Working with film maker and nature enthusiast Mat Thompson, I wrote the score for his documentary Hudson’s Monarch about the stag beetle. Meticulously filmed and edited over more than three years, Hudson’s Monarch is a beautiful production exploring the six-year life cycle of the stag beetle and how this is now under threat. Submitted to the Wildscreen Festival 2010, we’ve just been confirmed as the winner of the BBC Newcomer Award!
I will post the film up shortly (or get in contact and I’ll send you a copy), but here are some snapshots for you to get a feel of the film:
Details
Hudson’s Monarch
Directed, written and produced by Mat Thompson
Music: Cato Hoeben
Narrator: Mark Jeary
October 14th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
[...] film went head to head for the BBC Best Newcomer Award at Wildscreen. The UK nominee Mat won with Hudson’s Monarch. It’s about stag beetles and shows never-before-seen footage of their metamorphosis- so [...]
October 24th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
That’s awesome news. Any chance I could get a copy?
Mark
October 25th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Hi Mark,
Sure thing – I can’t see your email address for some reason, so can you send me a message via the contact page with your address please?
Thanks,
Cato
February 5th, 2011 at 2:54 am
Hi, Just wanted to say what a great job you did on Hudson’s Monarch.
I was priveleged to be at the Panda awards last year where it won and I was looking around the internet to try and watch it again.
Could I take you up on the offer by sending me a copy?
I got this email, but there was no email address with it (problems with my contact form). If you read this, send me another email via the new contact form and it should work!
Thanks
Cato