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Kevin Smuts (2004O) on My Octopus Teacher Oscar nomination

Kevin's score for My Octopus Teacher took home the best score at the International Documentary Awards earlier this year. On March 15 the film was nominated for an Oscar. The ODU decided to check-in.
25 Mar 2021
Written by Jeremy Ryall
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Kevin composed the score for the Oscar-nominated My Octopus Teacher Documentary. The ODU digital community coordinator, Jeremy Ryall (2014F), spoke to Kevin for the next issue of The Old Diocesan and Kevin had a message for young musicians.

Keep an eye out for the next issue of The Old Diocesan for the full interview. 

Click here for the full list of 2021 Oscar nominations. 

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