Draft:Derrick Werlé

Derrick Werlé is a French composer and orchestrator based in Los Angeles, known for his work on major Hollywood films and television shows.

Werlé is from Paris, France. He initially studied law at Université Panthéon-Assas before pursuing his passion for music. He later moved to the United States and earned a Master's degree and PhD in music composition from UCLA, where he studied under Professor Roger Bourland.[1]
 * 1) Early Life and Education

After completing his studies, Werlé landed an internship with renowned composer Hans Zimmer, eventually becoming Zimmer's music assistant and orchestrator [3]. He has since worked on several high-profile projects, including:
 * 1) Career

- Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) - The Boss Baby (2017) - Dunkirk (2017) - The Netflix nature documentary series "Animal" - The BBC documentary "Princess Diana"[4]

One of Werlé's earliest major orchestration projects was the two-hour documentary "REM" directed by Tomas Koolhaas, which premiered at the 73rd Venice Film Festival.[1] He was also commissioned to write the logo music for the Hollywood Florida Film Festival.

Werlé cites John Williams' iconic score for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as a major influence that inspired him to pursue a career in film music composition and orchestration.[1] His work is characterized by a strong emphasis on integrity and honesty, principles he values highly in an industry where he believes many prioritize self-interest over ethical conduct.[1]
 * 1) Influences and Style

While Derrick Werlé has won several awards, including Lurcy Award for French musician, Paris Piano First Prize from Paris Municipal Conservatory. His music has been heard globally through the films, TV shows, and documentaries he has contributed to as an orchestrator.[1] His ability to fulfill his childhood dream of working in Hollywood is a significant personal achievement.
 * 1) Awards and Recognition

Derrick Werlé was interviewed by the prestigious music magazine "Rolling Stone" in which he recounted how he learnt music and eventually got him into the music business in Hollywood. [2]