Dive into an exclusive SXSW 2021 conversation between multi GRAMMY-Award-winning artist and producer Finneas O'Connell and Variety contributor Andrew Hampp. Explore O'Connell's journey in composing his debut feature film score for "The Fallout," a powerful film addressing the unseen faces of tragedy. Gain insights into the creative process, from approaching the score and choosing instruments to drawing inspiration and navigating the spectrum of grief. Learn about writing songs for movies, adapting to specific briefs, and maintaining productivity during isolation. Discover O'Connell's writing process for other artists, his use of technology like Zoom and Splice in his creative workflow, and get a glimpse of his upcoming projects.