Credits
Tricia Halloran is an expert music curator working as a film and television music supervisor with well-established directors and producers Jason Reitman, Helen Estabrook, Chris Carter, Liz Feldman, Peter Horton and more.
For 15 years she was the host of "Brave New World" on KCRW, an epicenter of the indie rock scene as it emerged from a strictly underground college niche into a powerhouse media genre.
She’s currently working with KCRW on a new podcast about the ‘80s independent music scene, “Bent By Nature: Deirdre O’Donoghue and the Lost SNAP! Archives”.
Television
Dead To Me - Netflix.
Producers/Creator: Liz Feldman. Dark comedy with lots of emotional beats; driven by vintage pop vocals. Features a kid's group singing to choreographed pop songs that were arranged and pre-recorded.
New Amsterdam - NBC.
Producers: Peter Horton, David Schulner. New hit series inspired by Dr. Eric Manheimer's memoir, "Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital," and his 15 years as Medical Director at the hospital. Features contemporary music.
Mr. Mercedes - AT&T/Sonar.
Producers: Jack Bender and David Kelley. Adaptation of the best-selling Stephen King detective trilogy featuring classic rock gems and legendary blues.
Casual - Hulu/Lionsgate.
Producers: Jason Reitman and Helen Estabrook. Music-driven series featuring authentic of-the-moment new music as well as classic funk and soul gems. Golden Globes - Best Series Nomination
The X Files - Fox.
Producer/Director: Chris Carter. Diegetic music throughout as well as music-driven, pre-cleared, choreographed dream sequence of hit songs.
Harley & The Davidsons - Discovery Channel.
Director: Ciaran Donnelly / Producer: Peter McAleese
Second Chance aka The Frankenstein Code - Fox.
Producers: Rand Ravich, Howard Gordon
Castle - ABC.
Directors: Rob Bowman, John Terlesky / Producers: Alexi Hawley, Terence Paul Winter, Andrew Marlowe, Rob Bowman, Laurie Zaks. Emerging indie pop songs; major stars for on-camera; custom rock songs written for specific storylines.
American Odyssey - NBC.
Director: Peter Horton / Producers: Adam Armas, Nora Kay Foster. Region-specific African music; International conspiracy series.
Fargo - FX.
Directors: Adam Bernstein, Colin Bucksey / Producers: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Noah Hawley. Sourced obscure vintage blues & pop recordings to match very specific series tone, Season 1. Golden Globe Winner, Best Miniseries
The Big C - Showtime.
Directors: Michael Engler, Craig Zisk / Producers: Jenny Bicks, Vivian Cannon, Darlene Hunt, Laura Linney. Golden Globe Nominated, Best Comedy Series AFI Awards Winner, TV Program Of The Year
Film
Queens For A Day - Director: Chris Carter.
Producers: Chris Carter, Dori Carter, Grace Gilroy. Starring: Erin Boyes.
The Frontrunner - Director: Jason Reitman.
Producers: Jason Reitman, Helen Estabrook, Matt Bai. Starring: Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, JK Simmons
Tully - Director: Jason Reitman.
Producers: Diablo Cody, Helen Estabrook. Starring: Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis. Golden Globes - Best Actress Nomination
The Space Between - Director: Rachel Winter.
Producers: Rachel Winter, Michael Roiff. Starring: Kelsey Grammar. Original songs created by Rivers Cuomo.
A Secret Love - Director: Chris Bolan, presented under Ryan Johnson's Netflix banner (previous title: Extra Innings).
Documentary about two elderly women who come out of the closet about their love affair of 65 years.
The Sound Of Freedom - Director: Alejandro Monteverde.
Starring: Jim Cavaziel
Gossamer Folds - Director: Lisa Donato.
Starring: Alexandra Grey, Jackson Robert Scott
A Nice Girl Like You - Directors: Chris & Nick Riedell.
Starring: Lucy Hale
One Last Thing - Director: Tim Rouhana.
Producers: Brendan Mason, Alexa Fogel. Starring: Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Joanne Froggatt, Wendell Pierce
Transfatty Lives - Director: Patrick O'Brien.
Producer: Doug Pray. Winner 'Audience Award' - Tribeca Film Festival
Sugar Mountain - Director: Richard Gray.
Producers: Kimberly Garrett, Mike Gillespie. Starring: Jason Momoa, Cary Elwes. Winner 'Best Short Film' - Methodfest Winner 'Best Drama' - NYC Short Film Festival Winner 'Best Drama' - Midwest Independent Film Festival
Radio Producer | DJ
Bent By Nature - KCRW.
Hosted podcast series highlighting the life of 80s DJ Deirdre O'Donoghue and the pre-Nirvana, pre-internet, pre-"Indie" independent music scene.
Brave New World - KCRW.
Created long-running radio show focusing on emerging and indie artists; first DJ to present Pete Yorn, David Gray, The Eels, Death Cab For Cutie to Los Angeles.
Snapshots - KLSX.
Sunday morning "Snapshots" show that spotlighted heritage artists; produced shows on Led Zeppelin, Prince, Chrissie Hynde, Stevie Wonder, etc.
