Critical Acclaim for Rob Mazurek’s Score for The Mastermind
Rob Mazurek received critical acclaim and award nominations for his original score for Kelly Reichardt’s 2025 film The Mastermind, which features trumpeter Mazurek, drummer Chad Taylor, and others. He earned a Chicago Film Critics Association nomination for Best Original Score and a London Critics Circle Film Awards nomination for Technical Achievement of the Year (Music).
Key nominations for Rob Mazurek's score include:
London Critics Circle Film Awards (2026): Nominee, Technical Achievement of the Year (Music)
Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA): Nominated for Best Original Score (Chicago Film Critics).
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards (2025): Nominee, Best Score
Portland Critics Association Awards (2025): Nominee, Best Original Score
Academy Awards (Oscars): The score was officially included on the Academy's eligibility list for Best Original Score for the 98th Oscars (AwardsWatch).
The score, noted for its integral role in the film's atmosphere, was recognized in the 2025/2026 film awards season, highlighting his work among top composers.
