ASCAP COMPOSERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2026: NOMINEE 2025 Documentary Series Score Of The Year

Secrets of the Penguins

Nainita Desai has been nominated at the 2026 ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards for her score for Secrets of the Penguins.

The groundbreaking documentary explores the lives of charismatic penguins in remote, inhospitable regions worldwide with state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled access, courtesy of National Geographic.

The 3-part series was produced by Talesmith TV and executive produced by James Cameron for National Geographic and Disney+.

Music team credits:

Additional Composition -

Javier Blanco-Lago

Marti Noguer

Peter Nickalls

Robert Treves

Matt Kelly

Assistant -

Emelye Moulton