Emmy Award-winning composer Tyler Strickland joins Filmmaker Mixer to break down his work on John Candy: I Like Me, directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds. He shares how he approached scoring a beloved comedy icon while balancing nostalgia, emotion, and authenticity.Premiering at the Toronto Film Festival, the documentary presented unique challenges in tone, structure, and archival storytelling. Tyler dives into his creative process, collaboration, and how music shapes audience perception.Filmmakers will learn how to think about score earlier, work with evolving edits, and craft music that supports story over sentiment.