Chapel Music, scoring music for television shows that included Growing
Pains, My Sister Sam, and Murphy Brown.
Dorff has written hit songs for artists such as Barbra Streisand,
Whitney Houston, and George Strait. He continues to compose for
feature films (Blast from the Past, The Cactus Kid, Dudley Do-Right, Michael,
Tin Cup, and many more) and is currently working on the television
series Reba. Dorff is the father of actor Stephen Dorff.
Job Overview
At DreamWorks, Todd Homme is responsible for all live action film
and television music matters. He works closely with filmmakers to deter-
mine music needs and coordinates with his staff to fulfill their requests
by contracting a composer, securing a previously recorded or original
song, or procuring a sound track deal. He is also involved in the financial
aspects of music use.
Special Skills
A broad knowledge of music, music composition, and publishing, and
an understanding of how the film industry works, diligence in learning
about the industry, who the important players are, staying abreast of new
music, and the ability to negotiate are all essential. "You have to be able
to get along with people," says Homme "and it helps to have a sense of
humor."
A Typical Workday
On any given day, Todd Homme may negotiate a fee to hire a com-
poser for a film, or talk through the logistics of score production with
the composer and producers. He meets with directors and producers
throughout the filmmaking process to determine their music needs, such
as which composer is desired, specific songs they are interested in licens-
ing, artists they may want to record new material for the film, and
whether there will be a sound track album. At any given time, he usually
will have eight to ten pictures in various stages of production. He may
be on the phone talking with a record company representative on sound
track issues or arranging for the label to receive artwork and marketing
materials. "At any moment I might be called to handle paying a guitar
player, hire a world-class composer or a superstar artist, book a studio,
JOB TITLE: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
OF MUSIC
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