Award-winning composer Ben Lovett (The Ritual, Synchronicity) lends his creative vision and talents to Stuffed, a documentary on the art of taxidermy. Directed by Erin Derham, Stuffed is an intimate look into the niche world of taxidermists – or “3D wildlife artists” as some like to be called. Surrounded by beautiful animals from parrots to polar bears, Stuffed intentionally sets out to debunk the myth of a taxidermist’s fascination with death; in fact, most will say they got into the business because of their passion for life, a love of nature, and the dedication to preserving its beauty.

“It should feel like a trip to the museum for your ears.”

It took just over two years to bring the sounds of Stuffed to the big screen, with Lovett using a fairytale-like quality to enhance the film’s most notable moments. Plunky strings and sweeping violins are just some of the diverse instrumentation that highlights the eccentric nature of the film and its subjects. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip, Lovett explains his inspiration for the composition, the process of bringing his ideas to life, and how he captures the spirit and individuality of the characters, and animals, onscreen.