribeca, and Surviving R, Kelly. Most recently, he scored Chang Can Dunk and Stephen Curry: Underrated.

Atlanta Costume Designer Tiffany Hasbourne Wants The Wow Factor

Atlanta Costume Designer Tiffany Hasbourne Wants The Wow Factor

by

Costume designer Tiffany Hasbourne is one of the many artists that contributed to the singular voice of Atlanta. Hasbourne is a prominent stylist as well. She’s worked for brands like Nike and collaborated with artists Missy Elliot, Megan Thee Stallion, and one of the stars of Atlanta, Brian Tyree Henry. She’s a costume designer and stylist with a golden eye, always seeking to enhance what’s on the page. Recently, Hasbourne took the time to talk to us about her work in Atlanta, P-Valley, and beyond.